John McCann
Yardley,PA
Summary
Educational and organizational leader offering 23 years of career excellence in Princeton Public Schools. Diverse skill set and a proven track record of solving problems. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Princeton Middle School
Princeton, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Provide effective school leadership in collaboration with the Principal in the overall management and operation of the school of close to 800 students and over 100 staff
- Built master schedule and serve as lead principal for the 6th grade
- Implemented innovative administrative processes to enhance school goals and improve student achievement, staff morale and the sense of belonging for each student.
Social Studies Teacher
Princeton Public Schools
Princeton, NJ
09.2001 - Current
- Developed real world, current and compelling Civics lessons that sought to inspire students to be active participants in our democracy
- Responsible each year for the academic, social and cultural development of over 120 students and their growth into capable high school students
- Helped plan, organize and oversee a 3-day trip to Washington D.C
- For over 200 students and 20 staff member each year pre-Covid pandemic
- Highlights: Civics in Action project (developed real world public policy proposals presented before a mock public hearing), Monuments Project (students critically thought about representation in DC and designed and created novel monuments), High school debate team partnership
- Committees served: Strategic Planning Committee, Danielson Evaluation Advisory Committee, Social Studies Program review, PMS scheduling committee.
Yardley Borough Councilman
Yardley Borough Council
01.2019 - 07.2023
- One of 7 people elected to make laws for the Yardley Borough
- Led overhaul of outdoor dining ordinance and serve as project lead on the Mary Bridge Project
- Chair of Community and Economic Development Committee, Member of Public Works committee
- Served as liaison to Historical and Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, and Shade Tree Commission.
Athletic Coach
Princeton Public Schools
Princeton, NJ
09.2001 - 05.2023
- Served as head coach of the freshman and junior varsity high school boys’ basketball teams, middle school boys’ soccer team, middle school boys’ basketball and middle school girls’ softball team and lacrosse at different times during my tenure teaching
PREA Co-President
NJEA
Princeton, NJ
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Organized district union activities for over 400 members, filed grievances, met with administration regarding staff issues and concerns, negotiated teachers’ contract and worked with umbrella organization NJEA on labor issues
- Worked with administration and lead the union through the pandemic maintaining in-person learning while ensuring measures for staff and student safety
- Maintained 100 percent union membership after the Janus Supreme Court decision which negatively impacted union membership throughout the country
- Achieved strategic goals of settling contracts without labor actions, increasing community involvement, maintaining 100 percent membership, and bridging the divide between PREA and administration and the board of education.
Yardley Harvest Day Treasurer
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed deposits and proceeds from a yearly community event that had a budget over $65,000 and ensured the donation of half of proceeds to local charitable organizations.
Chair, Mary Yardley Bridge Committee
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Organized fundraising efforts for a public-private partnership to replace existing deteriorating footbridge over the Delaware Canal
- Raised over $80,000 in corporate and private donations.
Test Developer
ETS (Educational Testing Services)
Princeton, NJ
07.2002 - 01.2004
- Created and developed test questions for the Social Studies Content Area Praxis Exam.
Curriculum Reviser
Princeton Public Schools
Princeton, NJ
- Worked to align middle school social studies curriculum to state standards.
Attorney
Attorney’s Hartman, Chartered
- Performed legal research and wrote legal memoranda for criminal and civil cases
- Argued motions and represented clients in criminal defense matters.
Law Clerk
School District of Philadelphia Legal Department
- Researched and drafted memoranda and motions for the Torts and Civil Rights departments
- Attended depositions, mediations and settlement conferences
- Conducted pretrial preparation by summarizing deposition testimony and medical reports.
Law Clerk
Attorney’s Hartman, Chartered
- Researched and drafted memoranda in civil and criminal law
- Strategized case theory based on depositions, reports and other evidence
- Briefed relevant cases and observed court proceedings.
Law Clerk
Taxi and Limousine Court of the Philadelphia Parking Authority
- Performed legal research and drafted opinions for the Honorable Joseph Bruno
- Observed judicial proceedings and attended conferences with the judge and attorneys
- Analyzed state taxi and limousine regulations.
Education
Masters of School Leadership -
American College of Education
02.2023
J.D., Evening Program -
Temple University, Beasley School of Law
01.2010
B.A. - History
Princeton University
06.2000
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Policy Implementation
- Instructional Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Master Class Schedule
- Faculty Support
Membership
- State Bar of Pennsylvania
- State Bar of New Jersey
- New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association
Hobbies and Interests
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Traveling
Certification
- New Jersey School Principal Certification
- Social Studies Teacher Certification
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Princeton Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Yardley Borough Councilman
Yardley Borough Council
01.2019 - 07.2023
Yardley Harvest Day Treasurer
04.2017 - 09.2019
Chair, Mary Yardley Bridge Committee
03.2017 - 06.2019
PREA Co-President
NJEA
07.2016 - 06.2021
Test Developer
ETS (Educational Testing Services)
07.2002 - 01.2004
Social Studies Teacher
Princeton Public Schools
09.2001 - Current
Athletic Coach
Princeton Public Schools
09.2001 - 05.2023
Curriculum Reviser
Princeton Public Schools
Attorney
Attorney’s Hartman, Chartered
Law Clerk
School District of Philadelphia Legal Department
Law Clerk
Attorney’s Hartman, Chartered
Law Clerk
Taxi and Limousine Court of the Philadelphia Parking Authority
Masters of School Leadership -
American College of Education
J.D., Evening Program -
Temple University, Beasley School of Law
B.A. - History
Princeton University
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