Cathy Gaynor
Cresskill,NJ
Summary
Experienced with educational program management and staff leadership. Ability to develop standards-based curriculum and implementation initiatives for teachers and students in grades K-8. Possesses expertise in literacy instruction and intervention using research based strategies to improve student outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Assistant Principal
Wayne Township Board of Education
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with district leadership on strategic planning initiatives aimed at driving long-term academic success
- Provide administrator coverage as needed for ten elementary schools
- Develop and revise all K-5 curriculum as needed
- Monitor district data to identify areas in need of improvement
- Support the adoption and implementation of new programs and resources
- Organize and arrange professional development workshops – Fundations, iReady, and MTSS
- Developed multiple professional development workshops including a ‘Data Walk’ with teachers
- Create and revise district assessments to ensure consistency of instruction
- Monitor and supervise teacher performance to ensure the highest quality of instruction for students
Middle School Assistant Principal
Wayne Township Board of Education
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Revised ELA curriculum to align with NJCCSS which increased Student Growth Scores and ELA Proficiency Scores from Spring 2012 to Spring 2013
- Provided administrator coverage for three middle schools
- Unified instructional practices with targeted professional development
- Analyzed assessment data to identify patterns or trends to inform curriculum revision or instructional adjustments
- Created rigorous ELA benchmark assessments
- Monitored, observed, and evaluated ELA and Social Studies teachers to ensure quality of instruction for students
- Conducted interviews for new hires and replacement faculty
Middle School Supervisor of ELA and SS
Wayne Township Board of Education
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Spearheaded curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in education
- Enhanced teacher performance by implementing regular training sessions and workshops
- Actively participated in general maintenance of the department including: interviews, observations, evaluations, materials review, department meetings, and book room maintenance
Reading Specialist
River Dell Board of Education
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions across all subject areas
- Developed and organized 7th grade Document Based Question benchmark writing assignment
- Developed and conducted district workshops: Simple Text, Complicated Ideas and Memoir & Persuasive Writing
Reading Specialist
Paramus Board of Education
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Designed and implemented new position using a combination of pull-out and push-in instruction models
- Administered and interpreted QRI reading assessments
Eighth Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Paramus Board of Education
09.1998 - 06.2004
- Planned relevant learning activities that provided students with opportunities to develop literacy and content knowledge
- Revised both ELA and Social Studies Curriculum as needed
- Member of the District Strategic Quality Planning Measurement Team
Basic Skills Teacher
Sylvan Learning Corporation
09.1997 - 06.1998
- Created engaging literacy lessons to provide supplemental instruction to identified students in an urban district
Education
School Administration Program
NJ EXCEL
Parsippany, NJSchool District Leader
Long Island University
Orangeburg, NYSupervisor Program
Rutgers University
Hasbrouck Heights, NJReading Specialist
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NYMaster of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Long Island University
Orangeburg, NYBachelor of Arts - English
Providence College
Providence, RISkills
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Professional Development
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Instructional Leadership
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Selected to be on the 2025 Advisory Board for new ELA resources for Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
Affiliations
- NJPSA
- ASCD
Certification
State of New Jersey School Administrator
State of New Jersey Elementary Teacher K-8
State of New Jersey Principal
State of New Jersey Reading Specialist
State of New Jersey Supervisor
State of New Jersey Teacher of English K-12
Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner
Timeline
Elementary Assistant Principal
Wayne Township Board of Education
08.2018 - Current
Middle School Assistant Principal
Wayne Township Board of Education
08.2013 - 08.2018
Middle School Supervisor of ELA and SS
Wayne Township Board of Education
09.2010 - 06.2013
Reading Specialist
River Dell Board of Education
09.2007 - 06.2010
Reading Specialist
Paramus Board of Education
09.2004 - 06.2007
Eighth Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Paramus Board of Education
09.1998 - 06.2004
Basic Skills Teacher
Sylvan Learning Corporation
09.1997 - 06.1998
School Administration Program
NJ EXCEL
School District Leader
Long Island University
Supervisor Program
Rutgers University
Reading Specialist
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Providence College
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