WILLIAM A.

FEARN
2021 E 16th Street, Loveland Colorado 80538
(970) 673-2272 billfearn@gmail.com

Experienced Colorado State Certified Educator with Endorsements in GL 7-12 Science and Social Studies,
Extensive Multicultural Experience, Fluency in Spanish, Masters in Administrative Leadership CSU

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Dean of Students, Athletic Director, and International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Brentwood Middle School, Greeley, CO (2016-present)
Collaborates with Principal and Assistant Principal to facilitate various administrative functions throughout the school
Supports student learning and academic success
Mediates conflicts between students, collaborates with students, families, and staff to support positive student behaviors and
maintain a safe and positive culture of learning
Coordinates and supports athletics programs at Brentwood Middle School, managing schedules, collaborating with other
Middle School athletic directors in the district, hiring and supporting coaching staff, and supervising athletic events
Provides teachers with curriculum, pedagogy and classroom management support

MYP Coordinator (International Baccalaureate Programme)

Brentwood Middle School, Greeley, CO (2015-present)
Successfully led the school through the Middle Years Programme accreditation process
Collaborates and coordinates with administrators at numerous schools within and outside of the district
Organizes and leads professional development trainings
Trains staff in diverse processes, including unit planning, vertical alignment, and assessment
Collaborated with administrators from other schools to organize a district-wide continuum to align Elementary, Middle, and
High school best practices

District Coordinator for Accreditation

Red Cloud Indian School, Porcupine, SD (2005-2012)
Represented Red Cloud Indian School as the district coordinator for the North Central Association (District Accreditation)
accreditation process (AdvancEd)
Collaborated with superintendent, heads of schools, and school staff to successfully lead the district through the accreditation
process
School site coordinator for 21st Century Grant, School site coordinator for GEAR UP Grant

Teacher Leader
Brentwood Middle School, Greeley, CO (2012-2016)
Department Chair for Social Studies
Developed district curriculum guide for 8th grade Science, co-developed 8th grade Science district assessments with a focus on
Common Core alignment and rigor (2014)
Co-developed district curriculum guide for 8th grade Social Studies (U.S. History), co-developed 8th grade Social Studies
district assessments with a focus on Common Core alignment and rigor (2015)
Extensive experience developing engaging, rigorous, differentiated lessons scaffolded to meet the needs of students at
diverse levels
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher: Middle School Science & Social Studies
Brentwood Middle School
Greeley, CO (2012-present)
Full time instructor, Science and Social Studies at the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels
AVID instructor, extensive professional development and involvement in site implementation
Extensive experience developing engaging, rigorous, differentiated lessons scaffolded to meet the needs of students at
diverse levels

Teacher: Middle School Science & Social Studies

Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
Porcupine, SD (2005-2012)
Full time instructor, Science, Social Studies at the 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels
Designed and implemented curriculum for Science, Social Studies, and summer enrichment program, including biology field-
work, philosophy, problem-solving, and music history for 4th through 7th grade students

Adjunct Professor: Oglala Lakota College

Manderson, SD (2012)
Expository Writing instructor
Worked with students at a diverse range of writing levels

Teacher: Computers & Technology, Red Cloud High School

Pine Ridge, SD (1997-2000)
Americorps Volunteer in a high needs Native American community, full time instructor, Computers, Keyboarding, and
Advanced Computers
developed and implemented departmental curriculum (Technology)
District site technology consultant; assisted with design and upgrade of school-wide computer network
CDL certified school bus driver in addition to full-time teaching duties

EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, Rutgers University School of Law
Camden, NJ (2000-2003)
3.178 Cumulative GPA
Journal of Law & Urban Policy, Editorial staff 2002-2003
Academic Scholarship, Deans List Fall 2002, Best Oral Argument for Appellant, Moot Court 2001

Masters-Education, Colorado State University

Fort Collins,CO (2015-2016)
3.963 Cumulative GPA
Masters degree with a focus on administrative leadership (principal licensure cohort)
Successfully completed the Principal PLACE exam with high scores

Bachelor of Arts-English, Mount Saint Marys University

Emmitsburg,MD (1993-1997)
Graduated Cum Laude, George Henry Miles Honors Society
Cumulative GPA 3.539
Member Lambda Iota Tau (International Honors Society, Literature), George Henry Miles Honor Society, Deans List 7
semesters

Black Hills State University, Oglala Lakota College, Rutgers University

Completed coursework required for license requirements (RU, BHSU)
3 years of Lakota Language classes (OLC)