Elect Dr. Jeff Holness - Jeff Holness



Dr. Jeff L. Holness(954) 603-9050 Office(954) 494-1420 cell__________________________________________________________________________________Academic DegreesDoctor of Education in Organizational Leadership – (2005)Specialization Areas: Educational Leadership and Conflict ResolutionNova Southeastern University. Davie, FLMaster of Science in Education - (2001)Specialization Areas: Curriculum Design, Educational Technology and Online Teaching Nova Southeastern University. Davie, FLBachelor’s of Arts in Sociology - (1998)Certificate in Ethnic Studies/Certificate in Women Studies - (1998)Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton, FLAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts/Associate of Science (1992)Broward Community College. Davie, FLProfessional Certification/License/TrainingOnline Faculty Instructional Training (e-College) – Training on instructing students in the online learning environment using e-College - Graceland UniversityOnline Faculty Training Unit (WEBCT) – Training on instructing students in the online learning environment using WEBCT - Nova Southeastern UniversityFlorida Teacher/Administration Certification – Professional Educator’s Certificate from the State of Florida Department of Education:Ed. Leadership - All Levels Gifted EndorsementMathematics 5-9Social Science 6-12LEAD Program, School Board of Broward County’s Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development (LEAD) program for aspiring assistant principals: Completed Broward County’s 2-yr intense assistant principal training programSALT 1 & 11 Certificates, Administrator’s Certificate from The School Board of Broward County’s South Area Leaders of Tomorrow (SALT 1 & 11) ProgramLAMP Training, School Board of Broward County’s North area Leadership, Administrative, and Mentoring Program (LAMP) for aspiring assistant principals: Completed 2 years of training in leadership and administration of public secondary schoolsExperienceKumon Math and Reading Center of Coral Springs-South, Owner and Director, (2014-Present).FAU Clinical Intern Educator, Broward County Public Schools Coop with FAU (2012-2014): Supervise, monitor, and evaluate the performance of teacher interns from Florida Atlantic University.Assistant Principal Designee (Operational), Broward County Public Schools (2008 – 2015): Coordinated daily school operations including transportation services, cafeteria and routine emergency drills during absence of assistant principals. Used school district’s discipline matrix to administer consequences for incidents, resulting in corrective behavior, increased student achievement, and greater parent involvement Assistant Principal Designee (Instructional), Broward County Public Schools (2008 – 2015): Conducted Leadership Council workshops with department heads and coaches on creating goals for the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and programs to increase student achievement. Conducted staff development sessions to include topics on Common Core State Standards, FCAT 2, PARCC, calculating AMOs, EOC exams, school improvement, lesson planning, ESOL, FCAT strategies, data analysis and diversity awareness. Part of interview panel for several key positions at school. Participates in pre-conference activities utilizing Marzano Art and Science of Teaching Teacher Evaluation Tool. SAC Chair/Co-Chair, Broward County Public Schools, (2008-2015): Facilitated the writing, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan and the School Comprehensive Planning Tool. Recruited parents, business and community partners to support school improvement goals and created sub-committees that comprised parents and teachers to advance the goals of the School Advisory Council including implementation of SIP. Adhered to the Code of Ethics and ensured a fair process in decision-making. Made budget requests decisions as SAC chair using data (BAT, FCAT, and grades) to fund programs and materials aligned with SIP and aimed at increasing student achievement. Teacher Mentor, Broward County Public Schools, (2006-Present), Mentored interim teachers by sharing effective teaching strategies and materials including Marzano High Yields, Differentiated Instructions, cooperative grouping, and utilizing technology in the classroom. Conducted staff development sessions to include topics on school improvement, lesson planning, ESOL, FCAT strategies, data analysis and diversity awareness resulting in greater teacher competence. Associate Professor (Online), Graceland University (2005 – 2015): Instruct course in the field of communications. Revised University’s Intercultural Communication’s course to align with latest