David Bodner
Summary
- Accomplished education leader with over twelve years of combined experience in teaching and administration. Solid background in behavior management, data analysis, curriculum development, and staff training. Expertise in the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives, best teaching practices, and curriculum enhancements. Key strengths include working collaboratively with school administrators and staff professionals to build successful learning environments.
- Curriculum mapping
- Staff coaching and development
- Utilization of instructional technology
- Data based instruction
Overview
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Work History
The League School
Team Leader School Behavior Intervention Team
Brooklyn, New York. October 2020 - Present
- Work directly with principal and school leadership team to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
- Provide leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational and behavioral programs
- Lead crisis intervention team to assist students in acute psychological distress
- Consult teachers regarding classroom management behaviors and social skills training
- Record, analyze, and distribute school behavioral data
- Understanding of IEPs, special education law, and procedures for facilitating the implementation of student individual behavior plans
- Facilitate staff trainings on Restorative Practices and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention strategies
The League School
High School Transition Coordinator
Brooklyn, New York. January 2018 - Present
- Assign students to relevant work and community service projects based on skill and interest
- Assist special education students with applications for vocational training, employment, and college.
- Plan, organize, and supervise educational field trips including college tours and vocational training
Children's Aid Society College Prep Charter School
Dean School Culture
Bronx, New York. August 2017 - December 2017
- Supervise specialist teachers including physical education, technology, and second language
- Responsible for planning and executing incentives and school culture activities
- Actively communicate with students' parents regarding student behavior
- Facilitate restorative conversations and processes with students struggling with meeting behavior expectations
- Supervise school procedures including student arrival, dismissal, and recess
The League School
Physical Education Teacher
Brooklyn, New York. January 2018 - Present
- Plan and execute physical education lesson plans for all grade levels Work directly with emotionally and behaviorally challenged students Work directly with school psychologists to enhance student's social and emotional learning
The League School
Health Education Teacher
Brooklyn, New York. March 2013 - August 2017
- Plan and execute health education lesson plans for middle school and high school students Design and develop health education curriculum
Lynbrook Middle School
Middle School Permanent Substitute Teacher
Lynbrook, New York. September 2011 - March 2013
Education
School Building Leadership - Advanced Certificate
St. John's University
September 2016Master of Arts - Physical Education/Teacher Education
Adelphi University
May 2011Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Amherst College
May 2005Skills
- American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
- New York State Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
- Lifetime Member Phi Epsilon Kappa Physical Education National Honor Society
Certification
New York State Advanced Certificate
School Building Leadership
New York State Teaching Certification
Physical Education
New York State Teaching Certification
Health Education
Crisis Prevention Institute
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trainer
Affiliations
Lynbrook High School
- Girls Varsity Track Assistant Coach
- Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach
- Girls Junior Varsity Softball Coach
- Boys Varsity Basketball Security
Timeline
The League School
Team Leader School Behavior Intervention Team
The League School
High School Transition Coordinator
Children's Aid Society College Prep Charter School
Dean School Culture
The League School
Physical Education Teacher
The League School
Health Education Teacher
Lynbrook Middle School
Middle School Permanent Substitute Teacher
School Building Leadership - Advanced Certificate
St. John's University
Master of Arts - Physical Education/Teacher Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Amherst College