Brandon D.

Guidry
133 W. 145th Street #51 New York, New York, 10039 (646) 660-5478 Brandon.guidry3@gmail.com

EDUCATION 9/12 5/14

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Master of Arts Curriculum and Teaching: Elementary Inclusive Education (Initial Cert.) Courses Co-taught: IND 4199: Critical Voices in Teacher Education Stanford University, Graduate School of Education, Stanford, CA Master of Arts Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies in Education Independent Research Project: Thinking Like A Young Black Man: The Effects of Black Masculinity on the Educational Experiences of Elementary Students The University of Texas at Austin, College of Liberal Arts, Austin, TX Dual Bachelor of Arts Political Science, African and African American Studies (Ethnic Studies) McNair Scholars Publication Drop That Beat: Hip-Hop, Education, and the Black Male Student Deans Dozen Award Recipient, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, University Honors, Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

9/11-6/12

8/06-8/11

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1/14-5/14

New York City Department of Education, New York, NY STUDENT TEACHER (2nd Grade) PUBLIC SCHOOL 531 (ARCHER ELEMENTARY) Fostered connection between school and real world by designing a unit to promote awareness of a balanced nutrition Worked with teacher to modify existing classroom management plan to ensure overall student progress New York City Department of Education, New York, NY STUDENT TEACHER (4th/5th Grade) CENTRAL PARK EAST ELEMENTARY I Co-facilitated small group discussion and peer group analysis to enhance student learning Designed and taught unit allowing students to compare and contrast Brown v. Board of Education as it relates to the current segregation data of NYC

9/13-12/13

6/12-7/13

St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Magis Summer Enrichment Program, San Francisco, CA INSTRUCTOR 7TH GRADE ETHNIC STUDIES Designed and taught an introductory Ethnic Studies seminar to eighty-one 7th grade students as part of a summer enrichment program Provided students with the necessary tools needed to aid in the development of critical thinking skills for utilization inside and outside of the classroom Moderated weekly Friday discussion group in which students analyzed readings and discussed application to their lives

RELATED EXPERIENCE 9/12New York University, Steinhardt School of Education, New York, NY RESEARCH ANALYST RESEARCH ALLIANCE FOR NYC SCHOOLS Work with Research Associates to develop, maintain, and document data collection, storage retrieval, and analytic systems for the Expanded Success Initiative (ESI) a project sponsored by the New York City Department of Education and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Prepare clear data processing narratives for reports and papers on research findings. Perform other research support work, such as field interviews, literature reviews, creating graphical representation of data summarizing results of analyses, etc. Stanford University, Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research, Stanford, CA PROGRAM COORDINATOR ERNEST HOUSTON JOHNSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM Offer students quarterly co-curricular programming (workshops, tours, dinners) which facilitate intellectual stimulation outside of the classroom setting with regard to the pursuit of doctoral degrees upon completion of their undergraduate experience Provide students with mentor-led study groups which support and supplement in-class assignments and facilitate academic excellence. Revamp the current curriculum utilized drawing from student perspectives for continued advancement of the program.

1/12-6/12

LEADERSHIP ROLES 2012The Fierce Leadership for Youth (F.L.Y.) Academy, Bronx, NY CO-FOUNDER/ACADEMIC DIRECTOR Aided in the development and implementation of a culturally relevant college preparatory academy for high school students in the South Bronx Partnered with Hostos Community College and the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association New York chapter to connect students with adult mentors of similar upbringings to aid in their educational experiences Created a support system for students to aid in their out of school experiences as a means of ensuring growth of the full student

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Board Member, Black & Latino Male Doctoral Initiative, Teachers College Graduate Mentor, Ernest Houston Johnson Scholars Program, Stanford University Member, Black Student Alliance of the University of Texas at Austin Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Volunteer, Juvenile Probation Department of Travis County, State of Texas Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of Austin, Texas

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Knowledge of TC Running Records Program, Fountas and Pinnell, GoMath Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Atlast.ti Basic conversational skills in Spanish