Brian C.

Bates
206 Stockdale Lane Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 337-6181
brian.bates40@gmail.com
www.brianbates.weebly.com

Education:
Masters Degree in Educational Leadership
Western Illinois University (Cohort Group) May 2010
GPA: 3.914/4.0
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education
Western Illinois University May 2007
GPA: 3.115/4.0
Certifications:

General Administrative
Elementary Education
Middle School General Science and Language Arts

Administrative Experience:
Ingersoll Middle School Canton, Illinois August 1, 2013 to June 14, 2014 Assistant Principal

Planned science curriculum based on Next Generation Science Standards

Conducted clinical observations of a variety of staff members for summative evaluations, engaging in
meaningful and valuable conversations on the best practices in education and assisting teachers in
skill development and acquisition
Developed the PBIS program and corresponding staff development, leading to staff buy-in and
positive program outlook
Organized staff communications biweekly regarding discipline and pertinent office matters
Supervised ISAT material sorting, distribution, administration, and collection and created detailed
communication plan to keep staff members informed of procedures
Coordinated MAP Assessment schedules
Assembled community resources for students and families in need, contacting appropriate
community agencies as necessary
Regularly communicated with other district administrators, and participated in discussions on
student achievement and district improvement

Current Teaching Experience:

Lombard Middle School - Galesburg, Illinois - August 2014 - Present - 6th Grade Math and Science
Co-coordinator of IMSA (Illinois Math and Science Academy) Fusion Program.

Brian C. Bates
206 Stockdale Lane Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 337-6181
brian.bates40@gmail.com
www.brianbates.weebly.com

Lead building, district, and area-wide professional development for teachers, resulting in positive

feedback and continued communication with staff members wishing to improve their technology
usage
Incorporate multiple instructional technology resources on a continual basis, focusing on tools that
enhance student learning and provide practical applications for learning
Produce videos for learning that provide students with opportunities to review concepts on demand
Innovatively designed a classroom structure with self paced learning modules and multimedia
instruction
Created stickers to contribute to positive branding and recognition of Lombard using new logos
Collaborate with teachers across the country using Twitter and e-mail, building a solid professional
learning community that supports my goals in the classroom
Analyze student achievement data and adjust instruction based on student needs through continual
formative and summative assessment

Other Teaching Experience

Churchill Junior High School Galesburg, Il August 2010 to June 2013 6th

/7th
Grade Science

Mentored five to ten at-risk students 30 minutes before school each day
Instructed Tier II intervention groups for RtI (two behavior, one math, one reading)
Incorporated ISAT Data into curriculum design
Budgeted departmental funds for yearly purchase orders.
Led science departmental curriculum meetings for 6th
grade science.
Served as Secretary for 7th
Grade Blue Team using the middle school concept.
Maintained homework blog for 7th
Grade Blue Team.
Participated in District Telephone Committee bringing telephones to every classroom.
Co-sponsored IMSA Fusion math and science extracurricular
Served as building representative on district evaluation plan trainings
Trained building staff on new district evaluation plan with hands-on activities

Abingdon Middle School - Abingdon, Illinois - August 2007 - June 2010 - 6th Grade Math and Science
Coaching Experience

7th
Grade Girls Basketball Coach December 2011 to Present
- Churchill Junior High School - Galesburg, Il
7th
Grade Girls Basketball Coach September 2008 to November 2009
- Abingdon Middle School - Abingdon, Il

Technology Skills:

SMARTBoard learning technologies including Senteo SMART Response

Prezi Presentation Software

Brian C. Bates
206 Stockdale Lane Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 337-6181
brian.bates40@gmail.com
www.brianbates.weebly.com

Widget-based website design such as Weebly

Blended Learning Resources such as Blendspace, EdPuzzle, and Edmodo
Classroom management resources such as Class Dojo.
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
Twitter/Facebook/Vine/Periscope and other social media resources
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher.
A variety of web 2.0 tools, with a focus on free tools in education

References:

Nick Sutton
Principal at Lombard Middle School
1220 East Knox Street
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
(309) 973-2004
Matt Jacobson
District Technology Curriculum and Staff Development Coordinator
932 Harrison Street
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
(309) 973-2108
Thomas Michels
6th Grade Special Education Teacher/Building Technology Coordinator
1220 East Knox Street
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
(309) 973-2004
Mark Ghidina
Assistant Principal at Ingersoll Middle School
1605 East Ash Street
Canton, Illinois 61520
(309) 647-6951