SCOTT HANNON 422 Pacific Street #3, Brooklyn, NY 10009 646-696-9021

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Self-driven, highly-analytical educator and former directorwith over 10 years teaching experience, 4 years counseling and coaching experience, and 8 years of experience leading professional development and organizational improvement trainingsdesigned to increase and enhance academic, social and emotional intelligence in classrooms, schools and learning communities

EDUCATION

Harvard Graduate School of Education Master’s Degree. Psychology & Human Development, Risk & Prevention,

Cambridge, MAGroup Counseling, Transformative Learning, Ethical and MoralReasoning

Aug 2010 – Dec 2011Cross-Cultural Leadership, Group Learning, Education Policy and Curriculum Design.

Columbia Teachers CollegeEd.D pursuit. Two third complete with interdisciplinary doctorate made up of courses

New York, NY in Leadership, Organizational Psychology, Human Developments, Conflict Resolution,

Aug 2009–PresentTransformative Learning, Group Counseling, Learning Theory and Curriculum Design.

University of California, BerkeleyBachelor of Arts.Double major in History and Mathematical Econometrics.

Berkeley, CAAdditional courses in Education, Literature, Writing, Communications, Psychology,

1985 – 1990Communication, Sociology, Astronomy, and Math through advanced Calculus.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

International Academic AllianceWorkshop Leader. Led large workshop for visiting Chinese high school students on

Columbia University, NYtopics related to college readiness. Curriculum included cultural differences

January 2012 reaching potential, positive attitude, widening perspective, and broadening horizons.

Axiom Learning Academic and Life Coach. Start-up with the Bill Gates Foundation and McKinsey

Cambridge, MAon the Board. Comprehensive assessment using Howard Gardener’s MI framework

Summer 2011 – December 2011to assess academic, social and emotional needs of students followed by coaching.

Fractal Bridge InstituteFounder and Director. The primary purpose and serviceof the Fractal Bridge Institute

SF Bay and NY Cityis to exercise adaptive leadership strategies to address tough challenges and solve

2004 – Presentcomplex problems in schools and other education-related organizations. Additionally:

  • Increase academic, ethical, social and emotional intelligence throughout school
  • Improve communication skills between students, teachers and administrators
  • Conduct whole school transformative professional development training programs for teachers and administrator.
  • Monitor school needs to improve data-informed decision-making
  • Improvedifferentiated instruction and achievement in all disciplines
  • Improve professional collaboration of teachers across grade levels and between disciplines
  • Improve literacy coaching and use of most cutting edge learning theories on differentiated learning
  • Implement key systemic school level initiatives while meeting performance targets
  • Provide feedback from schools to central office so as to inform appropriate district policies
  • Develop relationships with external partners in the education community

Professional Development Workshops and Trainings: College Readiness, Mastering Group Learning, Using Counseling Principles in the Classroom, Exploring Meaning-Making in Schools, Supporting Schools in Transition, Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory for Teachers, Backward Planning Curriculum Design, The Authentic School, Complex Conflict Resolution in Schools, Enhanced Interdisciplinary Planning, Increasing Emotional Intelligence, Moral Adult/Moral Children, Holistic Schools that Include Parents, Transcending Teacher Cliques, Exercising Adaptive Leadership in Schools, The Art and Science of Portraiture, Using History Alive Curriculum, Transformative Learning in Schools, The Paradox of Trust in Schools, Mastering Adaptive Challenges, Improving Character Education, Arete Excellence and the Art of Reflection in Schools.

JRP School for the Performing Arts Director of School. Empowered ten teachers serving 300+ high school age students.

San Rafael, CALed professional development programs for teachers. Co-taught singing, acting, film,

2006 and television courses. Incorporated EQ-related distinctions into arts curriculum.

Oakland School for the ArtsHead of Social Studies Department. Empowered department to function more

Oakland, CAeffectively. Incorporated emotional intelligence into Social Studies curriculum. Edited

2005- 2006 teacher lesson plans. Led transformative group learning sessions. Taught U.S. History,World History and Filmto 10th and 11thgrade student. Co-led college counseling and workedwith administration tointegrate arts into the academic curriculum.

Western Career CollegeCollege Instructor. TaughtCommunications, Psychology and Critical Thinking within

Emeryville, CAGeneral Education Department of this career college. Collaborated with the Dean to

Spring, 2005increase the success and well-being of students by facilitating the development of social and emotional intelligence. Improved student study habits and college success skills.

San Francisco Bay Area SchoolsSocial Studies Teacher. Taught U.S. History, World History, Ancient History,

SF Bay Area, CAGovernment, Diversity Studies, Economics, Psychology and Peer Counseling at Notre

1998-2004Dame and Aurora High Schools.Served as informal school counselor. Led 10th-grade advisory group. Coached and mentored newer Social Studies and Math teachers.

San Francisco Bay Area SchoolsMathematicsTeacher. Taught middle school Math and History at Bentley K-8

SF Bay Area, CAin Berkeley, CA; AP Calculus and Pre-Calculus to 11th and 12th grades at Bishop

1994 - 1998O’Dowd High School; middle school Math at Mt. Tamalpais School in Mill Valley, CA. Developed and implemented Math enrichment and curriculum differentiation strategies to meet the needs of students with learning challenges and disabilities. Tutored Math.

Ivy West & Sylvan Learning CenterAcademic Tutor. Substantially raised average SAT Math and Verbal scores.

SF, Burlingame, & San Bruno Successfully implemented strategies to improve study skills and significantly reduce test

1990 - 1994anxiety using Emotional Intelligence-related techniques applied to test-taking skills.

SPORTS & COACHINGTennis Coach. Coached Head Royce team in 1994. Taught ranked youth at Claremont

Oakland, CATennis Club, Oakland Mayor Tennis, and Strawberry Canyon Park & Recreation.

1990, 1994Top player on Junior Varsity team at UC Berkeley and played for Harvard Club Team.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Harvard Graduate School of EdMentor and Coach. Supported Masters-level Special Studies students in designing

Cambridge, MAtheir graduate programs in such a way that they optimized their greatest gifts and talents.

2011

Arete Excellence/Authentic SFCertified Life Coach. Completed highly regarded intensive year-long program called

SF Bay Areathe Transformative Coaching and Leadership Training. Emphasis on engaged listening,

2008–2009clear and authentic communication, and distinctions related to effective leadership.

Rudolf Steiner CollegeSummer Certificate. Training in the Waldorf methodology. Emphasis on ahumanistic

Sacramento, CAapproach to pedagogy, connecting curriculum to developmental stages, interdisciplinary

Summers, 2003, 2007methods, and the appreciation of imagination, creativity, moral and ethical responsibility.

Landmark EducationCurriculum for Living. Courses include the Forum, Advanced Course, Self-Express

San Francisco Bay Area& Leadership, Forum Leaders Training Program, Communications Course, Advanced

1991 – 1995Communications, Integrity, Relationships and High Performance.

VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES

Volunteer Initiatives Marakkech Moroccan orphanage. Raised $3,000 for The Hunger Project. Built library in

World WideCosta Rica.Facilitated many transformative Challenge Day courses. Mentored students

1990 – 1994in Court Appointed Student Advocateprogram (CASA). Facilitated Youth-At-Risk Retreat Courses.Volunteered in workshops related to reducing racism and discrimination based on the film Color of Fear, West Side Story and related films and literature.

...ue, and enjoy frequently 'travel' to the other's 'culture.'"
~Robert Ke