John Galarneau
Educational Administrator
56 Cobble Hill Drive, Gansevoort,NY
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr./Sr. High School Principal
Argyle Central School District
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Developed comprehensive safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for all students and staff members.
- Oversaw scheduling processes to ensure optimal class sizes and balanced course offerings for diverse learner needs.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations to enhance student learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Coordinated college and career readiness initiatives, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their post-secondary goals.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to inform instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly to provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement in instruction quality.
Instructional Supervisor PE and Health K-12
City School District Of Albany
Albany, NY
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Monitored and evaluated K -12 educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Lead Athletics Department in absence of Athletic Director
- Assigned supervision for athletic events
- Scheduling for athletic contests; practice on campus and off campus
- Lead for Unified Sports
- Supervised Athletic Coaches, and Intramural Programs - including outside collaborative programs
PK-12 Principal
Fort Edward School District
Fort Edward, NY
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Assistant Principal - Middle School/High School
Schenectady City Schools
Schenectady, New York
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Built and maintained relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Led community circles and restorative circles to help repair relationships and improve school climate.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies through lens of equity.
Summer School Principal - High School
Capital Region BOCES
Schenectady, New York
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and provided feedback.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Modeled appropriate student and family engagement to staff.
Physical Education Teacher - High School
Schenectady City Schools
Schenectady, New York
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Represented physical education department in "Safety Team Committee" and "Shared Decision Committee."
- Instructed students on principles and concepts of healthy living, including benefits of active lifestyles, good nutrition and stress management through social emotional learning.
- Worked collaboratively and led high school physical education staff in curriculum development, pacing, and student engagement strategies.
Physical Education Teacher - Elementary/H.S.
Hudson Falls Central Schools
Hudson Falls, New York
09.2010 - 06.2017
- Aligned lessons and curriculum to NYS learning standards.
- Leader for instructional strategies and utilized collaborative relationships to improve student engagement school wide.
- Developed and taught Progressive Physical Education course, tracked student data analysis through Volt Athletics software and routinely presented course data to Board of Education.
Education
CAGS - Leadership Academy -
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA12-2020
Master of Science - Physical Education Pedagogy
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Castleton University
Castleton, VT05-2006
Skills
- Student, Parent, Community Engagement
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Training And Development
- Team Leadership
- Program Development And Management
- Student Achievement
- Relationship Building
- Staff Management
Timeline
Jr./Sr. High School Principal
Argyle Central School District
07.2023 - Current
Instructional Supervisor PE and Health K-12
City School District Of Albany
08.2021 - 06.2023
PK-12 Principal
Fort Edward School District
10.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Principal - Middle School/High School
Schenectady City Schools
07.2019 - 10.2020
Summer School Principal - High School
Capital Region BOCES
06.2019 - 08.2019
Physical Education Teacher - High School
Schenectady City Schools
09.2017 - 06.2019
Physical Education Teacher - Elementary/H.S.
Hudson Falls Central Schools
09.2010 - 06.2017
CAGS - Leadership Academy -
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Master of Science - Physical Education Pedagogy
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Castleton University
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