Lina Polchinski
Goshen,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated school district administrator eager to flourish as a successful instructional leader. Offers a proven track record of commended performance supervising all aspects of educational programs district-wide as well as teaching grades K–12. Passionate about education and committed to optimizing student and school success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Goshen Central School District
08.2024 - Current
- Oversees special education programs district-wide.
- Collaborates with building administrators, Director of PPS, and CSE teams.
- Leads weekly special education meetings.
- Conducts teacher evaluations (Danielson Framework).
- Chairs CSE/504/CPSE meetings.
- Research secondary literacy programs.
- Participates in the Special Olympics Committee and LRE Targeted Skills Group.
- Conducts classroom walkthroughs.
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Greenwood Lake Union Free School District
01.2019 - Current
- Manages curriculum and instruction across the district.
- Develops monthly PLC workshops and conducts teacher evaluations.
- Presents to the Board of Education and leads curriculum research.
- Oversees new teacher orientation, district testing coordination, and summer programs.
- Handles ESSA-funded grant applications and allocations.
- Plans budgets and Title fund allocations in collaboration with Assistant Superintendent of Business.
- Led development of the District Athletic Plan with COVID-19 safety measures.
Interim Middle School Building Principal
Greenwood Lake Union Free School District
01.2019 - Current
- Supervises instructional performance of staff and ensures safety.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school climate that promotes social-emotional learning and student well
- Oversee building operations and student academic progress.Lead MTTS and Data Teams
- Provide instructional leadership aligned to district goals, ensuring rigorous curriculum implementation and high-quality teaching practices.
- Implement effective systems for behavior management, restorative practices, and positive school culture.
Instructional Leader, K–5 Special Education
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Directed special education programs in 4 elementary schools.
- Created monthly PD for special education staff.
- Conducted evaluations and co-chaired CSE.
- Served as acting principal at special education school.
- Piloted curriculum and tech studies.
- Managed RTI and state variance documentation.
Special Education Teacher
Cornwall Central School District
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Taught high school students in an 8:1:2 setting aligned with NYSAA standards.
- Created community-based instruction and vocational curriculum.
- Collaborated with OPWDD and served as a job coach.
Special Education Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Cornwall Central School District
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Taught K–2 self-contained 12:1:4 class.
- Implemented FBAs, BIPs, and behavior management plans.
Special Education Teacher
City Schools of New Rochelle
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Taught 2nd/3rd grade 12:1:2 classroom.
- Administered assessments and prepared students for NYS tests.
- Developed behavior management plans.
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Co-taught 2nd grade bilingual classroom.
- Aligned district curriculum with IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
Rockland BOCES
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Taught K–2 and 6–8 self-contained classrooms.
- Piloted Read Well program.
- Created alternate assessment portfolios and coached teachers.
Classroom Teacher
Tenafly Board of Education
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Taught 1st grade and resource room (K–5).
- Used center-based learning and participated in Teachers College training.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership
Long Island University
Masters - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor's - English
Felician College
Skills
- Professional Development
- Staff and Faculty Supervision
- Project Planning
- Improving Efficiency
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
Certification
- School District Leader Professional Certificate
- School Building Leader Initial Certificate
- Birth - 6 SWD Professional Certificate
- Birth -2 Early Childhood Education Professional Certificate
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Bilingual Italian
Training
- Readers & Writers Workshop
- Training
- Danielson Framework
- PAES Vocational Training
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- New School Rules Approach to
- Leadership Training
- NYSAA Training
- Singapore Math Training
- IEP Training/Frontline
- Estrellita Phonics Training
Hobbies and Interests
Advanced Piano Knowledge and Techniques
Timeline
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Goshen Central School District
08.2024 - Current
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Greenwood Lake Union Free School District
01.2019 - Current
Interim Middle School Building Principal
Greenwood Lake Union Free School District
01.2019 - Current
Instructional Leader, K–5 Special Education
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
08.2018 - 01.2019
Special Education Teacher
Cornwall Central School District
09.2014 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Cornwall Central School District
03.2014 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
City Schools of New Rochelle
03.2012 - 02.2013
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2011 - 03.2012
Special Education Teacher
Rockland BOCES
09.2008 - 08.2011
Classroom Teacher
Tenafly Board of Education
09.2006 - 06.2008
Masters - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor's - English
Felician College
Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership
Long Island University
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