Carrie Ruggiero
Norfolk,MA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Walpole Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Managed the integration of two middle school communities, establishing a cohesive vision and ensuring a smooth operational and cultural transition.
- Collaborated with stakeholders, including district leadership, staff, students, and families, to address concerns, build consensus, and promote unity throughout the process.
- Coordinated logistical aspects of the merger, including student placement, staff assignments, and facility preparation, ensuring equitable distribution of resources and opportunities.
- Facilitated open forums, regular updates, and collaborative discussions to address feedback and celebrate progress during the transition.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Championed the middle school team model to foster collaboration among educators, improve instructional practices, and support student success.
- Promoted differentiated instruction and inclusive practices to meet the diverse needs of students,
- Facilitated professional development opportunities to enhance staff knowledge in culturally responsive teaching and student-centered learning.
- Oversaw all aspects of opening a new middle school building, including finalizing construction punch lists, technology implementation, and safety protocols.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
Principal
Elm Street Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Oversee daily operations at an elementary school of 450 students and 60 staff members.
- Create and maintain a positive and inclusive school culture
- Establish and maintain a positive, safe and collaborative learning environment for students and staff
- Manage the operating budget to ensure fiscal accountability
- Lead the recruitment, hiring, training, and assignment of school staff
- Perform teacher and specialist observations to assess strategies and effectiveness and provide feedback in order to effectively address the educational, social, emotional and behavioral needs of each student
- Support teachers and specialists with all teaching and learning needs
- Establish research-based, current instructional practices driven through performance data.
- Coordinate, in collaboration with the special education team chair and counseling staff, an intervention model to meet students where they are at and move them forward
- Define and enforce student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
- Communicate regularly with community members and stakeholders
Assistant Principal / Special Education Team Leader
Heights Elementary School
02.2013 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to analyze data in order to provide students with what they require individually to successfully access the curriculum.
- Evaluated teachers and specialists to promote high student-learning outcome.
- Collaborated with principal to assist in creating conducive learning environment.
- Lead RTI and IST process including all progress monitoring.
- Promoted PBIS and assisted with student discipline to maintain high standards of conduct.
- Established systems to ensure the safety of all school members.
- Developed 504 plans with team members.
- Assisted with MCAS and MCAS-ALT procedures.
- Participated as an active member of the Parent and Teacher Organization and maintained relations with families, community members, and organizations.
- Lead recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel.
- Was responsible for substitute programs and payroll.
- Prepared all schedules for teachers, staff, and students.
- Facilitated all Special Education meetings.
- Oversaw all Special Education programs
- Coordinated all aspects of Special Education.
Special Education Team Leader
Heights Elementary School
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Oversaw Special Education Programs.
- Facilitated Special Education Meetings.
- Coordinated all Special Education procedures.
- Consulted with administrators, teachers, and specialists regarding program and student need.
- Created a strong rapport with parents and outside providers.
Special Education Teacher
Foxborough Regional Charter School
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Modified the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Consulted with teachers providing strategies to use in the classroom.
- Wrote IEPs for students who qualify for direct explicit instruction.
- Co-taught lessons in grades 5-8 in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
- Wrote progress reports based on students' current performance levels.
- Assessed students formally and informally on an ongoing basis.
- Trained all paraprofessionals.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and chaired IEP meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTBachelor of Science - American Studies
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI2001
Educational Studies Continued Coursework
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MACertification
License #: ****462934
Principal / Assistant Principal (Pre-K-6) -Professional
Special Education Administrator (All Levels)-Professional
Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent (All Levels)-Initial
SEI-Administrator
Accomplishments
2017 National Blue Ribbon Award
Heights Elementary School
Heights Elementary School
Timeline
Principal
Walpole Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Principal
Elm Street Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal / Special Education Team Leader
Heights Elementary School
02.2013 - 06.2018
Special Education Team Leader
Heights Elementary School
08.2011 - 02.2013
Special Education Teacher
Foxborough Regional Charter School
08.2006 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Education
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science - American Studies
Salve Regina University
Educational Studies Continued Coursework
Fitchburg State University
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