Julie Bilello
Deer Park,New York
Summary
- 4 Years of Experience as an Assistant Principal
- 16 Years of Special Education Teaching Experience in Elementary and Middle School
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Elwood Union Free School District
08.2021 - Current
- Foster strong relationships with staff, students, and families through effective communication and empathy, creating a supportive and motivating environment.
- Engaged in professional learning focused on the science of reading, as well as meetings to support the elementary pilot program, to facilitate the transition of the curriculum at the middle school level.
- Collaborate with the Humanities Director to explore and implement The Writing Revolution (Hochman Method).
- Provide Special Education teachers support in refining the IEP goal writing process, leveraging AI tools, and improving data collection best practices, facilitate peer-led professional development to share best teaching practices
- Lead Instructional Support Team meetings, collaborating with the mental health team and external organizations to meet student and family needs
- Chair all initial 504 meetings and annual review.
- Create and lead middle school data team meetings in Math & English aligned with the MTSS Framework:
- expand data collection from AIS students to all students (grades 6-8),
- develop comprehensive data sheets, including the evaluation of multiple measures to track student progress in reading and math (grades 5-8)
- initiated a team of general education teachers, AIS service providers, counselors and administrators to evaluate data and gain a global understanding of student achievement and create future plans for intervention
- Implement restorative discipline, shifting from "In School Suspension" to "Alternate Academic Assignment," developing resources for student accountability, and supporting teachers with community circles.
- Manage scheduling and proctoring for NYS exams (grades 6-8), final exams, and Regents exams, ensuring appropriate accommodations
- Utilize Intellispark to organize student information and improve faculty communication
- Communicate regularly with families via Parent Square, including a monthly newsletter.
- Serve on the committee for the National Forum’s "Schools to Watch" designation, achieving recognition in 2022 and preparing for redesignation in 2024.
- Supported the ADL Committee and No Place for Hate initiatives, maintaining the school's designation for four years.
- Expand the school Food Pantry to include a Care Closet, securing donations from local businesses for families in need
Special Education Teacher: Resource Room/Integrated Co-Teaching/Self-Contained Teacher Grades 6-8
Elwood Union Free School District
01.2017 - 01.2021
Special Education Teacher: Resource Room/Integrated Co-Teaching/Reading Teacher Grades 1-5
Marion Street Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Served as a mentor to first year teachers; provided guidance in developing lesson plans, differentiating instruction, as well as, training in the use of IEP Direct and all aspects of writing Individualized Education Plans and measurable annual goals
- Trained teachers and teacher assistants in the implementation of Read Well (Levels 1-3) and Great Leaps, as well as, in the use of the WIAT-III
- Created school-wide schedule for NYS Assessments for students with Individualized Education Plans and Section 504 Plans based on student testing accommodations
- Collaborated with general education teachers in all academic areas in order to differentiate instruction, create individualized modifications and plan engaging lessons implementing all co-teaching models
- Trained in the use of the following reading programs: Fundations, Recipe for Reading, Read Well, Read 180, System 44, Rewards, Explode the Code and Great Leaps
- Initiated the creation of a building-wide bank of materials to be used for IEP data collection
Education
Post-Master's Advanced Graduate Certificate Program - Educational Leadership
SUNY Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York12.2021
Master of Science - Education, Literacy
Long Island University
Brentwood, New York09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study; Concentration in Psychology
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, New York01.2005
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- School District Leader & School District Leader (Initial)
- Literacy B-6 (Professional)
- Early Childhood B-2, Childhood 1-6, and Students with Disabilities B-2, 1-6, 5-9 (Professional)
- SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential, 12/01/24
- Certified Restorative Practices Specialist: Creating a Culture of Care in Schools: Restorative Justice Principles and Practices, 01/01/20
Presentations
- Equitable Grading Practices, Elwood Union Free School District Superintendent's Conference Day, 04/01/24
- Restorative Practices and Creating a Culture of Care, NYSMSA, 01/01/23
- Restorative Practices and Creating a Culture of Care, Elwood Union Free School District Superintendent's Conference Day, 04/01/23
- Benefits of Connectedness, Relationships and a Sense of Belonging, Elwood Union Free School District Superintendent's Conference Day, 11/01/22
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Elwood Union Free School District
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher: Resource Room/Integrated Co-Teaching/Self-Contained Teacher Grades 6-8
Elwood Union Free School District
01.2017 - 01.2021
Special Education Teacher: Resource Room/Integrated Co-Teaching/Reading Teacher Grades 1-5
Marion Street Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Education, Literacy
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study; Concentration in Psychology
St. Joseph's College
- School District Leader & School District Leader (Initial)
- Literacy B-6 (Professional)
- Early Childhood B-2, Childhood 1-6, and Students with Disabilities B-2, 1-6, 5-9 (Professional)
- SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential, 12/01/24
- Certified Restorative Practices Specialist: Creating a Culture of Care in Schools: Restorative Justice Principles and Practices, 01/01/20
Post-Master's Advanced Graduate Certificate Program - Educational Leadership
SUNY Stony Brook University
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