Adriana E. Strong
Queensbury,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Elementary Principal with over three years of administrative leadership experience, specializing in enhancing instructional systems, cultivating a positive school culture, and leveraging data-driven decision-making to drive student success. Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive school-wide structures that elevate student outcomes, enhance teacher effectiveness, and sustain a consistent, nurturing learning environment. Committed to fostering equity, accountability, and collaboration among students, staff, and families to ensure an inclusive educational experience. Skilled in leading initiatives that promote continuous improvement and community engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Principal PreK-6
Whitehall Central School District
Whitehall, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong instructional leadership by developing systems to support student learning at all levels
- Used benchmark assessment data to align instructional outcomes and identify students needing support
- Implemented a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to provide targeted interventions
- Established reading and mathematics intervention groups across all grade levels
- Facilitated collaboration between classroom teachers and intervention specialists
- Ensured targeted instruction was delivered effectively and strategically
- Contributed to curriculum development and instructional consistency
- Led implementation of a cohesive, school-wide curriculum in math and reading
- Created a consistent instructional foundation across grade levels
- Supported the progressive development of essential skills
- Strengthened vertical alignment between grade levels
- Strengthened horizontal alignment within grade levels
- Established a structured and consistent approach to school climate and discipline by implementing a comprehensive, PBIS-aligned framework, including a clearly defined discipline matrix that ensures fairness, clarity, and consistency in behavioral expectations and responses across the building
5th Grade Teacher
Hartford Central School District
Hartford, NY
09.2016 - 04.2023
- Subject Areas Taught: Math and Science
- Modified Volleyball Coach
- Tanager Pride Advisor
- Hartford Faculty Association Treasurer
- Cheerleading Advisor
- Hartford Star Newspaper Club Advisor
- Sick Bank Committee Advisor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education with a Concentration in Humanities
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NYMaster of Science - Special Education 1-6
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PAGraduate Program School Building Leader Certification - undefined
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Queensbury, NYSkills
- Effective leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional coaching
Certification
- New York State Professional Certification in Education: Grades 1-6 January 2012
- New York State Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities: Grades 1-6 Pending
- New York State Initial Certification School Building Leader August 2022
Timeline
Elementary Principal PreK-6
Whitehall Central School District
04.2023 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Hartford Central School District
09.2016 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Special Education 1-6
Saint Joseph’s University
Graduate Program School Building Leader Certification - undefined
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education with a Concentration in Humanities
State University of New York at Cortland