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Work History
Education
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Additional Experience
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Julia M. Harford

Instructional Leader In STEM, Curriculum Design & Teacher Development
Silver Creek,NY
Julia M. Harford

Summary

Dynamic educator and program leader with 25+ years of experience in teaching, curriculum design, and school leadership. Proven expertise in instructional design, STEM training, behavioral support systems, and teacher development. Recognized for driving academic success, building strong school communities, and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled communicator with strengths in research, writing, and program implementation.

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Woz ED – Science and STEM Programming

Chief Science Officer / STEM Trainer
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered STEM training and professional development to K–12 educators across multiple states.
  • Designed and authored K–8 science and STEM curriculum aligned with NGSS, Tennessee Science, and Florida Science standards.
  • Partnered with schools and districts to integrate hands-on STEM programming, supporting both instruction and sales initiatives.
  • Acted as key liaison between educators, administrators, and Woz ED leadership to ensure program adoption and success.

Silver Creek Central School District – Silver Creek, NY
Silver Creek, NY

Classroom Teacher / Academic Intervention Specialist
01.1999 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented standards-based curriculum for Grades 1, 2, and 5; provided targeted AIS in Math and ELA for K–5 students.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing assessment data and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Mentored and supervised student teachers, modeling instructional strategies and classroom management.
  • Coordinated Grade 5 team, Elementary Social Studies curriculum, and school wide technology integration.
  • Planned and executed field trips, school wide events, and extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement.
  • Coordinator – District New Teacher Mentoring Program (PK–12)
  • Designed and led a comprehensive 4-year mentoring program to support teacher retention and growth.
  • Delivered monthly professional learning sessions on pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum planning.
  • Reported program success to district administration and the Board of Education.

Elementary Dean of Students / PBIS Coordinator (Pre K–5)

  • Established and led PBIS system, reducing behavior incidents and improving school climate.
  • Created individualized student behavior plans and collaborated with teachers, parents, and support staff.
  • Chaired the Intervention Response Team (IRT) and monitored RTI and DASA interventions.
  • Managed attendance policies and coordinated staff training in behavioral supports and crisis prevention.

Additional Roles

  • Directed SCCS Elementary Summer School Program (2014–2019).
  • Chaired and served on multiple committees: Technology, Curriculum Development, Shared Decision-Making, Building Leadership, and Student Support.
  • Advised Middle School Ski/Snowboarding Club for 13 years.

Education

Niagara University

School Building Leadership

University Overview

GPA: 12 credits / 2 internships | GPA: 4.0

NYS Teaching Certification from Pre K–6

SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

M.S. from Curriculum & Instruction
01.2000

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

B.A. from Psychology
01.1991

University Overview

GPA: 3.83, Kappa Delta Phi

SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

B.S. from Elementary Education
01.1989

University Overview

GPA: 3.91, Phi Beta Kappa

Skills

Educational design and management

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Additional Experience

  • Research Assistant – Infant Development Program, Research Institute on Addictions, Buffalo, NY | 1996–1999
  • Gifted & Talented Program Teacher (K–6) – Fredonia Central School District | 1993–1995

Timeline

Chief Science Officer / STEM Trainer

Woz ED – Science and STEM Programming
01.2022 - Current

Classroom Teacher / Academic Intervention Specialist

Silver Creek Central School District – Silver Creek, NY
01.1999 - 01.2022

Niagara University

School Building Leadership

NYS Teaching Certification from Pre K–6

SUNY Fredonia

M.S. from Curriculum & Instruction

SUNY Fredonia

B.A. from Psychology

SUNY Fredonia

B.S. from Elementary Education
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