Jennifer Lucas
Floral Park,NY
Summary
An enthusiastic, creative, and highly organized leader with six years of experience as an assistant principal A dedicated leader with a high level of commitment to, and passion for, early childhood. An effective communicator who is able to maintain a good rapport with students, colleagues, and families. A responsible and active team player.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Mosaic PreK Center
09.2015 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, P.S. 22
09.2001 - 06.2015
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Leadership
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY01.2011
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY01.2008
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Review
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Evaluations
- Staff Assessments
- Community Engagement
- School Community Relations
- School Operations
- Program Management
Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification in Early Childhood, grades B-2. September, , 2010
- New York State School Building Leader, Professional Certificate February, 2016
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Mosaic PreK Center
09.2015 - Current
Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, P.S. 22
09.2001 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Leadership
Bank Street College of Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
- New York State Permanent Certification in Early Childhood, grades B-2. September, , 2010
- New York State School Building Leader, Professional Certificate February, 2016
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