edition of text. Teacher (Gifted, Regular, and Adult), Broward County Public Schools (1998-2015): a) Apollo Middle School (U.S. History) – Developed lessons plans and taught Advance/Gifted U.S. History to 8th grade students utilizing strategies to include Marzano, differentiated instructions, project based and cooperative groupings and using data driven approaches to ensure optimum student learning. b) Lyons Creek Middle (Geography) -- Developed lessons plans and taught Regular/Advance/Gifted Geography to 7th grade students utilizing strategies to include Marzano, differentiated instructions, project based and cooperative groupings and using data driven approaches to ensure optimum student learning. c) Walter C. Young Middle (World History) - Developed lessons plans and taught Advance/Gifted World History to 6th grade students utilizing strategies to include Marzano, differentiated instructions, project based and cooperative groupings and using data driven approaches to ensure optimum student learning. d) School Board of Broward County, Developed “Silence Hurts” lesson plans for SBBC’s Special Investigative Unit to be used county-wide by elementary schools enabling students to take appropriate reporting actions such as emailing or calling to reduce crime. d) Adult Community School (GED/ABE), Instruct GED/ABE classes through a combination of facilitative student centered and teacher led approaches to ensure maximum success on the State GED test. ESOL Coordinator, Broward County Public Schools, (2010-2011): Ascertained appropriate placement in the ESOL program of over 130 students resulting in 100% of LFs transitioning to LZ and ELLs receiving proper accommodations to include flexible timing, ELL strategies, differentiated instructions, supplementary materials, and multilingual staff assistance. Collected, analyzed, and shared ELL’s FCAT, CELLA and IPT data to meet the requirements of the META Consent Decree. Coordinated the development of and supervised the school’s parent volunteer One Step Forward ESOL English Language program. Recruited over 50 bilingual peer counselors (6 languages) to provide peer mentoring to. Planned and coordinated ELL Parent Night by disseminating information in several languages and utilizing aspiring leaders to conduct several presentations. Student Learning Communities Founder/Coordinator, Broward County Public Schools, (2009-2012): Founded and implemented a school-wide Student Learning Communities (SLC) program resulting in increases in learning gains in reading and math for Economically Disadvantaged students. Collaborated with instructional staff to developed curriculum, lessons and assessments that utilized Marzano High Yields and differentiated instruction (DI) and facilitated teacher trainings for school’s SLC program. Delegated leadership tasks to various members of our SLC Core Planning Team to make decisions on identifying students, curriculum development, scheduling, and teacher recruitment. Created a curriculum team comprised of department heads, coaches, and teachers to develop curriculum and lesson plans based on power benchmarks to instruct and ascertain the progress of 350+ economically disadvantaged students in the SLC program. Monarch Zone Business Partner Coordinator, Broward County Public Schools, (2009-2012): Planned and coordinated parents and partners’ participation in the School’s Zone Family Night and Title 1 Parent Involvement Night while serving as the Zone’s Business Partner Coordinator and Title 1 Children’s Program Coordinator.Middle School Leadership Council, Broward County Public Schools, (2009-2012): Conducted Leadership Council workshops with department heads and coaches on creating SIP goals, action plans, and programs to increase student achievementDiversity Awareness Committee Chair, Broward County Public School, (2008-2009): Founded and led the Diversity Awareness Committee whose mission is to design school wide activities to promote Black, Hispanic, Jewish and women’s history and to increase diversity awareness among teachers and students. Provided diversity trainings to staff, coordinated students’ anti-defamation league and anti-bullying workshops and invited guest speakers to address staff on diversity. Planned, coordinated, and supervised several diversity events including the school’s annual cultural showcase with approximately 600+ students and parents celebrating cultural diversity through plays, projects and music yearly. Professional Writings*Student Learning Communities (SLC) (2010): A proven effective program that helps students in the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup to achieve success and meet the state of Florida AYP criteria*Doctoral