Joseph Dugan
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced education professional with a mission-driven approach. Skilled in teaching, leadership, and program development. Committed to fostering academic excellence, promoting cultural awareness, and driving community engagement. Able to create and implement innovative educational initiatives that inspire students to reach their full potential. Demonstrated success in cultivating a positive learning environment and empowering individuals to become lifelong learners.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Leader: Community and Culture, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher
Workshop Middle School
2023 - Current
- Build relationships and foster collaboration to create a strong sense of belonging within the school community
- Advocate for community needs through dialogue with authorities and stakeholders to address key issues
- Organize community events, and workshops to strengthen engagement and unity
- Mentor youth, providing leadership opportunities and ensuring their voices are valued and heard
- Teach 8th-grade Humanities, creating engaging lessons to foster critical thinking and build skills
7th Grade ELA Teacher, Advisor, Grade Team Lead
PAVE Academy
2022 - 2023
- Teach 7th-grade ELA in alignment with Common Core Standards using the Lavinia Humanities Curriculum
- Design and implement formative and summative assessments to measure and enhance student learning
- Advise 48 students, fostering personal growth and academic success
- Lead and facilitate grade-level team meetings to drive collaboration and strategy
Principal
Partnership Schools
2021 - 2022
- Served as instructional leader, driving the intellectual and character development of all students
- Established accountability systems to maximize teaching potential and create long-term stability
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to address challenges and implement solutions
President
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
2020 - 2021
- Provided visionary leadership, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and values
- Worked closely with the Board of Directors to advance strategic priorities
- Inspired students, faculty, and staff through consistent leadership and advocacy for the Cristo Rey mission
Principal
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
2015 - 2020
- Oversaw academic programming, daily operations, and staff development as Chief Academic Officer
- Supervised and evaluated comprehensive student and academic services
Assistant Principal
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
2013 - 2015
- Addressed school-wide problems of practice and managed programming for all students
- Created a support network for struggling learners, significantly improving student outcomes
Vice Principal of Student Life, Director of Admissions
Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School
2012 - 2013
- Led admissions, development, and student activities; planned and executed recruitment strategies
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, Teaching, and Learning
New York University
New York, NY01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
New York University
New York, NY01.2006
Skills
- Extensive experience in teaching and curriculum implementation aligned with Common Core and specialized programs (eg, Lavinia Humanities Curriculum)
- Proven track record of designing and assessing formative and summative evaluations to enhance student learning outcomes
- Skilled in mentoring teachers and staff, offering professional development, and fostering instructional excellence
- Expertise in creating inclusive and engaging school communities by building relationships and fostering collaboration
- Strong advocate for community needs, addressing key issues through dialogue and strategic solutions
- Proven ability to organize impactful events and workshops that strengthen community engagement and unity
- Demonstrated leadership as Principal and President, managing daily operations, strategic planning, and staff development
- Developed and implemented accountability systems for sustainable teaching practices
- Experience in working with boards of directors and advancing organizational mission and vision
- Developed and implemented academic support programs that became national models (eg, Cristo Rey Brooklyn’s Academic Support Program)
- Established data-driven decision-making processes to improve student outcomes and program effectiveness
- Significant experience in mentoring students, fostering leadership, and ensuring student voices are heard
- Demonstrated ability to address diverse student needs through personalized support and advocacy
- Skilled in leading grade-level and school-wide teams to align goals, drive collaboration, and ensure accountability
- Experienced in working with parents, administrators, and community stakeholders to resolve challenges and improve outcomes
- Effective communicator with a history of presenting to boards, leading workshops, and engaging diverse audiences
- Advocated for equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness in education settings
Awards and Accolades
NYU Honors Scholar 2006, Founders Day Award 2006, Cristo Rey Brooklyn: Staff Member of the Year 2015, Pace Bene Award to the Dugan Family “For Bringing Peace and Goodness to St Francis College and Beyond” 2017, Certificate of Congressional Recognition 2019: ” In recognition of outstanding professionalism, high expectations and leadership”
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
New York University
Leader: Community and Culture, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher
Workshop Middle School
2023 - Current
7th Grade ELA Teacher, Advisor, Grade Team Lead
PAVE Academy
2022 - 2023
Principal
Partnership Schools
2021 - 2022
President
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
2020 - 2021
Principal
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
2015 - 2020
Assistant Principal
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
2013 - 2015
Vice Principal of Student Life, Director of Admissions
Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School
2012 - 2013
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, Teaching, and Learning
New York University
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