Brian A.

Michael
14072 Lakeshore Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586.242.7222
brian.a.michael@gmail.com
Educational E-Portfolio: http://www.bamichael.weebly.com

Objective:
To successfully obtain a position that will enable me to share my passion, knowledge, and experiences in order
to serve others with the utmost integrity and respect while simultaneously allowing me opportunities to learn,
grow, and challenge myself, both personally and professionally.

Education:
Oakland University, Rochester, MI June 2019
Masters of Educational Leadership

Bachelor of Arts, English – Secondary Education June 2014

Secondary Teacher Certification in English (BA) and History (CC) GPA: 3.58, Cum Laude

Leadership Experience:
Fitzgerald High School, Warren, MI August 2017 – Present
• Served on School Improvement Team and worked to complete and compile School Improvement
Plan and related data toward achieving building and instructional goal
• Completed paperwork and organizational efforts for Title I Targeted Plan for helping the building
achieve the designation of a Title I school
• Served as a blended-learning and technology leader; through the Macomb 2020 cohort, piloted
Schoology for classroom learning and led staff PD sessions to teach the staff about Schoology
• Assisted with and helped execute building safety drills
• Handled and assisted with student discipline issues and promoted Restorative Practices in student
behavior mediations
• Promoted positive building culture through school and community events, including
Homecoming, Senior Citizen Prom, Back-to-School Fair, Senior Celebration, and Graduation
• Advocated for $46.7 million district bond issue for building upgrades and renovations by assisting
with marketing to local community members and district families
• Piloted and implemented flexible seating and studied effects of classroom environment to
promote student choice and student engagement in the classroom
• Served as Student Council Sponsor and Senior Class Co-Sponsor; as part of sponsor duties,
oversaw the collection of over $40,000 in funds towards senior class events, activities, and
supplies related to Senior Year and graduation

Teaching Experience:
Fitzgerald High School, Warren, MI August 2016 – Present
High School Teacher - English 9, English 10, US History
• Deliver instructional literature/novel units for English classes centered on:
o William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Lorraine
Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, and Jay Asher's 13
Reasons Why
• Promote and incorporate literacy, informational text, writing, SAT preparation, and vocabulary in
English classes; incorporate primary sources and connections to today in US History classes
• Work with Social Studies Department to execute and implement units covering US History from
Reconstruction – Present
• Use of 21st century digital curriculum (Google Apps and G-Suite) and technology to ensure
students are meeting district/state expectations, and to enhance collaboration and instruction
• Modified/Differentiated instruction for students of different learning levels, ELL students, and to
accommodate IEP/504 Plans; implemented flexible seating options
• Served as Sophomore Class Sponsor and help facilitate class leadership and fundraising efforts,
generating nearly $1,400 for sophomore class activities
• Chaperone extracurricular, school, and athletic activities/events
 Brian A. Michael
586.242.7222
brian.a.michael@gmail.com

Madison High School and Wilkinson MS, Madison Heights, MI Aug. 2014 – June 2016
High School / Middle School Teacher - English 9, English 10, English 12, Intensive English, HS
Performing Arts/Drama, Middle School Performing Arts/Drama
• Created original units for literature/novel units for English classes centered on:
o Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Miller’s The
Crucible, Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, and Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
• Collaborated with English Department for curriculum alignment, course planning, and for
increasing English course offerings, including AP and Honors courses
• Developed curriculum for remedial English course to focus on grammar, narrative reading,
informational text, comprehension, and writing for struggling students
• Use of 21st century digital curriculum (Edgenuity/E2020) and technology to ensure students meet
required class instruction and for additional supplemental resources
• Modified and differentiated instruction to prepare students for ACT, new SAT test, M-Step Tests,
and to accommodate student IEP/504 Plans
• Involvement in extracurricular activities, including serving as Student Council Co-Advisor, Junior
Class Sponsor, and successfully directed two student Drama productions at middle school level
• Organized and received $950 in funding via Donor’s Choose to update auditorium microphones.

Employment:
The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., MI Oct. 2007 – June 2018
Customer Service Assistant Manager, Infoplace USA
• Communicate information about mall events/promotions to inquiring customers
• Assist in developing and executing mall marketing promotions, including high-revenue-grossing gift
card program that placed the center among top of Taubman and Starwood portfolios
• Assist in managing and leading Customer Service team, training employees, employee scheduling,
coordinating payroll, and developing partnerships among area clients and businesses
• Assist with wheelchairs, fax/copy services, employment listings, and community information

Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals - MASC/MAHS 2012 - 2017

Senior Counselor for MASC/MAHS Summer Leadership Camps
• Senior Counselor for summer camp with 600+ students in attendance over two weeks
• Responsible for the care and supervision of ‘Councils’ of middle/high-school-aged students
• Created, wrote, and presented leadership lessons and curriculum for student sessions and Camp
programs with the hope of helping students to develop leadership skills

Skills:
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign MiStar
Atlas Rubicon (Oakland Schools, MISD) Moodle
Data Director PowerSchool
Edgenuity/E2020 Prezi
Google Drive, G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) Schoology
MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel Weebly

Professional References:
Amanda Clor 586.757.7070 amaclo@myfitz.net
Principal, Fitzgerald High School

Leanne Davis 586.757.7070 leadav@myfitz.net

Assistant Principal, Fitzgerald High School

Kassandra Koss 586.909.2499 kaskos@myfitz.net

English Teacher, Fitzgerald High School

Merri Miller 586.322.7640 merriplus3@yahoo.com

Customer Service Manager, The Mall at Partridge Creek