A proven district/school leader with almost 20 years of leadership experience who facilitates, articulates, and implements a platform conducive to learning in order to foster the highest level of educational, social and emotional environment for students. Seeking the opportunity to transform and improve Union Township schools into an exceptional district as its Superintendent of Schools.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent of Administration
PERTH AMBOY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2019 - Current
Primary school administrator overseeing the construction of a state of the art, $300,000,000 high school
This school will be the largest school ever built by the School Development Authority
Perth Amboy High School has improved its graduation rates from 59% to almost 87% throughout my tenure
Work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure a seamless transition of curricular initiatives
Responsible for all operations throughout the district to include but not limited to: School security and safety, Food Services, Buildings and Grounds, Transportation, Budget, School Counseling, and Technology
Oversee over $80,000,000 in construction/renovation projects
Serve as the primary school leader who works with the School Business Administrator to ensure the district administers a fiscally responsible $290,000,000 budget
Successfully led resolution of two staff level Collective Bargaining Agreements, along with two successful agreements with the Administrators' union as well
Perth Amboy High School has improved graduation rates from 59% to almost 87% throughout my tenure
Perth Amboy School District has been named a “Lighthouse” district by the New Jersey Department of Education in 2017
Participate in all committee meetings, all monthly Board of Education meetings, and all Executive committee sessions
Director of Human Resources
PERTH AMBOY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 01.2019
Oversaw all Human Resources responsibilities in a district of approximately 2000 staff members, including approximately 1000 certified staff
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: interviewing and hiring staff; District Affirmative Action Officer; management of FMLA compliance; certification compliance; mentoring; staff investigations; staff attendance; professional development; staff dress code and other pertinent personnel policies
Streamlined procedures for staff to request time off, and approve time off using the Frontline system
Returned the district to compliant regarding observations and evaluations in accordance with Achieve NJ
Oversaw the transition to the Stronge Leadership evaluation tool
Participated in and shared important feedback at all executive committee sessions during Board of Education meetings.
Principal
DOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2010 - 01.2014
Dover High School was the 2013 Recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award for most improved school
Dover High School awarded a Silver Medal by U.S News and World Report as one of the best high schools in America during the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 school years
During the 2011-2012 school year, Dover High School achieved its highest scores ever on the HSPA examinations: 98% proficient in Language Arts Literacy and 94% proficient in Mathematics
Monitor teachers' daily lesson plans via Oncourse Systems, an online lesson planning tool, in order to ensure proper implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the most updated New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards
Prepare a school budget that is fiscally responsible, while meeting the needs of all stakeholders
Through collaboration and community relations, secured over $50,000 in new scholarship monies during my tenure
Successfully implemented the Achieve NJ requirements under the new teacher evaluation system.
Vice Principal of Student Affairs
DOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2004 - 01.2010
Oversaw and supervised all matters of student affairs for a population of 900 students to include, but not limited to: discipline, attendance, health and safety, community affairs, and co-curricular activities
Conducted formal and informal observations of approximately ninety staff members, while providing constructive feedback during post-observation conferences
Assisted in the development of creative instructional strategies that help students score proficient or advanced proficient on the HSPA examinations
Created and implemented a code of conduct that develops clear guidelines for student behavior
Maintained a high level of communication with parents, and other shared stakeholders in order to help promote student development.
Education
M.A. in Administration and Supervision (Educational Leadership) -
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
12.2003
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History -
Drew University
Madison, NJ
05.1992
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Proficient with Apple and Microsoft products
Knowledgeable in the use of Activinspire software and Promethean Board use
Proficient in Genesis student information systems, Infinite Campus student information systems, Naviance, Maintenance Direct (School Dude), and Frontline suite of products
Certification
Chief School Administrator
Principal/Supervisor
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent of Administration
PERTH AMBOY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2019 - Current
Director of Human Resources
PERTH AMBOY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 01.2019
Principal
DOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2010 - 01.2014
Vice Principal of Student Affairs
DOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2004 - 01.2010
M.A. in Administration and Supervision (Educational Leadership) -
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History -
Drew University
Chief School Administrator
Principal/Supervisor
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