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Christopher Kulcsar

Hackensack,NJ

Summary

A dedicated and results-oriented educational leader with a Master's in Educational Leadership and certifications in Principal and Supervisor roles. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, while effectively managing classroom environments and contributing to school improvement initiatives. Experienced in curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and student behavior management. Seeking to leverage expertise to enhance school operations and student success in a school administration role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education Teacher

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for teaching students in kindergarten through sixth grade
  • Incorporate SEL in a physical education setting
  • Manage a stimulating classroom for students while being responsible for testing, grading, and assessing
  • Foster positive relationships with all parents

Extended Day Supervisor

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
  • Implement and oversee school protocols during the extended school day hours, such as proper behavior, personal code of conduct, ingress, egress, and school safety drills such as lockdowns
  • Organize teacher classroom assignments based on the best placement and teacher-student interaction
  • Communicate with parents on all pertinent information, such as changes in hours, implementation of new regulations, safety concerns, reformative consequences, and child development

C.A.R.E Team

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate student referrals from staff members to determine if a student poses any potential harm to themselves or others
  • Assist and coordinate with school principal restorative consequences to deter future student misbehaviors
  • Assist the I&RS team with the identification of 'at risk' students that require intervention and the creation of academic, behavioral or attendance action plans

School Improvement Team

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
  • Review district goals to create school goals that align with the overall district philosophy
  • Discuss and brainstorm appropriate Professional Development opportunities that will better improve students' overall school culture and academic achievement
  • Create tangible school assessments to see how well our school goals are met
  • Review school data to adjust the school goals to create excellent school achievement

Assistant Camp Director

YMCA of Ridgewood
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supervises & supports counselors working directly with children
  • Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values
  • Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences
  • Assist in planning staff trainings and lead designated programs
  • Work collaboratively with other directors in the general preplanning of camp, staff training, event days, and general programming

Site Supervisor

New Horizon Summer School/Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted the evaluation and supervision of classroom teachers and counselors
  • Assisted the Site Director with fire drill procedures, fire drill mapping, and communicating plans to employees
  • Worked with the director and various supervisors on safe busing procedures, student arrival, and student dismissal
  • Coordinate employee scheduling and proper transition between classes and activities

Physical Education & Health Teacher / Enrichment Facilitator

Avon Avenue School
02.2016 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for teaching students in kindergarten through eighth grade
  • Facilitate Enrichment PLC and work hand in hand with supervisor on how to further grow enrichment team and collaboration across the curriculum
  • Manage a stimulating classroom for students while being responsible for testing, grading, and assessing
  • Coordinate extracurricular and athletic activities

Principal Internship

Avon Avenue School
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Participated in the evaluation of teachers in core curriculum classes using the NPS Framework for Effective Teaching
  • Assisted the Vice Principal in creating and executing ELA and Math Department meetings with a focus on curriculum alignment and assessment best practices
  • Breakdown ELA data to review the current level of student development
  • Address student discipline related to the code of conduct in the student handbook, find restorative consequences, and communicate incident and discipline with legal guardians

Athletic Director Internship

Park Ridge High School
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in creating the spring practice location calendar as well as inclement weather calendar; worked collaboratively with network of athletic directors, transportation companies and facilities use personnel
  • Assisted the Athletic Director on reviewing and adjusting budgeted items for the following school year
  • Worked with the Athletic Director to create the winter sports ceremony for all winter athletes and coaches
  • Worked as athletic site supervisor to ensure all coaches, parents, and players safety during athletic events

Education

Masters of Art - Educational Leadership

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Movement and Sports Studies

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
12.2012

Skills

  • Goals and objectives
  • Conflict mediation
  • Student motivation
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Student behavior management
  • Enforcing rules and expectations
  • Relationship building

Coaching Experience

  • Defensive Coordinator / Assistant Coach, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Ramapo Varsity Lacrosse, 03/23 - Present, Create defensive game plans., Coach the defensive on proper technique, footwork, slides, and calls., Coach young or new players on proper fundamentals necessary to be successful.
  • Quarterback’s Coach, Bernardsville, NJ, Bernards Varsity Football, 09/21 - Present, Assist in creating offensive game plan each week., Make in game offensive adjustments., Generate weekly offensive scouting reports for each opponent that was reviewed at our weekly offensive meeting.
  • Offensive Coordinator, Ridgefield Park, NJ, Ridgefield Park Varsity Football, 09/19 - 2020, Create an offensive game plan each week., Make in game offensive adjustments., Produce weekly offensive scouting reports for each opponent.
  • Head Football Coach, Palisades Park, NJ, Palisades Park / Leonia Varsity Football, 09/18 - 2019, Construct an offensive and defensive game plan each week., In charge of all scheduling, practice planning, and in game changes., Ensure compliance with school guidelines for athletic participation eligibility.
  • Offensive Coordinator, Livingston, NJ, Livingston Varsity Football, 09/16 - 2017, Build an offensive game plan each week., Make in game offensive adjustments., Create weekly offensive scouting reports for each opponent that was reviewed at our weekly offensive meeting.
  • Co Offensive Coordinator, Park Ridge, NJ, Park Ridge Varsity Football Team, 05/14 - 09/16, Co build offensive game plan each week., Coach the running backs & wide receivers on proper footwork and skill development., Create weekly offensive scouting reports for each opponent.
  • Defensive Coordinator / Assistant Coach, Park Ridge, NJ, Park Ridge / Emerson High School Lacrosse Team, 02/15 - 2022, Coach the defensive on proper technique, footwork, slides, and calls., Coach young or new players on proper fundamentals necessary to be successful.
  • Varsity Player, Springfield, MA, Springfield Pride Football Team, 08/07 - 12/10, 2nd team all-conference (2010)., Two-time Empire 8 player of the week (2009, 2010)., Springfield College Male Athlete of the Week (2009).

Timeline

Assistant Camp Director

YMCA of Ridgewood
06.2024 - 08.2024

Physical Education Teacher

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current

Extended Day Supervisor

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current

C.A.R.E Team

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current

School Improvement Team

Lincoln Elementary School
09.2023 - Current

Site Supervisor

New Horizon Summer School/Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023

Principal Internship

Avon Avenue School
01.2022 - 06.2022

Athletic Director Internship

Park Ridge High School
09.2021 - 01.2022

Physical Education & Health Teacher / Enrichment Facilitator

Avon Avenue School
02.2016 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Movement and Sports Studies

Springfield College

Masters of Art - Educational Leadership

Montclair State University
Christopher Kulcsar