Innovative Educational Leader with extensive expertise in administration, curriculum development, and transformational school leadership. Demonstrates a strong track record of fostering collaboration among staff to enhance academic outcomes and promote continuous improvement. Skilled in adapting to evolving educational needs while ensuring high standards across all operations. Acknowledged for strategic planning capabilities and a supportive, transformative leadership style.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPAL
MARYVALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
08.2017 - Current
Spearheaded development and execution of the School Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP) to enhance overall academic performance.
Facilitated preparation and delivery of student presentations at Little Youth Voices Conferences in 2022 and 2023.
Promoted student voice through the creation of student surveys, celebration of Learning/yearly student presentations, student led parent conferences, student goal setting & progress monitoring (academic and personal), student ambassadors, student leadership council, student led video announcements and interviews
Created a safe and welcoming environment, while promoting student voice and leadership by creating student ambassadors, student safety patrol, student beautification club and student PBIS club
Promote diversity and inclusivity by creating our school DEI staff committee and our student FADE Club (Flyers align to promote diversity and equity)
Developed New Beginnings PLC, a bi-monthly professional learning community to address key topics.
Served as co-chair for District Elementary RTI and Standards-Based Report Card Committees.
Co-Director of 21st Century After School Program; managed and updated grant budget
Implemented multi-tiered system of support for academics, behavior and attendance.
Incorporated student and parent survey feedback on curriculum relevance.
Monitor student progress and implement intervention strategies to support student success
Created and maintained Continuity of Learning Plan using remote learning for students
Spearheaded deployment of Tier 2 reading intervention programs for enhanced student outcomes.
Executed implementation of learning targets, success criteria and formative assessment.
Partnered with instructional coach to organize weekly school-wide PLCs centered on teaching strategies, goals, and student success.
Collaboratively developed annual school improvement plans aligned with the CR-SE framework and district/school goals.
Facilitated professional growth through scheduled development workshops.
Organized and directed monthly faculty meetings aligned with school objectives.
Facilitated weekly communication with families via email, school web page, and Facebook.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
05.2013 - 08.2017
Company Overview: IB SCHOOL
Increased proficiency scores in NYS ELA for 3rd and 4th grades by 13% and NYS Math scores by 17%.
Implemented guided reading, writer's workshop and Diagnostic Reading Assessments
Co-wrote the School Improvement continuation plan Grant each year and developed budget initiatives
Created the master schedule allowing for literacy/math blocks and reading/ math teacher push-in
Crafted structured lesson plan templates in reading and math adhering to a workshop methodology.
Provided teachers with standards-based writing rubrics and implemented standards-based bulletin boards
Facilitated the school self-review process utilizing the diagnostic tool for school and district effectiveness.
Organized and facilitated staff meetings centered on analyzing student work and data-driven instruction.
Developed templates to assist in planning for student growth.
IB SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL AND ACTING PRINCIPAL
OLIVER ELLSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WINDSOR, CT
03.2005 - 08.2006
Fostered educational equity awareness via book clubs, TRIPOD Project, and 4E Team.
Collaboratively worked with the school-based Family Resource Center to establish goals and implement programs promoting parental involvement.
Created school and grade-level data teams, along with systems to communicate student progress with students and parents.
Collaborated with the Windsor Police Department Partnership to plan student community activities and counsel student behavior.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - Harry F. Abate Elementary School
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
08.2002 - 08.2004
Directed the implementation of America's Choice Literacy Program as design coach.
Facilitated before and after school remediation programs for students
Coordinated ordering and administration of local and state assessments
TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - Central Office
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
08.1999 - 08.2002
Oversaw Social Studies (K-12), Technology (6-8), and Business Education (grades 9-12) curriculum committees.
Created social studies curriculum and assessments.
Managed and guided teacher teams in grading NYS assessments,
Managed textbook adoption and procurement processes.
Evaluated test result data concerning state standards to generate reports.
Oversaw the execution of Kids Vote initiatives across the district.
Facilitated solutions to parent concerns in collaboration with schools.
