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Joshua Cogdill

Cranford,NJ

Summary

Proven track record and extensive knowledge as a school administrator. Strengths include a results-driven approach, team-building skills, and the ability to develop integrity and trust with all levels of staff, students, and community.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Principal

Verona Public School District
Verona, NJ
08.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the district high school consisting of 650-700 high school students and 80 staff members with the assistance of one Assistant Principal.
  • Direct managerial reports consist of: Assistant Principal, Director of School Counseling, Head Custodian, School Nurse, Librarian, and various elective teachers.
  • Facilitated the operation of the high school during COVID-19 as well as lead the efforts to reopening all district schools to full, in-person learning.
  • Utilize a data-driven leadership approach (AP Potential, decreased school suspensions by 62%, reduced tardies to school by over 90%,increased AP administered exams by 30% over two years, unique AP students by 29% over two years, and maintained an average AP school score greater than a 3).
  • Researched and incorporated new educational initiatives resulting in the transition of the high school from a final exam model to a unit based/benchmark assessment model, the utilization of Next-Gen Science and promotion of improved instructional strategies (Socratic Seminars) to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Provide school leadership in the areas of BYOD, PARCC, NJSLA, AP testing, and PSAT testing.
  • Expanded staffing in music, the arts, applied technology, and mathematics programs to improve academic opportunities for all students.
  • Oversaw a complete modernization of the school library to a learning commons.
  • Developed new courses to support diversity and inclusion specifically in the areas of language arts and social studies.
  • Implemented and developed an Option II program where a sizable amount of students found alternative pathways to meet their educational goals.
  • Trained and mentored teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification so that positive relationships relationships can be cultivated among community members, school students and teachers.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs and BOE policies to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Collaborated with the Superintendent of Schools to strategically plan the budget for instructional improvements, hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Worked closely with the Superintendent of Schools to assist in obtaining community approval of a second question for therapeutic mental health programming and full day kindergarten expansion.
  • Collaborated with the Superintendent to promote the need for and successful passing of a referendum for school improvement (new roofs, A/C, locker rooms, stage lighting, floors, tile, lockers, gym, etc.).
  • Modernized the Applied Technology Department by securing funding from key stakeholders to update a “woodshop oriented” program to a STEAM environment and curriculum utilizing 3D printers, laser cutters, and a Robotics Program.
  • Explored and implemented an online credit recovery, summer school program, and option II so students may have expanded opportunities.
  • Serve as liaison to the Board of Education, School Improvement Panel, Boosters, Parent Organizations, Local Government, and Law Enforcement. Participated in the writing of school grants which has increased school resources.

Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal & Supervisor

Westwood Regional School District
Washington Township, NJ
12.2011 - 08.2015
  • Partnered with the principal and district administration to administer school programs in alignment with the vision and goals of a positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Participated in all student IEP re-evaluation meetings with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Oversaw master schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.

Assistant Principal & Supervisor

Randolph Township Public School District
Randolph Township, NJ
10.2009 - 12.2011
  • Responsible for school leadership as it pertained to day to day discipline, attendance, school security, and law enforcement involvement.
  • Conducted formal/walk through observations and departmental meetings.
  • Met with parents/guardians/board of education members/community organizations on a regular basis to promote the school parental communication and community involvement.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness while supporting staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Oversaw master schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.

Dean of Students & Business Education Teacher

North Brunswick Township Public School District
North Brunswick, NJ
09.2008 - 10.2009
  • Supported instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
  • Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
  • Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
  • Part-time Business Education Teacher when not performing Dean of Student's responsibilities.

Business Education Teacher & Coach

Cliffside Park Public School District
Cliffside Park, NJ
09.2002 - 06.2008
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Planned and adapted lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
  • Implemented problem- and project-based learning initiative to cover history, government, economics, and civics while exposing students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Coached Girl's Soccer Team.

Series 7 Registered Operational Analyst

E*TRADE Financial
New York, NY
02.2002 - 09.2002
  • Demonstrated fast decision-making based on fluctuating markets.
  • Administered global institutional electronic trading for US markets and foreign markets.
  • Collaborated with analysts and coverage traders to distribute relevant market information.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain long term relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance regarding transactions, performance, issues, and concerns.

Financial Advisor Trainee

American Express Financial Advisors
Sarasota, FL
08.2001 - 01.2002
  • Studied to take and pass the Series 7 Assessment.

Business Teacher

Teaneck Public Schools
Teaneck, NJ
09.1999 - 06.2001
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Planned and adapted lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
  • Implemented problem and project-based learning initiative to cover history, government, economics, and civics while exposing students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.

Education

Ed.d - Pending - Education Administration

SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Skills

  • Improved national rankings to the High School’s highest mark ever: America’s Most Challenging High Schools #318 (2018), a climb from The Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools Ranking #1512 (2016)
  • NJ Monthly Magazine Top High Schools #24 in New Jersey 2018, a climb from #94 to highest rank
  • College Board #2 High Schools in New Jersey (2018)
  • College Board 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access & Success (2018)
  • Recognized by the US News & World Report 2019, 2020, 2021 Best High Schools for the first time in the school's history
  • Implemented open enrollment & added seven new AP courses (AP World History, AP Human Geography, AP Physics 1, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics) as well significantly increasing the number of unique AP students while maintaining an average score of 3 or higher
  • Expanded Senior Capstone internships to over 90% of graduating class in areas of student career interest
  • Earned a Future Ready Schools award resulting in NJDOE certification
  • Collaborated with the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Athletics to bring in The Positive Coaching Alliance to work with our coaches and athletes (resulting in the NJSIAA Sportsmanship Award)
  • Implemented BYOD, 1:1, and collaborated on improvements to technology infrastructure
  • Instituted improved methods of communication using Constant Contact and by contributing to an annual District magazine
  • Fostered a healthy & respectful school culture consistent with core values through participation of community Action Committee on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
  • Assisted in the facilitation of a Google Teacher Academy cohort for staff professional learning through GAFE, cloud computing, & deployment of 1,100 wireless Chromebooks
  • Restructured the school counseling department to support yearly meeting with all students and decreased the student/counselor ratio (increased family counseling meetings by 300%)
  • Successfully implemented an I&RS redesign utilizing a data driven approach and a new information tracking system for student interventions following the RTI method
  • Implemented HIBster as an HIB tracking system and then developed the processes for investigations and remediation of HIB
  • Developed an articulation agreement with Montclair State University so that high school students can take courses at MSU as part of their schedule

Certifications

  • CE Superintendent
  • Standard NJ Principal
  • Standard NJ Supervisor
  • Standard Secondary Teacher of Business Education

References

Available upon request and offer of employment

Timeline

High School Principal

Verona Public School District
08.2015 - Current

Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal & Supervisor

Westwood Regional School District
12.2011 - 08.2015

Assistant Principal & Supervisor

Randolph Township Public School District
10.2009 - 12.2011

Dean of Students & Business Education Teacher

North Brunswick Township Public School District
09.2008 - 10.2009

Business Education Teacher & Coach

Cliffside Park Public School District
09.2002 - 06.2008

Series 7 Registered Operational Analyst

E*TRADE Financial
02.2002 - 09.2002

Financial Advisor Trainee

American Express Financial Advisors
08.2001 - 01.2002

Business Teacher

Teaneck Public Schools
09.1999 - 06.2001

Ed.d - Pending - Education Administration

SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Ramapo College of New Jersey

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