KENNETH C. WARD
Auburn,NY
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Instructor
South Seneca Central School
01.2022 - Current
- Led team to develop program supporting student success and interventions as Math Department Chairperson
- Instructor of Seventh and Eighth grade math per the Next Generation Standards curriculum, including Next Generation Algebra for advanced Eighth graders
Principal of Educational Services
UCP-E. John Gavras Center
2016 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented the reopening plan for the 2020 school year according to CDC/DOH guidelines.
- Solely responsible for the successful development of and implementation of the reopening plan for the 2020 school year set forth under CDC/DOH guidelines
- Worked closely with NYSED, OCFS and other regulatory agencies to gather/analyze data to monitor for the ongoing need for curriculum/program adjustments
- Collaborated with NYSED, OCFS, and other regulatory agencies to analyze data for ongoing curriculum and program adjustments
- Researched and delivered staff development and professional training opportunities
- E. John Gavras Center offers UPK/3PK/SCIS/Preschool inclusive programs for children with Special needs and their peers
- Facility downsized and restructured personnel structure
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Port Byron Central School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed student attendance regulations and communicated with parents/guardians to ensure compliance and support student success
- Guided students in personal, academic, vocational, and behavioral matters to foster their overall development
- Scheduled interscholastic athletic events and attended all home games, matches and events
- Provided student management, attendance regulations, and communication with parents/guardians regarding these matters
- Coordinated scheduling of interscholastic athletic events and attended all home games, matches, and events to support athletes and promote school spirit
Administrative Intern
Weedsport Central School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed District Technology Plan to enhance digital learning infrastructure
- Collaborated extensively with the Director of Special Programs, Ann DeFazio, in the implementation of special education provision and supervision; chaired/participated in CPSE/CSE district meetings
- Developed/implemented an involvement plan for “at-risk” Middle School students
- Collaborated with Director of Special Programs to implement special education provision and chaired CPSE/CSE district meetings for effective service delivery
- Collaborated with the NY State Police in improving school safety through data collection and analysis
- Collaborated with Superintendent of Schools to design school renovations that support 21st century learning needs
Math/Science Teacher
Weedsport Jr/Sr Central School
01.1998 - 01.2015
- Provided instruction to middle/high school students in the curriculum areas of math/science
- Implemented developmentally appropriate higher-level thinking skills within math lessons to ensure student success
- Analyzed data to enhance program development and instructional methods
- Collaborated with department members to align instructional practices across grade levels
- Developed and implemented student monitoring programs to support academic improvement
- Created and implemented student monitoring programs to track academic progress.
- Piloted advanced math programs for students at the Sixth-grade level
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study - SBL/SDL
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland, NY01-2015
MS - Science Education
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland, NY01-1995
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Documentation skills
- Feedback provision
- Compliance
- Reporting requirements
- IEP support
- Reliability
Personal Information
Title: Education Teacher and Administrator
Honors/Awards
Norma Matroka Teacher of the Year/2003, Math Team Member: Middle School Most Improved Team Recognition from all NYS Middle School Administrators
Timeline
Middle School Math Instructor
South Seneca Central School
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Port Byron Central School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
Administrative Intern
Weedsport Central School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Math/Science Teacher
Weedsport Jr/Sr Central School
01.1998 - 01.2015
MS - Science Education
SUNY Cortland
Principal of Educational Services
UCP-E. John Gavras Center
2016 - 01.2022
Certificate of Advanced Study - SBL/SDL
SUNY Cortland