Brent A.

Stein
12840 Main Street Meansville, GA 30256 770-567-3900 770-468-5570 bstein37@att.net http://thesocialscientist.net Objective
To teach high/middle school social studies or middle school science and to work with high/middle school students toward improving their basic academic skills, achieving graduation, establishing career goals, planning post-secondary education, and developing job skills

Profile
Eligible for teaching certificate in U.S. and World History, American Government/Civics, Geography, and Economics in secondary grades; Social Studies and Science in middle grades. Passed GACE History I and II, Political Science I and II, Geography I and II, Economics I and II, Middle Grades Social Science, Middle Grades Science, Middle Grades Math, and Special Education General Curriculum I and II Assessments. Exempt from GACE Basic Skills Assessment. Experienced high, middle and elementary school substitute teacher. 2nd year graduate student: Georgia College & State University; secondary teacher education, History. 4.0 gpa. Twenty-four (24) years experience working with children and families; 14 years specifically with youth age 13+. Experienced career and college counselor for at-risk students, including economically disadvantaged and foster youth. Demonstrated history of producing successful outcomes with students advancing to post-secondary education programs. Consistently challenge youth to strive for excellence, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals. Experienced in leading job readiness and career exploration activities; accessing post-secondary education opportunities and funding for students; teaching life skills; tutoring in many subjects and grade levels; and preparing transition and employment plans with youth. Successfully completed Essentials of Effective Teaching (Griffin RESA) July 2010; including work in Differentiated Instruction and Georgia Performance Standards. Familiar with Georgia High School Graduation requirements. Proven ability to achieve results to meet or exceed program and performance standards and requirements. Leader in developing and implementing innovative programs and events including the Higher Education Institute; Celebration of Excellence; T.A.G. (Targeting Academic Goals) Days; T.E.C. (Training and Education for Careers) Days; Career Exploration Institutes; and Independent Living Forum. Flexible and versatile; able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure; able to engage and challenge students; poised and competent with ability to easily transcend cultural differences; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.

Skills Summary

Classroom Teaching Career Exploration Educational Opportunities Life Skills Instruction Develop Transition and Employment Plans

Excellent research and communication skills Report Preparation Staff Development Assess and utilize students learning styles

Professional Presentations Microsoft Office Community Collaboration Family Involvement

Professional Experience
CLASSROOOM Experienced substitute teacher in middle and high school in all subject areas Conducted educational, career, life skills and learning style assessments to individuals, small groups and large groups Developed study strategies using identified students learning styles Taught life skills using various curriculums, including Casey Family Program, Daniel Memorial, Peak Readiness, Survival Skills for Youth and others CAREER EXPLORATION Developed model approach to identifying/exploring careers and links to educational opportunities

Brent A. Stein
12840 Main Street Meansville, GA 30256 770-567-3900 770-468-5570 bstein37@att.net http://thesocialscientist.net

Use well established and validated assessment instruments Utilize readily available materials and web sites Coordinate youth participation in teen employment programs

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Ensure youths progress toward graduation from high school; identify areas needing improvement; provide intervention services when necessary Assist youth in identifying appropriate program; gaining admission; obtain housing; securing funding; and, successfully completing post-secondary education program Created model for group events statewide on college campuses; incorporating admissions, test preparation, and financial aid, including 2-year, 4-year and technical colleges YOUTH TRANSITION and EMPLOYMENT PLANS Ability to engage youth in participation and ownership of their individual plan Developed, with youth and others, thousands of individual transition and employment plans Developed language for DFCSs Written Transitional Living Plan (WTLP) for use in developing Case Plans Trained DFCS Case Managers and Supervisors in developing WTLPs LIFE SKILLS Use nationally known assessment instruments Develop individualized life skills plans, utilizing wide range of available curriculum Incorporate youths personal learning style in life skills activities Competency based achievement

Employment Summary
Substitute Teacher Pike County Schools Zebulon, GA October 2009 to present Lamar County Schools Barnesville, GA November 2009 to present Career Counselor West Central Georgia Workforce Development Corporation Griffin, GA September 2009 to September 2010 Director, Independent Living Program Dream Manager The Methodist Home for Children and Youth Macon, GA September 2007 to June 2009 State Director/Coordinator, Independent Living Program State of Georgia/Department of Human Resources/Division of Family and Children Services Atlanta, GA 2005-2006 Regional Coordinator, Independent Living Program State of Georgia/Department of Human Resources/Division of Family and Children Services Greenville, GA and Fayetteville, GA 1996-2005 Thomaston-Upson County Schools Thomaston, GA February 2010 to present Griffin-Spalding County Schools Griffin, GA February 2012 to present

