CHIARA KUPIEC
Dunellen,NJ
Summary
Education Leader with strong background in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and language acquisition. Successfully fostered collaborative environments based on trust to implement positive changes. Highly skilled in team management and professional development. Known for offering consistent support and guidance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Bernards Township School District, NJ
09.2014 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents on various initiatives.
- Counseled numerous teachers on using Differentiated Instruction to manage the challenges of teaching multi-level classes.
- Conducted training for newly hired staff during New Staff Orientation geared to creating a safe and welcoming space and experience.
- Worked individually with each newly-hired staff member and assisted in the welcoming and transitioning process to integrate staff.
- Designed and conducted various highly engaging In-service Professional Development trainings at the district level for up to 700 staff members on topics such as Educators’ Resilience: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Social and Emotional Learning.
- Spearheaded and coordinated a new initiative to build a strong and inclusive community among the staff members and to reinforce a positive culture within the 200 staff members at Ridge High School by creating team-based cohorts.
- Planned and facilitated a district-wide mandatory online 6-hour training for over 500 staff members on Building a Community of Learners.
- Organized and coordinated the first “Ed-camp” style professional development in district for all 6-12 staff members.
- Partnered with the K-5 instructional coach to design and develop a Distance Learning Hub for Teachers and Staff with over 100 video resources and tools to support and facilitate Virtual Learning.
- Developed and facilitated two 15-hours workshops based on the Danielson Evaluation rubric. "Proactive Strategies to Maximize Effective Communication for Educators" and "Managing the Classroom: The Second Domain".
Teacher of Italian and Spanish
Ridge High School, Bernards Township School District, NJ
09.2006 - Current
- Developed a new curriculum and taught the AP Spanish Language and Culture course and the AP Italian Language and Culture course for 12 years. 100% passing score, 90-95% of which were at the advanced proficiency level (scores of 5 and 4).
- Developed and taught specific lessons to develop and improve the four modes of expression and comprehension in students of all levels, from the novice to the advanced level.
- Created and developed a brand new course on the Culture of Italy for the World Language Department, which was then adapted into new “Culture” courses for Spanish and French.
- Teacher of The Year 2014-2015, Ridge High School, Basking Ridge, NJ
- Developed and facilitated several World Languages Professional Development courses including: Developing Speaking Skills in the World Language Class; Developing Writing Skills in the World Language Class; Technology in the World Language Class.
Adjunct Professor of Spanish
Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, NJ
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Taught four levels of Medical Spanish at Rutgers Medical School and developed new curriculum for each level to include and implement training for future doctors on cultural beliefs and strategies to address cultural differences in patients.
Teacher of Spanish and Italian
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, NJ
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught a variety of Spanish and Italian courses at the high school level.
- Taught Spanish at the elementary level.
Education
K-12 Supervisor Certificate -
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2022
Master of Arts - Teaching Spanish
Rutgers State University
New Brunswick, NJ12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, English Literature
Rutgers State University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2004
Skills
- Building rapport and trust
- Instructional leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Presented award-winning workshops “Incorporating AP Concepts Across all Levels” during NECTFL (Northeast Conference of the Teacher of Foreign Languages). Won “Best of” and invited to present at the national level at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Conference.
- Pioneered, organized and headed a 3-week High School Student Summer Study Abroad in Italy for 15 years.
- Created and coordinated a Students Exchange Program between students at Ridge High School and students at Liceo Linguistico Meucci in Aprilia, Italy.
- Picked as 1 of 20 female educators in a pool of over 200 applicants to participate in an Educator’s Exchange Program “Ustahimilivu Dadas 2019” in Nairobi, Kenya organized by Kenya Big Picture Learning and Bright Morning. Invited to return the following year as the Professional Development Coordinator for the “Ustahimilivu Dadas 2020” Exchange Program.
- Developed and facilitated a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya for teachers and school leaders on “How to become a better Leader”.
- Oversaw the creation of all professional development trainings presented during the “Ustahimilivu Dadas 2020” exchange program by working individually with each educator on the planning and development of each workshop.
- Trained the new participants to the “Ustahimilivu Dadas 2020” exchange program on cultural factors and etiquette to include when working with colleagues in Kenya.
- Guest host on the “Bright Morning” Podcast.
- Contributor for two educational texts by author Elena Aguilar titled Coaching for Equity and The Art of Coaching Workbook.
- Native Speaker of Italian. Completed all levels of education until 12th grade in Rome, Italy.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Bernards Township School District, NJ
09.2014 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Spanish
Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, NJ
10.2013 - 03.2018
Teacher of Italian and Spanish
Ridge High School, Bernards Township School District, NJ
09.2006 - Current
Teacher of Spanish and Italian
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, NJ
09.2005 - 06.2006
K-12 Supervisor Certificate -
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts - Teaching Spanish
Rutgers State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, English Literature
Rutgers State University
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