Andrea Marques-Clarke
Rensselaer,NY
Summary
New Thought student with accomplished background inspiring, motivating and leading teams to make effective decisions. Skilled at analyzing complex problems and implementing practical solutions. Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and committed to creating a vision for the future of the UFBL.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Support Services
Niskayuna Central School District
11.2022 - Current
- Implemented robust assessment tools for identifying individual learning styles and developing personalized academic plans aligned with each student''s unique strengths and challenges.
- Streamlined processes within the department, improving efficiency and allowing staff to focus on direct student support tasks.
- Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for students.
- Implemented effective communication channels between student support services, faculty, and administration to better serve the diverse needs of students.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and develop targeted intervention strategies.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members, resulting in more cohesive service provision across departments.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact on student outcomes.
- Provided ongoing training opportunities for staff members to stay current with evolving trends in higher education support services.
- Managed crisis response protocols by collaborating with campus safety and emergency response teams, ensuring timely assistance for students in distress.
- Enhanced student support services by assessing needs and implementing tailored programs.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the department, resulting in increased representation of underrepresented groups among staff and enhanced cultural competency across all programs.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff focusing on best practices in student support services delivery.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Academy Principal
Abrookin Career and Technical Center, City School District of Albany
08.2014 - Current
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Led the growth and successful progress of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at Albany High School from 3 to 11 New York state approved pathways
- Maintain relationships with students, parents, community providers
- Direct building level supervisor for 6 self-contained special education teacher and support staff
- Manage academy staff personnel including teachers, assistances, lunch staff, security monitors, custodial staff, nurses, and office and student support staff
- Conduct professional development workshops with CTE and special education staff
- Evaluate performance of academy teachers, CTE pathways, and staff
- Facilitate CTE Business Alliance Committee to establish partnerships with community members and businesses throughout the capital region
- Managed school budget including yearly Federal Perkin’s Grant
- Facilitate culturally responsive education professional development districtwide
- Re-defined the theme and focus of the School’s Leadership Academy
- Facilitate weekly MTSS meetings for special education collaborate with teachers on how to identify, target, create a plan, and measure the growth of students to address their academic, behavioral and attendance concerns and ensuring their overall success
- Collaborated with CTE teachers during their daily Common Planning meetings to address any issues specific to CTE students and/or CTE related state compliance
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
School Psychologist
City School District Of Albany
02.2007 - 06.2014
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Coordinated the 504 plan process for student with medical diagnoses to ensure they receive an equitable education
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinator of the Response to Intervention team to provide universal benchmarking and data analysis of students to identify those who require targeted academic and emotional intervention
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Consulted with teachers, parents, and other mental health professionals.
- Observed students in classroom and unstructured environments.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Handled calls from parents, community representatives, to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for middle school students.
School Psychologist
New York City Department Of Education, New York
10.1995 - 02.2007
- Evaluated students K-12 using a variety of academic and cognitive batteries to ascertain the need for special education services
- Wrote psychoeducational evaluations to document the strengths and learning challenges of students from kindergarten through age 21
- Conducted educational planning conferences to address individual student’s needs
- Facilitated CSE meetings to discuss findings of reports with parents, teachers, and key stakeholders to determine the need for special educations services
- Active member of the Instructional Support Team to collaboratively with teachers by providing recommendations to meet the needs of at-risk students
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Elementary School Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
11.1992 - 10.1995
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
CAS - School District Leader
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY08.2022
CAS - School Building Leader
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY07.2014
Master of Science - School Psychology
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Special Education
Howard University
Washington, DC05.1992
Skills
- School Administration
- Behavior Modification
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Budget Requests
- Grant Proposals
- School Improvements Planning
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Professional Development Planning
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Exceptional Oral Communication Skills
- Standardized Test Results Review
- Student and Parent Relations
- Staff Support
- Parent Meetings
- Staff Leadership
- New Program Approvals
- Operational Budgets Preparation
- Staffing Estimates
- Budget Recommendation
Affiliations
- District Culturally Responsive Education, Facilitator
- High School Equity Team Member Equity Committee, Co-Chairperson
- Student Equity Student, Advisor
- District Principal’s Evaluation (MPPR,) Member
- Committee Member Multi-Tier Student Support Committee, Chairperson
- District Curriculum Coordinating Counci,l Member
- District Culturally Responsive Education Committee, Member
- District Instructional Supervisors Meetings , Member
- Career and Technical Education Business Alliance, Facilitator
- College and Career Readiness Committee, Chairperson
- CTE Supervisors Committee (Zone 3 ACTE), Member
Timeline
Director of Student Support Services
Niskayuna Central School District
11.2022 - Current
Academy Principal
Abrookin Career and Technical Center, City School District of Albany
08.2014 - Current
School Psychologist
City School District Of Albany
02.2007 - 06.2014
School Psychologist
New York City Department Of Education, New York
10.1995 - 02.2007
Elementary School Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
11.1992 - 10.1995
CAS - School District Leader
The College of Saint Rose
CAS - School Building Leader
The College of Saint Rose
Master of Science - School Psychology
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Special Education
Howard University
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