Jill Castaldo
Hawthorne,NJ
Summary
Sharp and experienced principal offering twenty-four years of expertise in education. Dedicated to success of students, staff, and families through working relationships with a strong focus on student achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Little Falls Public Schools
Little Falls, NJ
07.2016 - Current
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline rules and procedures.
- Created and maintained relationships parents and students to maximize academic and behavioral goals.
- Participated in community events that support the school's mission.
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
- Developed strategies to increase parental involvement in their children's education.
- Implemented emergency protocols in response to natural disasters or other emergencies. ( Pandemic procedures )
Literacy Coach
Haledon Public School
Haledon, NJ
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Consulted with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
- Created educational materials according to lesson plans and school programs.
- Presented summaries of research studies pertaining specifically towards increasing knowledge amongst educators about new developments within the field of Literacy Instruction.
- Coached teachers individually or in small groups on effective strategies for implementing curriculum related to literacy instruction.
Classroom Teacher
Haledon Public School
Haledon, NJ
09.1999 - 06.2014
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12-1998
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Safety and Security
- School Culture
- Student and Parent Relations
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- School Community Relations
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Strategic Leadership
- Community Relations
- Program implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Special Education
- Cultural Competency
- Staff and educator guidance
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Little Falls Public Schools
07.2016 - Current
Literacy Coach
Haledon Public School
09.2014 - 06.2016
Classroom Teacher
Haledon Public School
09.1999 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Virginia University