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Education
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Anna D’Agostino

River Edge,NJ

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Garfield Middle School, adept at developing innovative curricula and fostering student success through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in advanced Excel and project oversight, I excel in leading teams to achieve educational goals while implementing multi-sensory learning strategies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Curriculum Supervisor ELA 6-12

07.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with administrators to observe and support instructional staff, ensuring alignment with the district's instructional decision-making framework.
  • Led district-wide curriculum development, revision, and articulation across middle and high school levels.
  • Oversaw the adoption of instructional materials, recommending selections for Board of Education approval.
  • Established and promoted high expectations for student achievement; regularly monitored progress and outcomes.
  • Supported school evaluation initiatives and utilized data and research to drive continuous instructional improvement.
  • Provided guidance on curriculum initiatives and supported professional staff in the integration of best practices.
  • Conducted staff evaluations and classroom observations with actionable feedback for instructional growth.
  • Contributed to long-range planning for academic programs, staffing, instructional resources, and technological advancements.
  • Collaborated on special presentations to the Board of Education to present state testing results.
  • Represented the district at educational conferences.
  • Served as a key member of the Curriculum Department and played a lead role in integrating new programs such as Renaissance and multiple Power School programs.

Self- Contained/Special Education Co-Teacher

Garfield Middle School
12.2003 - 06.2015
  • Prepare and carry out lesson plans for all subjects according to NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.
  • Provide supplemental study skills using technology and multi-sensory methods.
  • Maintain contact with parents in order to assist in student success.
  • Set up goals and objectives for individual students based on IEP.
  • Assisted in creating special education curriculum for language arts literacy for Ed-vistas Rims program online and Curriculum Developer.
  • Collaborate with co-teachers to effectively teach general and special education students in one classroom.
  • Member of school Discipline Committee to set rules and consequences, as well as enforce them.
  • Liaison Committee member-discuss school issues and work on resolving them with administration.
  • Community Committee-help fundraise through organizing tricky tray and other community events.

Sunny Days Early Intervention Program
10.2005 - 10.2008
  • Worked one-on-one with children under 3 years of age.
  • Assisted in carrying out Individualized Family Service Plan.
  • Collaborated with speech and orthopedic specialists to set up and carry out goals.
  • Used informal ABA and Developmental Intervention to implement new, positive behaviors.

Assistant Curriculum Supervisor Special Education 6-12

07.2019
  • Direct the development and implementation of department curriculum objectives.
  • Implement an ongoing program of curriculum evaluation.
  • Assist in recruitment, screening, hiring, training of department personnel.
  • Meet weekly or as needed with department to discuss new matters.
  • Prepares the budget for assigned curricular area.
  • Supervise the members, providing assistance in solution to classroom concerns.
  • Planning of in-service workshops that are appropriate for department needs.
  • Discuss the master scheduling and any individual teacher concerns.

Education

Doctor of Education -

St. Peter’s University
10.2021

Master of Arts - Supervision and Administration

St. Peter’s College
05.2010

Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities/certification in LDTC

08.2006

Special Education Initial Certification -

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
12.2003

B.A. - Political Science/ Certified Paralegal

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
08.2001

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft
  • Proficient in Google
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Effective team leadership
  • Quantitative research skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Effective project oversight
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Collaborative teamwork skills

Awards

  • Member of Golden Key National Honor Society, 1999
  • Member of Beta Chi chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, 2002
  • Dean’s list all semesters

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Reading
  • Traveling

Languages

Italian
Professional
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Curriculum Supervisor Special Education 6-12

07.2019

Assistant Curriculum Supervisor ELA 6-12

07.2019 - Current

Sunny Days Early Intervention Program
10.2005 - 10.2008

Self- Contained/Special Education Co-Teacher

Garfield Middle School
12.2003 - 06.2015

Doctor of Education -

St. Peter’s University

Master of Arts - Supervision and Administration

St. Peter’s College

Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities/certification in LDTC

Special Education Initial Certification -

William Paterson University

B.A. - Political Science/ Certified Paralegal

Montclair State University

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