MATTHEW W.

GOLUSIN
Matthewgolusin.weebly.com
Golusinma@gmail.com

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

David Ellis Academy – West, Redford, MI August 2018-Present

Academic Assistant Principal Grades 3-5 & Electives
 Observed colleagues and provided feedback based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework.
 Measured student performance based on correlating multiple data points including: classroom formative and
summative assessments, NWEA-MAP, ANET, iReady, M-STEP, and DRA scores.
 Established open communication between parents and guardians to promote a fluid partnership between home and
school.
 Co-Taught, modeled, and provided assistance with Core Knowledge Language Arts, Daily 5/3, Eureka Math, and
Mindfulness within each classroom.
 Interviewed and selected prospective teacher candidates for vacancies.
 Created and facilitated a series of professional development sessions, which targeted school-wide instructional
deficiencies.

David Ellis Academy – West, Redford, MI August 2016-July 2018

Student Achievement Coach Grades 5-8 & Electives
 Conducted walkthroughs and debriefing sessions with teachers on a weekly/biweekly basis.
 Trained to implement several styles of instructional coaching, including cognitive coaching.
 Served as a contributing member of the School Improvement Team, and Leader In Me Lighthouse Team.
 Director of Summer School Program.
 Organized male mentoring sessions for students, grades 3-8.

Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI February 2016-August 2016
Athletic Director
 Responsible for financial management, and evaluation of athletic programs.
 Coordinated, organized and scheduled facilities for practices and games.
 Conducted weekly eligibility reports for all athletes.
 Ensured athletic protocols were aligned with MHSAA standards.

Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI August 2015-August 2016
Social Studies Content Lead Grades 6-12
 Coached, observed and debriefed with social studies teachers.
 Carefully analyzed data with content leads, and Dean of Curriculum, to gain a better understanding of students’
strengths and areas of improvement.
 Developed, led and organized professional development and community events.
 Communicated closely with Special Education department to streamline our efforts to meet the needs of the students.
 Successfully implemented principles of Restorative Justice and student equity practices.

Detroit Public Schools, Detroit Collegiate Prep, Detroit, MI September 2012-August 2014
Grade Level Lead
 Facilitated weekly Early Warning Indicator (EWI) and team meetings to discuss current challenges, and created action
plans designed to overcome student, teacher and school culture deficiencies.
 Mentored first-year teachers through various coaching methods and techniques.
 Fostered a productive and professional learning environment for teachers of all experiences and backgrounds.
 Lead and organized several community events, including Spelling Bee, and Community Grade Conferences.
 TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI August 2014-August 2016
9th Grade US. History and Geography Teacher
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Detroit Public Schools, Detroit Collegiate Prep, Detroit, MI September 2011-August 2014
9th Grade Lead Social Studies Teacher

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Ed.S., Educational Leadership Spring 2020 (Anticipated)

Oakland University

M.A., Public Administration – Education 2015

University of Michigan-Flint

B.A., Secondary Education, Social Studies 2010

Western Michigan University

Certification/Training
Oakland Schools Aspiring Principals’ Leadership Academy
MSU Coaching 101 – Foundations Training
Michigan Administrative Certificate
Michigan Secondary Professional Teaching Certificate (RX 6-12)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Clawson High School, Clawson, MI June 2015-April 2018

Varsity and Junior Varsity Assistant Coach

Lahser High School/Bloomfield Hills High School, Bloomfield Hills, MI September 2010-April 2014
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Head Freshman Basketball Coach

INTERESTS

Spending time with family and friends, golfing, reading, vacations Up North, cooking and baking, having the greenest
lawn on the street.

REFERENCES

Marcy Novak Marty Chaffee Kim Williams (Alsobrooks)

Program Principal of Curriculum and Oakland Schools Student Achievement Coach
Instruction Martin.Chaffee@oakland.k12.mi.us Grades 3-5
David Ellis Academy - West David Ellis Academy - West
mnovak@deaschools.com kalsobrooks@deaschools.com