Resume of

Lawrence Coleman
5222 Penn Avenue North (612) 222-4473
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55430 coleman5499@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To provide strategic direction and innovative leadership to achieve educational equity by opening pathways to
college and career while improving the social-emotional and academic success of all students.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Liaison/Dean of Students, Cooper High School July 2013-Present
Robbinsdale Area Schools New Hope, Minnesota
Supervised attendance and discipline policies for students in grades 9-12. Convened with parents, staff, and community
agencies to devise academic plans for student success. Produced, organized, and presented staff development workshops in
the areas of decreasing the achievement gap, authentic instruction, personalizing learning and building professional learning
communities.
Evidence of proficiency in the core competencies of an ideal candidate:
Enhanced educational opportunities, improved student achievement, and increased interactions among students and
staff of diverse cultures.
Presented programming and curriculum support to individual faculty, in addition to departments and community-
based programs.
Plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for resource students.
Proactive Personal Learning Community (PLC) member.

Cultural Liaison, Cooper High School August 2011-June 2013

Robbinsdale Area Schools New Hope, Minnesota
Supervised attendance and discipline policies for students in grades 9-12. Convened with parents, staff, and community
agencies to devise academic plans for student success. Produced, organized, and presented staff development workshops in
the areas of decreasing the achievement gap, authentic instruction, personalizing learning and building professional learning
communities.
Evidence of proficiency in the core competencies of an ideal candidate:
Plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for center-based students.
Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional
development of individuals.

Student Success Coordinator, Dunwoody Academy High School August 2009-June 2011
Minneapolis Charter School Minneapolis, Minnesota
Supervisor several staff in the Student Success Center (Behavior Management)
Coordinate Truancy Program
Implement Policies and Procedures to Students and Staff
Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional
development of individuals
Supervise students in a variety of school related settings.
Special Education Teacher, Peachtree High School August 2006 June 2009
Gwinnett County Public Schools Suwannee, Georgia
Plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district AKS curriculum
Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional
development of individuals
Supervise students in a variety of school related settings
Monitor and evaluate student learning of the curriculum
Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
Special Education Paraprofessional, Peachtree High School August 2003 May 2006
Gwinnett County Public Schools Suwannee, Georgia
Facilitated and coordinated adaptive physical education program for students with special needs.
Prepared courses of study and daily lesson plans.
Provided individual and group instruction.
Conducted assessment and testing.
Participated in the development of an individualized plan for students.
Additional Experience
Assistant Football Coach, Peachtree High School August 2005 June 2009
Gwinnett County Public Schools Suwannee, Georgia
Focused on building a team-first mentality then physically.
Worked in collaboration with parents, schools and community organizations and businesses.
Assistant Basketball Coach, Peachtree High School August 2005 June 2009
Gwinnett County Public Schools Suwannee, Georgia
Instructed Basketball players on the fundamentals of Basketball, with added focus on self-discipline,
leadership, and sportsmanship.
Drivers Education Instructor, Peachtree High School August 2007 June 2009
Gwinnett County Public Schools Suwannee, Georgia
Imparts knowledge of:
Defensive driving skills
State driving laws
Accident causality and avoidance

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Education Leadership May 2016
Concordia University Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Education Leadership Licensure Program Expected Graduation, 2017
Mankato State University Mankato, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Recreational Administration May 1998
Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Provisional Teachers Certificate August 2006-June 2011
State of Georgia Department of Education Gwinnett, Georgia

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BrainU Inquiry-based activities and instructional strategies development for Science Teachers.
Eyes in the Sky II Creating and conduction staff development sessions, using GIS data to enhance
instruction in the classroom.
Model Classroom Project Effective questioning and instructional practices, developing curriculum and
instructional strategies that are effective in reaching classroom and school-wide goals.
Hope Foundation: Failure Is Not an Option Leadership in the school and classroom.
Software and Technology Proficiencies
Microsoft: Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word
Use of: Chrome Books, Google Suites, and Smart Boards
Prezi, Survey Monkey, Piktocharts, and Animoto

MEMBERSHIPS
Rebuilding Together: Twin Cities
REFERENCES
Available upon request