Jonathan Pulino

Serves on the following Committees and Commissions:

General Counsel Commission

Technology Advisory Committee

Clean Energy Task Force

CVH Advisory Board

Fire Range Committee

Middletown Commission on the Arts

Middletown Recreation Building Committee

Russell Library Feasibility Committee

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

• Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.

• Implemented a robust makerspace program within the library setting which fostered creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to bring guest speakers, authors, and other experts into the school library setting.
• Managed the acquisition, cataloging, processing, and weeding of library materials to ensure a relevant collection for all users.
• Provided professional development for faculty members on topics related to technology integration in the classroom, fostering increased teacher confidence in utilizing new tools.
• Implemented innovative technology tools within the library space, increasing student engagement and enhancing learning opportunities.
• Increased collaboration between teachers and library staff through regular communication and joint lesson planning sessions.
• Compiled monthly usage statistics reports that highlighted key trends relating to patron behavior patterns which informed future decision-making processes regarding resource allocation or service improvements within the media center setting.

• Ensured curriculum alignment by regularly reviewing state standards and adjusting instructional approaches accordingly.
• Cultivated strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed on their child''s academic progress and involving them in educational goals-setting processes.
• Led professional development workshops for English department staff members on topics such as differentiated instruction techniques and technology integration strategies.
• Increased student success rates through regular monitoring of progress, providing personalized feedback, and implementing tailored improvement plans.
• Encouraged critical thinking skills by designing inquiry-based activities that prompted students to analyze texts and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Revamped the school''s English curriculum to ensure it remained relevant, current, and aligned with state standards.
• Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.