Timothy F. Bussineau, M.A.

16672 Keith Drive Macomb Township, MI 48042(586)246-4155 timothy.bussineau@gmail.com

Educator, Community Relations Specialist, MISD Advocate
__________________Summary of Qualifications___________________
Offering a unique blend of education, communication, marketing, web design, community relations and governmental
experience. Dedicated advocate and community fundraiser for the MISD, its schools, programs and students. Proven
ability to communicate to staff, boards of education, community and civic organizations and local media. Highly
successful in coordinating special community projects and events.

________________________Areas of Expertise_________________________
Communication Education Sponsorships
Web Design Data Driven Decisions Digital Media
Community Involvement Event coordination Public speaking
Educational Policy Staff training Sales and Marketing

________________________MISD Background__________________________

Initiated and coordinated multiple bottle drives that partnered Romeo High baseball players, student leaders,
Romeo Key Club, Kiwanis, and Farmer Jack Supermarkets. These bottle drives generated thousands of dollars
that were donated to the MISD Education Project for Homeless Youth

Current member of Teacher Leader Cohort VIII

Teacher advisor for Global Trade Mission

As a result of my responsibilities in the Knights of Columbus, have raised and personally distributed thousands of
dollars to MISD schools and programs that serve their student populations

Attended multiple MISD learning center training sessions including Data Director, Civics Network, E2020,
Reading Apprentice, Teen Suicide Prevention and Child Neglect, and Classroom Instruction that Works

____________________________Experience______________________________

ADMI NI STRATI VE

2008-2010 Romeo Community Schools, Summer School Supervisor
Assisted in overall site operations of a three building, K-12 summer school program which
included elementary reading enhancement, bilingual program, middle school MISD bridges to
algebra, middle school language arts support and high school credit recovery
Worked with building administrators, curriculum and transportation departments to
improve student pick up and drop off times
Prepared reports for the counseling department, central office and the MISD
Communicated with parents and staff to improve student behavior and attendance
Communication liaison between the central office and the summer program staff
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EDUCATI ONAL

2003-Present Romeo Community Schools, High School Social Studies Teacher
Part of a team that designed and implemented the Alternative Pathways Program in 2012. This
program features dynamic academic, social and attendance interventions that target students
"at risk" of graduating. Program has 77% student success rate in first two years
Facilitator of 3 MLK professional staff development breakout sessions
Have spoken and presented at 3 school board meetings including a 15 minute Alternative
pathways report that was tape delayed broadcast on WJBR channel 6
Presented at district Curriculum Steering Committee meeting
Responsibilities have included head J.V. baseball coach, head J.V. football coach,
co-sponsor of class of 2009, Macomb County Teen Court advisor, Global Trade Mission
advisor, District E2020 administrator

2000-2003 Memphis Community Schools, High Social Studies, Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Recognized as High School teacher of the year and became a regional finalist for the Michigan
Department of Education teacher of the year award as a result of teaching an Advance Placement
U.S. History course that utilized two-way live video conferencing system which allowed
simultaneous instruction to students at two separate High Schools
Motivated students in current events class to produce a weekly student newspaper that was based
on social studies standards
Responsibilities included SADD advisor, head varsity baseball coach, assistant varsity football
coach

1998-Present Utica Community Schools
In the summer of 2011 was part of a committee made up of central office and building
administrators, parents and staff which drafted a successful proposal to reinstate Junior High
Sports in the district after they were cut by the Board of Education
First ever president of Shelby Junior High Sports Booster Club
Engaged parent of three students in the district including two who attend the
Utica Academy of International Studies
Former Substitute teacher, multiple buildings
Former Intramural Sports coordinator, Malow Junior High School
Taught 3rd grade Eco-system lesson at the Instructional Resource Center

1998-2005 Chippewa Valley Community Schools

Student teacher Chippewa Valley High School
8th grade football coach Algonquin Middle school
6 year summer school teacher
Former substitute teacher, multiple buildings
Substitute Community Education Youth Instructor


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COMMUNITY

2008-2010 St. Isidore Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight
On behalf of the council, received the Michigan Youth Project Award at the 2009
annual state conference at Mackinac Island. Award was based on our council's efforts in
partnering with former Detroit Tiger Sean Casey, The Deroit Tigers Foundation, Meijer's, and
Wright and Fillipas to raise funds for Clinton Township Little League Challenger Division
baseball field
Chief executive officer of 320 member council, one of the largest in the state
Coordinated council audits and oversaw council accounts payable and receivables
Represented council at community special events
Current Web designer and webmaster
Distributed tens of thousands of dollars of raised funds to community charities and
organizations
Attended two state conferences at Mackinac Island

MARKETI NG

1996-1998 Palace Sports and Entertainment, Account Representative
Acted as a liaison between ABC affiliate WJRT TV-12, Big Brothers-Big Sisters and the Palace
in the filming of a weekly segment which showcased a youth in the Flint area that was in need of
a mentor. Also was a guest on a community spotlight program and appeared in television
commercials as myself and as a mascot.
Sold sponsorships, individual game, season and group ticket packages for the Detroit
Pistons, Detroit Vipers, Detroit Neon, Concerts and other special events
Organized and attended community and school appearances with professional athletes
Assisted in game operations and media relations for the Detroit Vipers Hockey team

GOVERNMENT

2013 Macomb Township, I naugural Appointed Historical Commission Member
Assisted in the coordination of the first annual Vintage Baseball game at Macomb Corners.
Communicated with the offices of the Macomb County Executive, Sheriff, Prosecutor and
Commissioners who were playing in the game. Ordered uniforms, secured the major
financial sponsor and insured proper event promotion for that sponsor. Played in the game
alongside local political leaders and emceed the event
Designed website for the commission
Was interviewed and featured on "Spotlight Macomb" which was broadcast on Macomb
Township Government public access channel
Media liason

1995 United States Senate, Honorable Spencer Abraham, Staff intern
Was a direct assistant to the regional field office staff member whom served as a liaison
between constituents and the United States Postal Service and the Internal Revenue Service
Drafted correspondence on behalf of the Senator
Attended community and corporate events with the Senate staff
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____________________Website Design Background______________________

Web designer and current webmaster
Anchor Bay Angels Baseball/Softball Club, St. Isidore Knights of Columbus,
Romeo High School Alternative Pathways Program and classroom website

Former web designer and webmaster
Macomb Township Historical Commission

Co-facilitator of 2013 Romeo High School MLK professional development web design breakout session


____________________________Recognition______________________________

High School Teacher of the Year, Memphis High School

Regional finalist for Michigan Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association District and Regional Coach of the Year

MISD Teacher Leader Cohort VIII


____________________________Education______________________________

Masters of Arts in Teaching, Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Saginaw Valley State University