Debra Harley
New York,NY
Summary
Seasoned educator with a proven track record at Adelphi University, adept in education technology and academic advisement. Spearheaded curriculum development and professional development initiatives, significantly enhancing student performance and faculty efficiency. Expert in leveraging learning management interfaces for educational excellence, with a commitment to individualized support and student success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Adelphi University
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching Test Preparation For NYSTCE
- Teaching Math in the Secondary Inclusive Classroom
- Instruction and Assessment in Mathematics Education
Director of Math, Science
East Meadow Union Free School District
02.2007 - Current
- Supervise K-12 math, science teachers and chairpersons
- Supervise K-12 math, science curriculum writing
- Network Team Institute Member – attending all sessions in Albany to turnkey teachers
- Supervise elementary math lab teachers to improve instruction in all elementary buildings
- Conduct on-going professional development on math and science curriculum and problem solving
- Conduct on-going district-wide data meetings as well as individualized data meetings
- Train and support teachers on using their data to improve instruction
- Work directly with special education staff to improve instruction
- Design all district-wide in class assessments as well as interim assessments to monitor progress
- Conduct on-going professional development for 6-8 teachers on calculator use in classroom
- Conduct on-going professional development for K-12 math, science, and technology teachers
- Supervise high school and middle school department meetings with chairpersons
- Use district-wide data to improve K-12 instruction
Mathematics Coordinator K-12
Lindenhurst Public Schools
07.2004 - 02.2007
- Supervising, observing and evaluating elementary math specialists and mathematics teachers in district
- Supervise curriculum writing grades K-12
- Conduct ongoing professional development for grades K-12
- Conduct calculator workshops grades 5 – 12
- Data Analysis of quarterly exams, midterms and state assessments
- Create templates for mathematics exams
- Supervise, organize and provide necessary materials for assessment review classes
- Supervise and organize family math day
- Responsible for scheduling, hiring and creating new mathematics courses
Adjunct Professor
Molloy College
07.2004 - 01.2007
- Teaching Algebra and Trigonometry and Precalculus
Mathematics Teacher
Division Avenue High School
Levittown, New York
09.1998 - 07.2004
- Teaching second and third semester of Math B
- Teaching sequential one, two and three
- Teaching probability and statistics for college credit
- Teaching sequential lab classes – sequential 1RX, 2RX, 3RX, this incorporates team teaching and cooperative learning
- Teaching sequential two honors
- Teaching Saturday Regents review classes and midterm review classes
- Key Club Advisor September 1998- June 2001
- Attend several conferences on Math A/B and Geometry
- Graphing calculator workshops for Math A/ Math B
Math Chairperson
Division Avenue High School
Levittown, New York
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Supervising, observing, and evaluating staff
- Maintaining student discipline
- Scheduling-course selection placement and teacher assignment for master schedule
- Coordinating technology staff development
- Coordinating Math A and Math B workshops for staff development
- Planning and conducting parental calculator workshops
- Coordinating Data Mining for district
- Planning and developing staff development workshops in brain based learning for district
- Analyzing extended readiness program for k-5
- Planning and conducting staff meetings
- Shared Decision Making Team member
- Member of Attendance Appeals Committee to review and determine credit denial for students
- New Hiring Committee Member
- New teacher mentoring
- Planning and managing budget for the math department
- Ordering materials
- Approving new textbooks for both high schools
- Participating in CSE process and meetings
- Responsible for developing RX program in math
- Curriculum writing for Math A and Math B
- Approving new math courses for high school students
- Maintaining strong liaisons with colleges for AP courses
- Math and Science Advisory Board member for Molloy College
- Presently on Advisory Board for Texas Instruments Regional Conference to be held at Molloy College in the fall of 2004
- NCAMS Executive Board member
- Recently submitted an application to Albany to be a member of Regents Review Committee
- NCTM member
- PTSA member
Mathematics Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Irwin M. Altman Middle School 172
Floral Park, NY
01.1998 - 06.1998
- Responsible for teaching four sequential one classes as well as one sixth grade math class
- Successfully incorporate hands-on activities, cooperative learning and computer lessons based on NCTM standards
- Math A type problems frequently incorporated into lessons
Mathematics Teacher – Elmont Memorial High School (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Sewanhaka Central High School District
Elmont, NY
12.1996 - 01.1998
- Seventh grade team teacher for advanced math, regular math with special education inclusion
- Successfully incorporate hands-on activities, cooperative learning and computer lessons based on NCTM standards
- Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model heavily stressed
- C++ Computer Programming Knowledge
- Junior high girls softball coach and assistant junior high volleyball coach
- Business Advisor for Phoenix-the school newspaper
- Teaching Saturday math skills classes
- Mini Grant writing
- Reading workshops – Literacy across the curriculum
- Member of NCTM
Commercial Casualty Insurance Underwriter
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Specifically chosen by President to handle special security account in excess of six million dollars
- Responsible for performance appraisals and training of assistant underwriters
- Daily communicated with insurance brokers and re – insurers
- Responsible for attaining business in the excess and surplus lines
- Daily quoting excess and surplus lines to brokers to attain their business
Education
School District Administration -
S.U.N.Y Stony Brook
01.2002
Master of Science Degree - math education
L.I.U- C.W. Post Campus
01.1999
Bachelor of Science Degree -
N.Y.I.T
01.1988
Skills
- Education technology
- Academic advisement
- Faculty communication
- Individualized support
- Student performance evaluation
- Learning management interfaces
Certification
- New York State Permanent, School District Administration
- New York State Permanent, Mathematics, Grades 7-12
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Adelphi University
01.2022 - Current
Director of Math, Science
East Meadow Union Free School District
02.2007 - Current
Mathematics Coordinator K-12
Lindenhurst Public Schools
07.2004 - 02.2007
Adjunct Professor
Molloy College
07.2004 - 01.2007
Math Chairperson
Division Avenue High School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Mathematics Teacher
Division Avenue High School
09.1998 - 07.2004
Mathematics Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Irwin M. Altman Middle School 172
01.1998 - 06.1998
Mathematics Teacher – Elmont Memorial High School (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Sewanhaka Central High School District
12.1996 - 01.1998
Commercial Casualty Insurance Underwriter
01.1989 - 01.1995
School District Administration -
S.U.N.Y Stony Brook
Master of Science Degree - math education
L.I.U- C.W. Post Campus
Bachelor of Science Degree -
N.Y.I.T
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