Critical thinker with strong attention to detail and sound judgment who is adept at developing lesson plans, and aligning instruction with current learning goals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills foster meaningful relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate School Teacher- Supervisor
Saint Philip the Apostle Preparatory School
Clifton, NJ
09.2012 - Current
Barbara Zito
Established curriculum for core classes that meets requirements of Common Core and State Standards
Used various formative and alternative assessments to drive instruction
Developed engaging hands-on curriculum for 4th and 5th grade science
Engaged students interests and critical-thinking skills with creation of Master Lesson Books - student-created books that show- cased their current understanding with various scientific concepts. These books sparked creativity and allowed for differentiated learning as well as assessment tool to guide instruction
Wrote and implemented literature-based Writing curriculum which culminated in students publishing their work.
Developed research/writing unit to showcase cultural differences amongst students culminating in luncheon celebration for students and families.
Created extracurricular science club
Implemented TREPS program
Collaborated with colleagues to organize and produce school talent show
Marketing Director
Envelopes & Printed Products, Inc
Prospect Park, NJ
11.2001 - 08.2012
Supervisors, William Higgins & Christopher Higgins
Instrumental in streamlining company’s operational procedures and policies ultimately decreasing operating costs by over 25 percent
Assisted with logo creation and corporate branding
Launched company website complete with online ordering capabilities
Responsible for customizing online order forms for clients–enabling them to place orders and receive instant PDF proofs reducing staff type-setting duties by over 50%
Provided graphic design services to assist clients
Designed marketing pieces that were successful in growing customer base by more than 10%
Responsible for all bookkeeping and accounting duties
Created teaching tool to assist customers using online ordering system
Assisted in presentations when launching site for clients–teaching groups of individuals how to navigate site, place orders and view/edit proofs online
Worked collaboratively with supervisors to access goals of company and to find innovative ways to meet those goals
Substitute Teacher
Bloomingdale Board of Education
Bloomingdale, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2010
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
Senior Project Manager–Supervisor
Pearson Education
Parsippany, NJ
07.1996 - 11.2001
Barbara Ottervik
Responsible for producing company’s top marketing pieces including three hundred page catalog
Responsible for photography layouts for many of product lines in catalog
Performed press-checks and monitored all work done by outside vendors to ensure quality and preciseness of final product
Created production work orders for jobs including: detailing production process to be used by pre-press, production, and finishing departments, and if necessary created mockups
Developed Direct Mail campaigns that helped expand customer base
Conceptualized, developed, and published sales tools for sales team to increase both productivity and sales
Played vital role in planning as well as providing all necessary materials and entertainment for annual sales meeting
Responsible for keeping track of department’s annual budget which exceeded 4 million dollars
Developed team communications and information for meetings
Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
Director of Children’s Program–Supervisor
Lake Valhalla Country Club
Montville, NJ
04.1995 - 08.1996
Perry Bonadies
Developed and implemented very successful family activities program
Created and taught wide range of classes to various age groups
Produced all marketing materials for family activities program
Program averaged 20-30 children participating weekly
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
Actively listened to parents' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Tutor
Ringwood Board of Education
Ringwood, NJ
10.1994 - 06.1996
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Supported students with helpful study habits and testing strategies.
Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Third Grade Teacher
Peter Cooper School
Ringwood, NJ
09.1993 - 06.1996
Supervisors, John Mangan and Michael Sutcliffe
Sparked student curiosity and increased their understanding of topics by employing Literature Based Thematic Curriculum
Promoted student achievement and social growth through Flexible Grouping and Cooperative Learning
Integration of technology and manipulatives with general curriculum to provide variety of learning experiences
Actively engaged students with learning centers designed for all ability levels, so students felt both challenged and successful
Fostered student academic and social growth through Challenge Boxes - voluntary extra curricular projects that required students to use: critical thinking skills, art skills, etc., to create something following specific set of rules
Positive Classroom Management
Nursery Counselor
Willow Lake Day Camp
Sparta, NJ
06.1994 - 08.1994
Coordinated activities and athletic events for children
Provided weekly assessments to parents via anecdotal records
Obtained CDL license and transported 12 students to and from camp daily
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science Education - Reading and Mathematics
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Psychology
University of Rhode Island
1993
Skills
Lesson Planning
Setting Learning Objectives
Educational Technologies Implementation
Positive Learning Environment
Effective Communication
Curriculum Development
Instructional Strategies
Team Collaboration
Student Engagement
Parent Communication
Interactive Learning
Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Intermediate School Teacher- Supervisor
Saint Philip the Apostle Preparatory School
09.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Bloomingdale Board of Education
01.2009 - 01.2010
Marketing Director
Envelopes & Printed Products, Inc
11.2001 - 08.2012
Senior Project Manager–Supervisor
Pearson Education
07.1996 - 11.2001
Director of Children’s Program–Supervisor
Lake Valhalla Country Club
04.1995 - 08.1996
Tutor
Ringwood Board of Education
10.1994 - 06.1996
Nursery Counselor
Willow Lake Day Camp
06.1994 - 08.1994
Third Grade Teacher
Peter Cooper School
09.1993 - 06.1996
Master of Science Education - Reading and Mathematics
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Psychology
University of Rhode Island
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