Dissertation (2005). Evaluation of the effectiveness of teacher-led instructions on student achievement in the General Educational Development classroom. Nova Southeastern University: Davie, FL. Sample of PresentationsImplementing Common Core State Standards. (September, 2012) Apollo Middle School Curriculum Leadership Team, Hollywood, FLCalculating Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs). (October, 2012) Apollo Middle School Curriculum Leadership Team, Hollywood, FLThe School Improvement Planning Process (SIP). (September, 2012). Apollo Middle School Advisory Council, Hollywood, FLWhat ESOL Parents Should Know. (January, 2011). Lyons Creek Middle School Title 1 Parent Night,Coconut Creek. FLCreating Effective Professional Learning Communities. (October, 2010). Lyons Creek MiddleSchool PLC Group, Coconut Creek, FL. Analyzing and Disaggregating FCAT and BAT Data. (January, 2010). Lyons Creek Middle School Professional Learning Community, Coconut Creek, FL. Student Learning Communities (SLC). (September 2009). Lyons Creek Middle School Staff,Coconut Creek, FLUsing Teacher Webpages Effectively. (September, 2008). Walter C. Young Middle School, PembrokePines, FL.Sample of Trainings/workshops AttendedInstructional Strategies. (October 2010 – March 2011). Broward County public Schools.ESOL Curriculum and Compliance Training. (September 2010 – October 2010). Broward County public Schools.Terms and FTE for Administrators. (February 2010 – March 2010). Broward County public Schools.Interaction Management: New Leader. (January 2010 – February 2010). Broward County public Schools.A Framework for Understanding Poverty. (November 2009 February 2010). Broward County public Schools.Using Data to Improve Student Achievement. (November 2009 – December 2009). Broward County public Schools.7 Correlates. (November 2009 – December 2009). Broward County public Schools.Introduction to Classroom Walkthroughs. (November 2009 – December 2009). Broward County public Schools.Florida Continuous Improvement Model. (0ctober 2009 – December 2009). Broward County public Schools.High Yields Strategies Foundation. (September 2009 – November 2009). Broward County public Schools.LEAD Program. (August 2009 – May 2010). Broward County public Schools.Differentiated Instructions Across Curriculum. (August 2009 – May 2010). Lyons Creek Middle School.Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development: Florida Principal Leadership Standards. (June-July, 2009). Broward County public Schools.CHAMPS for Administrators. (June-July, 2009). Broward County Public Schools. Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development: Conferencing Skills. (June-July, 2009). Broward County public Schools.Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development: Effective Communication. (June-July, 2009). Broward County public Schools.Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development: ESOL for New Administrators. (June-September, 2009). Broward County public Schools.Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development: Understanding ADA/504. (June-July, 2009). Broward County public Schools.Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development: Decision Making and Problem Solving. (June-July, 2009). Broward County public Schools.Improving School Culture. January-March, 2009). Broward County public Schools.Curriculum Development for the Gifted. (May-July, 2007). Broward County public Schools.Education of Special Population of Gifted Students. (May-July, 2007). Broward County public Schools.Theory and Development of Creativity. (February-April, 2007). Broward County public Schools.ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers. (January-May, 2007). Broward County public Schools.Nature and Needs of the Gifted. (February-April, 2006). Broward County public Schools.Guidance and Counseling for the Gifted. (February-April, 2006). Broward County Public Schools.Awards and HonorsBroward County Social Studies Teacher of the Year Finalist, Granted by Broward County Schools. 2015.Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Granted by Apollo Middle School in Broward County, 2015.Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Granted by Walter C. Young Middle in Broward County. 2009.Lt. Governor’s Recognition Award for High Performance, Granted by Kiwanis Division 23. 2008. College Student of the Year, Granted by Broward College in Coconut Creek, Florida. 1992. President’s List, Dean’s List, graduated with high honors, Broward College.1990-1992. Dean’s List, National Dean’s List, Florida Atlantic University. 