Brent A. Stein
PO Box 279 12840 Main Street Meansville, GA 30256 770-567-3900 770-468-5570 bstein37@att.net Education
M.A.T. 2014 M.S. 1980 Certificate 1978 B.S. 1975 Georgia College & State University Georgia State University National Center for Paralegal Training Georgia Southern College Secondary Education/History (in progress) Community Development/Environmental Management Lawyers Assistant Program Political Science/Geography

Training Summary

Disaster Preparedness/Relief, 2013 Essentials of Effective Teaching, 2010 Substitute Teacher, 2009 Survival Skills for Youth, 2009

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007, 2008 Adult/Child CPR and First Aid, 2007 IMPACT Foster Parent Training, 2006 Self-Directed Search, 2003

References
Dr. Jeff Lawrence Vice President, Programs and Services The Methodist Home for Children and Youth 304 Pierce Avenue Macon, GA 31204 478-751-2800 jeff.lawrence@themethodisthome.org Ralph Bass Retired Teacher and Social Worker 318 Indian Springs Drive Forsyth, GA 31209 478-994-6786 Steve Hendrix Director of Continuing Education Southern Crescent Technical College 501 Varsity Road Griffin, GA 30223 770-467-6072 shendrix@sctech.edu Ronald Adams Member Pike County Board of Education, Retired 2391 Adams Road The Rock, GA 30285 770-567-3745 Stephanie Duncan CEO, Etiquette Excellence PO Box 550048 Atlanta, GA 30355 404-643-2800 stephanie@etiquetteexcellence.com Mack Palmour Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management/ Director of Admissions Gainesville State College 3820 Mundy Mill Road Oakwood, GA 30566 (678) 717-3861 mpalmour@gsc.edu Walter Pitman Fiscal Manager Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children Services Independent Living Program Dougherty County DFCS 107 A Embleton Ct. Albany, GA 31721 229-830-6607 aupit@yahoo.com Mike Powell Coordinator Pike Community Resource Network 7450 Highway 19 South Zebulon, GA 30295 770-295-9208 powellm@pike.k12.ga.us Jim Waters Chaplain The Methodist Home for Children and Youth 304 Pierce Avenue Macon, GA 31204 478-751-2800 John Blackmon Pastor Meansville Baptist Church 12620 Georgia Highway 109 Meansville, GA 30256 770-567-3834 blackmonjohnr@gmail.com Sherri Moody Educator 10170 Highway 19 North PO Box 756 Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-8642 tmoodyman@aol.com

Brent A. Stein
PO Box 279 12840 Main Street Meansville, GA 30256 770-567-3900 770-468-5570 bstein37@att.net School Contacts
Dr. Julia Steele Principal Lamar County Middle School 100 Burnette Road Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-8652 jsteele@lamar.k12.ga.us Jeremy Hawkins Assistant Principal Lamar County Middle School 100 Burnette Road Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-8652 jhawkins@lamar.k12.ga.us Mike Maddox Principal Pike County High School 331 Pirate Drive Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-8770 MaddoxM@pike.k12.ga.us Dr. Lindsay Busby Assistant Principal Pike County High School 331 Pirate Drive Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-8770 busbyl@pike.k12.ga.us Dr. Vickie Smith Principal Pike County Middle School 406 Hughley Road Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-3353 SmithV@pike.k12.ga.us Carrie Dawson Assistant Principal Pike County Middle and High Schools 406 Hughley Road Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-3353 DawsonC@pike.k12.ga.us Veronica Stewart Upson-Lee High School 268 Knight Trail Thomaston, GA 30286 706-647-8171 chpitts@upson.k12.ga.us Rachel Wilder Administrative Assistant Upson-Lee Middle School 101 Holstun Drive Thomaston, GA 30286 706-647-6256 rwilder@upson.k12.ga.us Ashley Evans Griffin-Spalding County Schools 216 South 6th Street PO Drawer N Griffin, GA 30224 770-229-3710 ext. 358 ashley.evans@gscs.org