About Adrian
Dr. Adrian Michael Blumenthal is an accomplished educator and instructional coach with extensive expertise in curriculum and instruction. With a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Denver, he specializes in enhancing teacher evaluations through dialogic feedback. Dr. Blumenthal has served in various roles, including adjunct instructor and language arts department chair, and has designed numerous courses aligning with college-level expectations and project-based learning. His work in data-driven assessments and teacher mentorship has significantly impacted educational outcomes. He is a sought-after speaker at educational conferences, sharing insights on humanizing teacher evaluations and fostering student voices in assessment.
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Professional Summary
With over two decades of experience in education, this professional has held significant roles across a spectrum of prestigious institutions. Currently an Instructional Coach at Hinkley High School and Adjunct Instructor at the Community College of Aurora, they have demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering curriculum, mentoring educators, and pioneering innovative teaching methods. Their tenure includes noteworthy positions such as Concurrent Enrollment Instructor and Language Arts Department Chair, showcasing a commitment to fostering academic excellence through rigorous instruction in composition, literature, and technical writing. Their collaborative work in curriculum development and professional development workshops across various educational entities, including the University of Denver and STRIVE prep schools, underscores their dedication to educational improvement and leadership.
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Community College of Aurora
2025 - Present
- Designed and taught composition courses for composition classes. Worked with colleagues on department wide assessments.
Instructional Coach
Hinkley High School
2025 - Present
- Worked with 11th and 12th grade Language Arts teachers in building coaching cycles, and providing data-driven instruction. Organized, planned, and created professional development days for all-staff workshops. Coordinated with assistant principals and teachers to plan, execute, and analyze data from PLCs. Served in official and unofficial capacities as a mentor to teachers. Taught a dual enrollment class with the Community College of Aurora in College Composition. Developed curriculum for sheltered instruction for MLL learners, and coached teachers working with MLL students.
Concurrent Enrollment/Language Arts Instructor
Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice
2022 - 2025
- Designed ENG 1021 &1022 (composition classes), 1031 (technical writing), and 2021 (creative writing classes that bridged standards-based instruction with college-level expectations. Designed specific Language Arts courses in composition, literature, research, and speech that aligned standards-based instruction with project-based learning, critical thinking skills, and the sixteen habits of mind. Collaborated with school leadership and English department teachers to create school-wide assessments in writing and provided the metrics for data analysis, including correlation and ANOVA analysis. Collaborated with district leaders to create district-wide trainings for Language arts and newcomer teachers in data-driven assessment development, unit-plan design, and horizontal alignment.
Adjunct English Instructor
Community College of Denver
2021 - 2022
- Designed and taught composition, technical writing, and creative writing classes.
Graduate Assistant for Dr. Paul Michalec
University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education
2021 - 2021
- Co-taught Introduction to Curriculum Studies for doctoral students.
Graduate Assistant for Dr. Maria del Carmen Salazar
University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education
2018 - 2020
- Co-taught Critical Perspectives in Education and Race, Class, & Gender issues in Education.
Concurrent Enrollment/Language Arts Instructor
Denver Center for International Studies (Montbello)
2018 - 2021
- Designed ENG 1021 &1022 (composition classes) that bridged standards-based instruction with college-level expectations. Designed AP literature and AP composition courses. Designed specific Language Arts courses in composition, literature, research, and speech that aligned standards-based instruction with project-based learning, critical thinking skills, and the sixteen habits of mind. Collaborated with leadership team to develop specific SAT prep courses. Worked with administration and English department teachers to develop school-wide assessments in writing and provided the metrics for data analysis, including correlation and ANOVA analysis. Created district-wide trainings for Language arts and newcomer teachers in data-driven assessment development, unit-plan design, and horizontal alignment.
Instructional Coach/Concurrent Enrollment Instructor/Language Arts Instructor
Aurora Central High School
2016 - 2018
- Promoted to Instructional Coach for Humanities. Administered Professional Learning Community meetings with various content teams. Assisted grade level teams in developing unit plans and common assessments. Observed teachers and provided one-on-one instruction. Designed professional development for staff on unit planning, classroom management, and assessment design. Designed ENG 1021 &1022 (composition classes) that bridged standards-based instruction with college-level expectations. Designed specific Language Arts courses in composition, literature, research, and speech that aligned standards-based instruction with project-based learning, critical thinking skills, and the sixteen habits of mind.