1996-1998. Other Service and ActivitiesMember of Broward County’s Consumer Protection Board, Broward County Florida. (2017 Present) Member of Greater Sunrise Kiwanis Club. Provided numerous services to children of Broward County to include K-Kids, and School Beautification. (2017 - Present)Member of Greater Sunrise Democratic Club. (2018 - Present)Member of West Broward Democratic Club. (2018 - Present)Member of East Sunrise Resident Association. (2018 – Present)Member of West Sunrise Resident Association. (2018 - Present)Member of Central Sunrise Resident Association. (2018 – Present)Past Vice-President of the Lauderhill Kiwanis Club. Provided numerous services to children of Broward County to include K-Kids, and School Beautification. (2016)Past President, Kiwanis Club of Lauderhill, Kiwanis International: Directed numerous fundraisers and oversaw programs implemented in various schools as President of the Kiwanis Club. Provided numerous services to children of Broward County to include K-Kids, and Kids and the Power of Work programs. Also, conducted youth mentoring, feeding program, and back-to-school drives. (2010-2011).Past Column Contributor, Plantation Park East HOA Newsletter: contribute articles to the monthly newsletter for Plantation Park East Homeowners Association most recently being “Class Size Reduction and Its Impact on Parents.”Past Plantation Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair: Provide suggestions and advice to City Council on improving Parks and Recreation Activities.Past Member of Plantation Summer Scholarship Committee: Make yearly decision on grants to fund summer camp programs for economically disadvantaged students in the city. Past Member of Plantation Kiwanis Club: Provided numerous services to children of Broward County to include K-Kids, School Beautification and Kids and the Power of Work programs Campaign Assistant for Katie Edwards, State Representative District 98. Candidate was elected to office as State Representative for District 98. Summary of Leadership Knowledge and Experience*School Advisory Council (SAC) Chair*Anti-Defamation League - School Coordinator*Broward County Public Schools’ Assistant Principal Program: Leadership Experience &Administrative Development (LEAD)*Broward County Public Schools’ North Area Assistant Principal program: Leadership andMentoring Program (LAMP)*Broward County Public Schools’ South Area Assistant Principal program: South Area Leadersof Tomorrow (SALT 1 & 11)*Ed.D in Organizational Leadership (NSU)*ESOL Coordinator*Florida Certification in Educational Leadership*Inventory Monitoring Leadership Team*Kiwanis Eagles – President*Kiwanis Eagles – Director of Youth Services*Monarch I Zone Family Nights – Community Partnership Coordinator*School Base Literacy Leadership Team*Student Learning Communities (SLC) – Founder and Coordinator*Title 1 Parent Involvement Nights – Community Partnership CoordinatorProfessional AffiliationsCurrent and PastKiwanis Club of SunriseGreater Sunrise Democratic ClubWest Broward Democratic ClubCouncil for Adult and Experiential Learning Curriculum Leadership Team – Apollo MiddleFlorida Educational Association (FEA) Friends of Helen B. Hoffman Library Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce Inventory Monitoring Leadership TeamKiwanis Club - Plantation National Education Association (NEA) Parent Teacher Student Association (BCPS) Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society Plantation Country Club Estates HOA Plantation Historical Society Plantation Park East Home Owners Association Plantation Parks and Recreation Advisory BoardPlantation’s Summer Camp Scholarship CommitteeSchool Advisory Council (SAC) School Base Literacy Leadership Team Lyons?Creek Middle Leadership Council Member of Relay for Life Cancer Society (Walter C. Young Middle) Member of Adult Community Education of Florida, Inc. (ACE)Member of the Florida Association for Computers in Education (FACE)Chairperson of Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee(Walter C. Young Middle)Student/Teacher Diversity Awareness Committee (Walter C. Young)Member of Leadership Council (Walter C. Young Middle School)Member of the Professional Development Committee (Walter C. Young Middle School) Member of the Discipline and Conduct Code Committee (Walter C. Young Middle)Member of Parent Teacher Student Association (Walter C. Young Middle)Contributor Relay for Life Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Stop Heart Disease,Juvenile Diabetes Foundation,Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),Family First,Support Wildlife,Salvation Army,Faith Farms,Kiwanis,Haitian Relief Effort,Broward Education Foundation. Phi Theta Kappa (Broward Community College ................
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