Managed building operations during absences of principals and vice-principals.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
LA SALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
08.1992 - 08.1999
Taught 6th grade social studies
6th grade team leader
Action Research Team Leader
Teacher Mentor
Supervising teacher for college students
Science Renewal Subcommittee
Advisor, National Honor Society
SECONDARY BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER
NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
09.1991 - 01.1992
Taught 9-12 Business Education classes
Co-facilitator High School Quality Council
Sophomore Class Co-Adviser
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION
Niagara University
01.1998
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING
Niagara University
01.1991
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MANAGEMENT SCIENCE/PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES
SUNY Geneseo
01.1989
Skills
Strategic Improvement Planning through data analysis
Interview, hire, supervise and evaluate staff with actionable feedback for improvement
Develop and support teachers by planning and providing professional development & coaching
Conduct and analyze instructional rounds with teachers to support continuous improvement
Effective communication & engagement with all stakeholders across various platforms
Educational Leadership Recognition at District Board Meeting
Collaboratively work with parents and student support team to manage and support student needs
Plan and lead staff meetings centered on school goals/mission/vision
Develop & Manage school budget to effectively allocate resources
Maintain procedures for a safe and orderly environment for learning
Leadership Development Through Professional Learning Communities
Collaboratively developed school vision/mission and goals with all stakeholders that enhanced a student-centric culture
Promote and support school wide celebrations recognizing student and staff accomplishments
Presented at Erie 1 BOCES 2022 Leadership Retreat: "All Means All" on how to Connect the CR-SE framework to school culture and school improvement
Enhance student engagement, explicit instruction, and formative assessment through the skillful development of the master schedule
Certification
NYS Permanent, School District Administrator, Elementary Teacher Pre-K-6, Secondary Teacher Social Studies 7-12, Secondary Teacher Business Education 7-12
Connecticut Provisional Educator, Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor (expired 06/2012)
Michigan Professional Education Certificate, Secondary Teacher Mgmt Marketing Tech 6-12, Secondary Teacher Social Studies 6-12 (expired 06/2012)
Affiliations
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Council for the Social Studies
New York State Council for the Social Studies
Niagara Frontier Council for the Social Studies
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Teacher Resource Center Policy Board member
International Reading Association
Atomic Math Association
School Administrator Association NYS
21st Century learning grant decision making
Erie County Principal Association
Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Partner NF District Dinner Committee
NF Co-Chairperson, March of Dimes Fundraiser
NF Co-Chairperson, United Way Student Fund Raising Drive
NF YMCA Board of Directors
Plymouth Girls on the Run Coach
Family Fun Committee Co-Chair - Plymouth Newcomers and Neighbor
Williamsville Room Mother
Plymouth Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Volunteer
Parishioner St. Pius & UB Newman Center
Williamsville Library Volunteer
Williamsville Volunteer Girl Scout Troop 30808
Williamsville Strategic Planning Parent Focus Group
Williamsville Post Prom Committee
Williamsville Hockey Dinner Committee
Professional Development Training
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
APPR Training
Observing and Analyzing Teaching
NYSUT Rubric and Marshall Rubric Training and Calibration
Lead Evaluator Training
PBIS/MTSS Framework
American Institute for Research Hiring Transformation Teachers
Digging Deeper into PLC's/Depth of Knowledge-Dr. Sharon Kramer
LL2RPT workshop
LTRS Training for administrators
Accomplishments
Presented at BOCES Leadership Retreat 2002 on Connecting CR-SE, school culture, and school improvement
Recognized at 2002 district board meeting for educational leadership and dedication
Collaboratively worked to increase 3rd and 4th grade Proficient NYS ELA and Math scores 13% and 17% respectively
Led my school through the development and implementation of the school comprehensive education plan (SCEP); successfully removing our building from TSI designation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRINCIPAL
MARYVALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
08.2017 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
05.2013 - 08.2017
PRINCIPAL AND ACTING PRINCIPAL
OLIVER ELLSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
03.2005 - 08.2006
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - Harry F. Abate Elementary School
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2002 - 08.2004
TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - Central Office
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1999 - 08.2002
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
LA SALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1992 - 08.1999
SECONDARY BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER
NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
09.1991 - 01.1992
NYS Permanent, School District Administrator, Elementary Teacher Pre-K-6, Secondary Teacher Social Studies 7-12, Secondary Teacher Business Education 7-12
Connecticut Provisional Educator, Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor (expired 06/2012)
Michigan Professional Education Certificate, Secondary Teacher Mgmt Marketing Tech 6-12, Secondary Teacher Social Studies 6-12 (expired 06/2012)
MASTER OF SCIENCE - SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION
Niagara University
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING
Niagara University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MANAGEMENT SCIENCE/PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES
SUNY Geneseo
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