Language Arts Department Chair
STRIVE prep schools
2015 - 2016
- Organized and collaborated on weekly department meetings for English Language Arts teachers. Performed classroom observations and gave instructional feedback to Language Arts teachers. Designed AP literature and AP Language courses. Designed specific Language Arts courses in composition, literature, research, and speech that aligned standards-based instruction with project-based learning, critical thinking skills, and the sixteen habits of mind. Collaborated with team leaders and district personnel to develop district-wide assessment for all STRIVE high schools.
Language Arts Department Chair
Pinnacle Charter High School
2011 - 2015
- Worked with principal to become ACT testing coordinator. Collaborated with principal to become TCAP testing coordinator and school organizer for testing and trainings. Worked with faculty development team to design staff professional development. Designed ENG 1021 &1022 (composition classes) that bridged standards-based instruction with college-level expectations. Designed specific Language Arts courses in composition, literature, research, and speech that aligned standards-based instruction with project-based learning, critical thinking skills, and the sixteen habits of mind.
Adjunct English Instructor
Front Range Community College
2013 - 2013
- Designed and taught composition classes.
Adjunct Instructor
Community College of Aurora
2004 - 2006
- Worked with colleagues on department wide assessments. Designed and taught composition courses for composition classes. Evaluated and mentored peers.
Adjunct English Instructor
Community College of Denver
2006 - 2008
- Designed and taught composition, technical writing, and creative writing classes. Worked with colleagues on department wide assessments.
Adjunct English Instructor
Arapahoe Community College
2006 - 2008
- Designed and taught composition, technical writing, and creative writing classes. Worked with colleagues on department wide assessments.
Adjunct English Instructor
Cumberland County Community College
2002 - 2003
- Designed and taught composition, technical writing, and creative writing classes. Worked with colleagues on department wide assessments.
Adjunct English Instructor
Camden County College
2001 - 2003
- Designed and taught composition, technical writing, and creative writing classes. Worked with colleagues on department wide assessments.
Education Summary
The individual is pursuing a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education, with a focus on enhancing teacher evaluations through cultural dialogic feedback, under the guidance of Dr. Brette Garner, and maintaining a commendable GPA of 3.9. They hold a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Regis University, achieving Dean's List honors and spearheading a project on designing a conceptual school emphasizing project-based learning. Previously, they earned an MFA in English/Creative Writing from Long Island University, graduating summa cum laude, and an MA in Communications with a focus on Composition and Rhetorical Studies from Rowan University. Their academic journey began with a BA in History from Rutgers University, showcasing a diverse educational foundation and a dedication to interdisciplinary scholarship.
Education History
PhD Curriculum & Instruction
University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education
2025
GPA 3.9 Dissertation: Establishing Cultural Dialogic Feedback: Enhancing Teacher Evaluation with the Humanization of Teachers Advisor: Dr. Brette Garner
MEd Educational Leadership
Regis University
2025
GPA 3.9 Project: Designing conceptual school: Colorado’s School of Project-based Learning Honors: Dean’s List
MFA English/Creative Writing
Long Island University
2025
GPA 4.0 Project: Gambler’s Peak (novel) Honors: Summa cum laude
MA Communications/Composition and Rhetorical Studies
Rowan University
2025
GPA 3.8 Project: Novel prospectus for Gambler’s Peak
BA History
Rutgers University
2025
GPA 3.0
Publications Summary
In the realm of academic publications, two noteworthy 2025 works emerge, both exploring innovative frameworks. The journal article "The Sequenced Stages of Performativity: Reframing Educational Policies in Teacher Evaluation through Dialogic Feedback," currently under review by the Journal of Educational Research and Practice, offers a novel perspective on educational policy restructuring through feedback methodologies. Meanwhile, a book chapter titled "Understanding our driving forces and embracing a philosophy of staged growth: Bruce Lee’s stages of cultivation in academics," under consideration in the book "Strategic Pathways to Faculty Wellbeing and Mindfulness," presents an interdisciplinary approach, blending philosophical perspectives with academic development strategies. Both pieces exhibit a commitment to advancing academic discourse and practical application.
Published Works
The Sequenced Stages of Performativity: Reframing Educational Policies in Teacher Evaluation through Dialogic Feedback
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Understanding our driving forces and embracing a philosophy of staged growth: Bruce Lee’s stages of cultivation in academics
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