Adam Zeiser
High School Principal
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, educational leadership, and curriculum development. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team building; leveraging these soft skills to foster an inclusive and effective educational environment. Committed to enhancing school performance and student success through collaborative leadership and data-driven decisions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Educational Certifications: Principal K-12, Secondary Ed, TEFL
Work History
Principal
One Bright Ray Community High School
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and gave feedback on lesson plans.
- Principal of day school serving overaged and undercredited high school students.
- Principal of the night school serving adults of all ages from the city of Philadelphia.
- Conducted biweekly teacher observations, with targeted feedback.
- Created targeted PDs and PLCs for all teaching staff.
- Designed curriculum in accordance with state standards.
- Oversaw all staff at two campuses.
- Developed school improvement plans in coordination with Phila SD.
Dean of Academics
One Bright Ray Community High School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead teacher development between two campuses.
- Served as an instructional coach for all teachers.
- I gave targeted feedback to all teachers.
Teacher
One Bright Ray Community High School
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitator for the School Advisory Council.
- Conducted teacher observations.
- Conducted multiple professional development trainings for all teaching staff.
- Rewrote the history curriculum across all social studies courses.
- I taught World History and Social Science in a project-based learning school.
- Designed units, lessons, and final projects.
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
, Czech Republic
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught English as a second langaugue to adults and children.
9th grade World History, Team Leader
Freire Charter High School
07.2015 - 07.2019
Social Studies Teacher
New Media Technology Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
09.2011 - 07.2015
Education
Principal Certification -
08.2022
M. Ed. -
12.2012
B.A. - Political Science
07.2009
Skills
- Creative and engaging
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Academic administration
- Curriculum development
- Communications expert
- Training and mentoring
- Student engagement
- Staff development
- Academic advising
- Collaborative learning
- Recruitment and retention
- Parent involvement
- Teacher mentoring
- Process improvements
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- Principal K-12
- Social Studies (7-12)
- TEFL
Timeline
Principal - One Bright Ray Community High School
05.2024 - Current
Dean of Academics - One Bright Ray Community High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher - One Bright Ray Community High School
02.2021 - 07.2023
ESL Teacher - ESL Teacher
09.2019 - 01.2020
9th grade World History, Team Leader - Freire Charter High School
07.2015 - 07.2019
Social Studies Teacher - New Media Technology Charter School
09.2011 - 07.2015
- Principal K-12
- Social Studies (7-12)
- TEFL
Point Park University - Principal Certification,
Chestnut Hill College - M. Ed.,
Dickinson College - B.A., Political Science
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