Kathleen Mahoney
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Strategic minded, passionate, and motivating school administrator and instructional leader with the proven capacity for developing a vision and delivering on organizational missions and objectives throughout education career. Cultivates a learning climate and culture of success and promotes rigorous performance standards based on continuous improvement and implementation of best practices. Provides an academic tone for students and staff where educational excellence is the focal point, while simultaneously serving as a dependable mentor who utilizes outstanding communication and leadership skills to build solid relationships with students, parents, and faculty within a diverse school community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
hannibal high school
07.2021 - Current
- Assist with overseeing all administrative and programming functions for this public high school in a rural setting
- Manage student discipline, conduct classroom observations, supervise support personnel, engage with parents and the community, ensure school safety, handle administrative duties, and participate in professional development
- Perform data analysis and work closely with the Executive Principal to ensure the smooth operation of the school
- Developed a restorative practice-based system for in-school suspensions where students review the incident with the ISS Supervisor, reflect on their actions, prepare to restore relationships, and then reintegrate into the learning community
- Provided explicit training and modeling for staff in the ISS classroom
- Resulted in a significant reduction in repeat offenses
- Implemented a new schedule that incorporates intervention time for all students at Hannibal High School by working closely with the Executive Principal and participating in monthly meetings with the Guiding Coalition
- Engaged in studying the 'Learning By Doing' book and fostered a school culture that supports risk-taking
- Successfully strengthened relationships between the school, families, and the local community by actively participating in the Home and School Committee, implementing a policy of calling parents following student referrals, and making calls to families when their child exhibited commendable behavior.
Special Education Teacher
altmar-parish-williamstown elementary school
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught 5th and 6th grade students within a special education classroom
- Served as a member of the school’s culture committee and school re-entry committee
- Acted as Case Manager for each family, writing and maintaining IEPs and tracking student progress toward learning goals.
Special Education Teacher
porter elementary school
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided instruction to a 12:1:1 special education class of 3rd-5th grade students
- Served as a member of the school’s leadership team
- Managed up to six staff members, such as teaching assistants and 1:1 aides, developing positive relationships with them.
Early Intervention Specialist
little lukes
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed a caseload of 60-70 children and their families who were receiving Early Intervention services in Onondaga County
- Oversaw special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech providers to ensure the best instruction for the children and their families
- Developed and maintained positive home-school relationships by meeting with families, discussing concerns, listening to their suggestions, and implementing changes when needed.
Program Director
little lukes preschool
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed and oversaw a large teaching staff and all operations, ensuring the preschool was running smoothly and all children were being taught and looked after at a high level
- Conducted daily classroom visits to establish positive relationships with staff and children and to stay abreast of any potential issues
- Worked closely with the New York State Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
- Oversaw all preschool operations, including supporting staff, observing student and staff interactions, providing staff performance evaluations, ordering supplies, and providing instructional leadership
- Hired, trained, and managed a staff of 45, including teaching staff, teaching assistants, teacher’s aides, custodial staff, kitchen staff, and substitute teachers
- Developed a mission and vision statement in collaboration with teaching team, which established common goals
- Collaborated with other program directors and staff at Little Lukes to establish a common curriculum that met and exceeded the New York State Common Core Learning Standards
- Maintained an open-door policy to develop congenial professional relationships with staff, students, and families
- Proposed the re-design of the campus at Little Lukes to expand the program, adding space for 18 pre-kindergarten students and 8 infants, to better meet the needs of the students with disabilities in Onondaga County
- Led a Book Club at Little Lukes with teaching staff on professional development and personal development books
- Oversaw an increase in staffing, enrollment, and revenues during time at Little Lukes.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership -
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY01.2021
Master of Science in Teaching Students with Disabilities, K-6th Grade -
01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, PreK-6th Grade -
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY01.2003
Skills
- Curriculum Development & Improvements
- Leadership Teams & Committees
- Mission Statement Development
- Teacher Mentoring & Development
- Outreach Programs & Open Houses
- Program Management & Oversight
- Academic Progress Tracking
- Education Administration
- Student Support & Discipline
- Parent Communication & Involvement
- Organizational Leadership
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- School Building Leader
- District Leader
- Students with Disabilities, PreK-6th Grades
- Elementary Education, PreK, K, & 1-6th Grades
Personal Information
Title: PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Professional Development
- Staff Development Academy
- Assistant Principal County-Wide Community Meetings
- PLC Institute
- Leadership Academy
- Professional Learning Communities At Work Institute
- Secondary Literacy Network
- TCIS Refresher
- SOAR Mathematics
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
- Wilson Reading Certified Teacher
Timeline
Assistant Principal
hannibal high school
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
altmar-parish-williamstown elementary school
02.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
porter elementary school
01.2017 - 01.2019
Early Intervention Specialist
little lukes
01.2013 - 01.2017
Program Director
little lukes preschool
01.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Science in Teaching Students with Disabilities, K-6th Grade -
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, PreK-6th Grade -
State University of New York at Cortland
Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership -
State University of New York at Oswego
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