Britt Usiak, Ed. M. Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

Develop and teach project-based courses for 9th-12th grade students, including Geometry, Microbiology, Environmental Policy, and Flora & FaunaUtilize mastery and portfolio-based assessmentLead outdoor and environmental education initiatives including Arbor Day Tree Campus Designation, Naturalist Club, Mindfulness Club, Rock Climbing Elective, and Hiking ElectiveFaculty Member of the Year 2023-2024

Managed all aspects of school and district partnerships from identifying and securing new program sites to stewarding and growing existing partnerships, including suggesting strategies, resources, or professional learning to support successful curricula implementation.Provided all on-site targeted support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including in-service workshops, one-on-one coaching, and data analysis.Led professional development at regional education conferences and… Show more Managed all aspects of school and district partnerships from identifying and securing new program sites to stewarding and growing existing partnerships, including suggesting strategies, resources, or professional learning to support successful curricula implementation.Provided all on-site targeted support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including in-service workshops, one-on-one coaching, and data analysis.Led professional development at regional education conferences and co-led 8-week Touchstones Fellows cohort.Developed and led team in implementing organization’s digital marketing strategy, including redesigning the website and brand elements.Identified, researched, and applied for new grant opportunities. Show less

Greater Memphis Area

Developed and taught an interdisciplinary project-based course for 6th graders, focused on addressing contemporary social issues using design thinking and established the 6th Grade capstone projectDeveloped and co-taught African American History elective for upper school students.Founding member of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, member of Hiring and Advisory Curriculum Committees, New Faculty Mentor, co-sponsor of Student Leaders for Social Justice club, and Middle… Show more Developed and taught an interdisciplinary project-based course for 6th graders, focused on addressing contemporary social issues using design thinking and established the 6th Grade capstone projectDeveloped and co-taught African American History elective for upper school students.Founding member of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, member of Hiring and Advisory Curriculum Committees, New Faculty Mentor, co-sponsor of Student Leaders for Social Justice club, and Middle School Garden Manager.Led research-based faculty professional development on diversity, equity, and inclusion, restorative circles, and family engagementDeveloped criteria for competency-based assessment in collaboration with colleagues as part of work with the Mastery Transcript Consortium. Show less

Gardner Pilot Academy

Conducted asset mapping of extended services available for middle school students as part of the full-service community school modelDeveloped school-wide strategic plan for increased student leadership and decision makingCreated a system to manage over $400k in donor and grant funds for extended servicesCreated a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) manual for the school, in collaboration with the PBIS CommitteeSupported all family and community… Show more Conducted asset mapping of extended services available for middle school students as part of the full-service community school modelDeveloped school-wide strategic plan for increased student leadership and decision makingCreated a system to manage over $400k in donor and grant funds for extended servicesCreated a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) manual for the school, in collaboration with the PBIS CommitteeSupported all family and community engagement initiatives and events Show less

Planned and taught science, gardening, photography, and nutrition classes to eighty-five 2nd-6th graders in a holistic after-school program part of the federal 21st Century CLC grantEngaged in program evaluation and training through Weikart Center for Youth Program QualityCreated and facilitated faculty professional development on collaborative learning

Mark Twain Elementary School

Planned and taught math and science classes for 37 students in a Title I schoolDesigned and implemented an interdisciplinary food justice curriculum including field trips, community partnerships, and the founding of a school-based community gardenCreated and led family and community engagement initiatives including Family Literacy Night, Science Enrichment Program, and School Choice Workshops

Central Junior High School

Planned and taught pre-algebra classes for 180 students in a Title I middle schoolAssessed and tracked student data to chart growth, revise curriculum, and shared progress with students, families, and administratorsDeveloped a mastery-based grading system in collaboration with other district math teachersLeadership positions included Suspension Review Committee and Cheerleading CoachCreated and facilitated faculty professional development on centers-based math… Show more Planned and taught pre-algebra classes for 180 students in a Title I middle schoolAssessed and tracked student data to chart growth, revise curriculum, and shared progress with students, families, and administratorsDeveloped a mastery-based grading system in collaboration with other district math teachersLeadership positions included Suspension Review Committee and Cheerleading CoachCreated and facilitated faculty professional development on centers-based math teaching model Show less

Master Of Education - Med, Adolescent Prevention Science And Practice

Research assistant for Dr. Karen Mapp

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Housing And Resource Management

Magna Cum Laude with Honors Minor in Environmental Policy and Planning; 21 hours in Math

The Science, Politics, And Culture Of Sustainability In Europe

Riva San Vitale, Switzerland