Erick Alfonso, Ed.D, M.B.A.
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
As a transformational leader, I am eager to join the USDOE School Ambassador Fellowship, where I aim to leverage my expertise in enhancing student achievement via data-driven academic initiatives. My experience includes fostering positive outcomes for diverse student groups through the development of innovative community outreach programs and effective policy formulation. My commitment lies in elevating educational standards and success for all students through dynamic and evidence-based approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
Secaucus Board Of Education
07.2023 - Current
- Provides staff leadership to ensure understanding of and promote the educational objectives of the district. Plans and administers programs of in-service educational activities for instructional staff.
- Awarded USDOE Fostering Diverse Schools Program grant in amount of $499,360
- Coordinates all formal efforts of the professional staff in projects of curriculum improvement.
- Supervision of planning, development, publication, and distribution of all curriculum guides prepared by and to be distributed among the instructional staff.
- Works with the principals in the development of programs for the ongoing evaluation of instruction and curriculum.
- Development and coordination of district budget.
- Works with the principals and teacher committees in organizing and coordinating grade level and departmental meetings in order to affect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout the district.
- Oversees the annual evaluation process of teachers throughout the district.
- Coordinates special observance programs for staff implementation throughout the district.
- Development and implementation of ESSA grant and related programs.
- Responsible for the completion of reports, preparation for NJQSAC, as well as the annual development of district goals and strategic plans.
Graduate Professor
Ramapo College of New Jersey
04.2020 - Current
- Development of curriculum for Leadership, Curriculum, and Research courses
- Preparation of syllabi for multiple courses
- Present lectures
- Development of authentic assessments
- Assist current educators in acquiring the content knowledge necessary to become successful administrators.
- Mentor students with Action Research Projects
- Assist students with internship responsibilities and NJDOE certification
Middle School Principal
Bogota Board Of Education
04.2021 - 07.2023
- District English Language Learners Coordinator
- Spearheaded District expansion initiative through acquisition of new building and reconfiguration of districtwide grade-level offerings.
- Developed and led several committees geared towards District expansion initiative.
- Prepared budget for new school and submitted to school board with recommendations for furnishing, hiring, capital expenditures, technology updates and cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensured compliance of NJQSAC regulations.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Featured in news segment on national television.
- Partnered with Amazon to implement Future Engineer Program.
- Created schoolwide SEL program to provide additional support for all students.
- Obtained national recognition as a Common Sense School.
- Developed, monitored, and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Created morning and afterschool programs to promote student growth and target learning loss.
- Created policies and procedures for uniforms, code of conduct, and daily operations.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Administration of standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
High School Vice Principal
Bogota Board of Education
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborate with building principal in making data driven decisions to positively impact instructional practices
- Development of Master Scheduling
- Supervise and evaluate staff members in various disciplines from core to special activity subject areas
- Development and implementation of Academic Probation initiative
- Create a conducive academic and social environment for students, teachers, and ancillary staff members
- Disaggregate data for the purpose of enhancing instructional design and implementation of district initiated curriculum as well as authentic assessments at the school level
- Assist school principal with the completion of necessary state reports
- Assume responsibility for the discipline, attendance, health and safety of the students
- Provide cohesive community relations to ensure positive interactions within all stakeholders
- Testing Coordinator (PSAT, AP, NJSLA, ASVAB, AAPPL)
- Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator
Coordinator (Principal) of Passport To Learning & Wellness Program
Hoboken Board of Education
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Development of master schedule.
- Responsible for day to day operations of district-wide middle school program
- Supervision of staff for grades 6-8
- Develop relationships with community members to establish partnerships
- Assist parents with registration of students as needed
- Responsible for submission of weekly payroll
Dean of Students and Programs
Hoboken Board of Education
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Provide direction, leadership and management to the students which has resulted in a 75% decrease of discipline referrals
- Responsible for the administration of the In-School Support Program for at risk students which has resulted in a decline of referrals by over 20%
- Responsible for the design and implementation of math enrichment program to assist at risk students, as measured by NJSLA
- Assist school principal with the completion of necessary state reports
- Disaggregation of data for the purpose of enhancing the academic climate.
- Serve as teacher coach for new staff members by classroom observation and collaboration of new lessons
- Assume responsibility for the discipline, attendance, health and safety of the students.
- Assist with scheduling, training, and administration of NJSLA
- School HIB Specialist
- Chairperson of Attendance Committee
- Coordinate evening Sports Clinics.
Coordinator (Principal) of K-8 Summer Program
Hoboken Board of Education
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Development of master scheduling
- Develop curriculum for K-8 enrichment program
- Lead staff comprised of over 20 teachers
- Supervise day to day operations.
- Establish clear expectations for students to minimize disruptions to the academic environment.
- Development of purchase orders
- Registration of students
Physical Education Teacher
Union City Board of Education
09.2016 - 06.2018
- HIB Team
- Emergency Response Team
- Crisis/Intervention Team
- Curriculum mapping
- Implement Physical Education and Health curriculum to meet state requirements
- Create modifications for students with various physical and/or mental capabilities
Physical Education and Health Teacher/Administrator
Englewood On The Palisades School
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Administrative duties (NJSMART/SNEARS).
- PARCC coordination
- Implementation of new online CLE
- Lead transition to Google Classroom
- Conduct Professional Development for staff
- Advocate for Spanish speaking parents and students.
Education
M.B.A. Business Administration And Management
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah2023
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ2019
M.A. Educational Leadership
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ2016
B.A. Physical Education and Health
Kean University
Union, NJ2012
Accomplishments
- New Jersey School Business Administrator Certification
- New Jersey School Administrator Certification
- New Jersey Principal Certification
- New Jersey Supervision Certification
- New Jersey Health/Physical Education Teacher Certification
- Google Educator Level 1
- Anti-Bullying Specialist
Affiliations
- Ramapo College Graduate Education Advisory Board Member
- New Jersey Consortium for Excellence Through Equity
- Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS)
- American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
- New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA)
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (Seton Hall University)
- American Heart Association Youth Advisory Committee
- Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America)
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
Secaucus Board Of Education
07.2023 - Current
Middle School Principal
Bogota Board Of Education
04.2021 - 07.2023
Graduate Professor
Ramapo College of New Jersey
04.2020 - Current
High School Vice Principal
Bogota Board of Education
08.2019 - 06.2021
Coordinator (Principal) of Passport To Learning & Wellness Program
Hoboken Board of Education
07.2018 - 07.2019
Dean of Students and Programs
Hoboken Board of Education
07.2018 - 07.2019
Coordinator (Principal) of K-8 Summer Program
Hoboken Board of Education
07.2018 - 07.2019
Physical Education Teacher
Union City Board of Education
09.2016 - 06.2018
Physical Education and Health Teacher/Administrator
Englewood On The Palisades School
09.2012 - 06.2016
M.B.A. Business Administration And Management
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
Seton Hall University
M.A. Educational Leadership
Ramapo College of New Jersey
B.A. Physical Education and Health
Kean University
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