Focused education professional with master's degree in educational leadership and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School
07.2021 - Current
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Teacher of Social Studies
Mascoma Valley Regional School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Associate Assistant Principal
Waldwick Middle School
09.2004 - 06.2019
Launched a teacher study group with the focus on interdisciplinary instruction.
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Established a peer-to-peer observation program to assist in teacher professional development.
Implemented alternative scheduling option for grade level units and projects.
Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
Social Studies Teacher
Waldwick Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2019
Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
William Paterson University of New Jersey
New Jersey, NJ
05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Keene State College
New Hampshire, NH
05.1999
Skills
Staff Development
Instructional Leadership
Academic Planning
Curriculum Development
Student-Centered Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Educational Staff Supervision
G Suite for Education
Student Engagement
Certification
State of New Hampshire Experienced Educator Certificate- Endorsements: Principal and Social Studies (5-12)
State of New Jersey Principal Certificate of Eligibility
State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate- Endorsement: Teacher of Social Studies (6-12)
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Governor's Teacher Recognition Program Award for the 2003-2004 academic year.
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School
07.2021 - Current
Teacher of Social Studies
Mascoma Valley Regional School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Associate Assistant Principal
Waldwick Middle School
09.2004 - 06.2019
Social Studies Teacher
Waldwick Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Keene State College
State of New Hampshire Experienced Educator Certificate- Endorsements: Principal and Social Studies (5-12)
State of New Jersey Principal Certificate of Eligibility
State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate- Endorsement: Teacher of Social Studies (6-12)
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