Gregory L. Cooper
Hopatcong,NJ
Summary
A dynamic educational leader with extensive experience in creating safe, inclusive, and high-achieving environments. Proven track record in budget management, enhancing student engagement, and fostering strong collaboration with faculty and parents. Skilled in crisis management and implementing effective academic and behavioral interventions to support student development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Teaneck Public Schools
Teaneck, New Jersey (NJ)
09.2018 - Current
- Facilitated diversity training workshops, enhancing inclusivity and understanding among faculty and staff.
- Developed partnerships with external organizations, expanding professional growth opportunities for students.
- Led crisis response planning, ensuring seamless coordination with local law enforcement, and enhancing campus safety.
- Created an environment fostering open dialogue between various stakeholders regarding campus community issues.
- Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against individual students.
- Improved student outcomes by enforcing effective behavior management interventions, and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Executed strategic budget management, optimizing resource allocation to support educational initiatives.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and alumni on student affairs initiatives.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Oversaw attendance trends and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students, and faculty.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email, and in-person meetings with the families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Implemented and coordinated school spirit week, graduation, fall orientation, and anti-bullying week.
Supervisor of Athletics
Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw equipment inventory and maintenance processes for sports facilities.
- Ensured compliance with NCAA regulations regarding recruiting and eligibility standards.
- Provided direction, support and guidance to coaches on team management issues.
- Planned special events such as tournaments, banquets or award ceremonies.
- Evaluated performance of coaches on an annual basis through review process.
- Collaborated with academic advisors to ensure that student athletes met academic requirements for continued eligibility.
- Supervised the coaching staff in all aspects of their job duties.
- Developed, implemented and monitored budget for Athletics Department.
- Coordinated scheduling of practices, games and events for various athletic teams.
- Scheduled use of athletic fields by outside organizations or groups as needed.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors providing services or supplies related to athletics operations.
- Facilitated communication between administration, coaches and other stakeholders involved in athletics program.
- Investigated complaints from players or parents regarding team policies or procedures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
Interim Principal
Washington Academy Of Music
Bellville, NJ
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment .
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
Vice Principal
West Side High School
Newark, New Jersey (NJ)
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Created the Master Schedule for a comprehensive high school of over 1,500 students and faculty.
- Developed emergency response protocols for addressing incidents ranging from natural disasters to active shooter situations.
- Developed and implemented school-wide systems for monitoring student performance and progress.
- Reviewed student transcripts prior to graduation ceremonies to confirm eligibility requirements have been met.
- Ensured compliance with state and district regulations regarding curriculum design, instruction, assessment, and reporting.
- Collaborated with administrators to create effective policies related to school safety and discipline.
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty to discuss current issues in education and develop strategies for improvement.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to inform decisions about curriculum changes or resource allocation.
- Monitored student attendance records to identify patterns of truancy or other potential problems.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Principal
Liberty Academy Charter School
Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ)
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Managed, created, and implemented a budget of over $4.2 million and $420,000 in NCLB funds.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, local government agencies and external organizations involved in providing educational services.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment .
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
Principal
Union Avenue Middle School
Irvington, New Jersey (NJ)
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Managed a budget of over $12 million, as well as NCLB funds of over $550,000.
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment .
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
- Directed the implementation of district initiatives such as Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system and 1, 1 technology integration plan.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Vice Principal
John F. Kennedy High School
Paterson, New Jersey (NJ)
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Created the master schedule for a large, comprehensive high school of over 2,200 students and 150 teachers.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning through implementing high-visibility leadership within the school and the community.
Vice Principal
Grace Wilday Junior High School
Roselle, New Jersey (NJ)
08.2005 - 09.2006
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning through implementing high-visibility leadership within the school and the community.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
Education Program Development Specialist
New Jersey Department of Education
East Orange, New Jersey (NJ)
08.2000 - 08.2005
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for successful program delivery.
- Managed, created, and oversaw educational programs and budgets for five high schools, two middle schools, and two elementary schools.
Teacher
NYC Board Of Education
New York, NY
09.1995 - 08.1997
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Education
MBA - Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL03-2005
Master of Arts - Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01-1992
Skills
- Restorative Justice
- Leadership in Educational Settings
- Crisis Management Strategies
- Student and Parent Relations
- Budget and Resource Management
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Academic advising
- Student and parental engagement
- Behavioral management
- Academic intervention
- Collaboration
- Crisis management
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation
Certification
NJ Standard Certificate Elementary Education (Kâ8) #00267652
NJ Standard Certificate Principal (K-12) # 661718
NJ Certificate of Eligibility (School Administrator) # 543913
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dean of Students
Teaneck Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Supervisor of Athletics
Eastside High School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Interim Principal
Washington Academy Of Music
02.2015 - 06.2015
Vice Principal
West Side High School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Principal
Liberty Academy Charter School
08.2011 - 07.2013
Principal
Union Avenue Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2011
Vice Principal
John F. Kennedy High School
09.2006 - 06.2008
Vice Principal
Grace Wilday Junior High School
08.2005 - 09.2006
Education Program Development Specialist
New Jersey Department of Education
08.2000 - 08.2005
Teacher
NYC Board Of Education
09.1995 - 08.1997
MBA - Management
American InterContinental University
Master of Arts - Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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