Lisa Mazzariello
Ridgewood
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in guiding educational teams. Skilled in curriculum development and data-driven decision-making to enhance student outcomes. Committed to fostering professional development and collaboration among staff while supporting a culturally responsive school environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Humanities Team Leader
Cascades High School
New York
08.2019 - Current
- Guided a team of teachers from multiple subjects in aligning curricula, strategies, rubrics and class routines to best meet students' needs
- Utilized data to guide the team's goals and focuses
- Planned and presented targeted professional development for the full staff on specific literacy techniques
- Worked with the Instructional Leadership Team to plan to develop, monitor and meet CEP goals
- Mentored new staff on school policies and effective teaching strategies.
Grade Team Leader
Academy For Young Writers
Brooklyn
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Led 9th Grade Team to create rigor and continuity across all disciplines.
- Took part in a Learning Partnership in which our 9th grade classrooms served as model classrooms for teams at two other Brooklyn high schools.
- Trained colleagues to use Fishbowls and Socratic Seminars to increase and improve student discussion.
- Presented workshops at the Network’s Teacher to Teacher conference
Director of the Amy Sullivan Lee Teaching Academy
Richard R. Green High School of Teaching
New York
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Transformed mandatory teaching program into rigorous four-year elective for high school students pursuing education careers
- Coordinated with elementary school administrators and teachers to secure internship placements for high school students
- Observed, evaluated and instructed student interns
- Organized and executed a full-day Career Fair, engaging the entire school community
Education
School Building And District Leader Certificate - Educational Leadership
Stonybrook University
New York01-2026
Master of Science - Secondary English Education
University of New Haven
Connecticut05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - English
Ithaca College
New York05-1996
Skills
- Culturally Responsive curriculum development
- Targeted professional development
- Relationship building
- Restorative conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- * Big Apple Fellowship Award Finalist: 2025
* FLAG Teaching Excellence Award Finalist: 2022
* Respect for All Award (Liaison): 2026
* GLSEN Respect Award (GSA Founder): 2016
Related Experience
- Classroom Teacher: developed and implemented engaging, rigorous, culturally responsive and standards aligned curricula for diverse and inclusive classrooms
- Drama Club Director: Produced and directed over 20 shows that engaged all grade levels as well as faculty and staff in celebrations of culture, community and the arts
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance Founder and Faculty Leader: empowered students to direct their own club that created a more inclusive environment and safe spaces for members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Coordinator of Student Affairs: Created and Oversaw community building activities and clubs including grant writing and fundraising initiatives
Timeline
Humanities Team Leader
Cascades High School
08.2019 - Current
Grade Team Leader
Academy For Young Writers
08.2014 - 06.2016
Director of the Amy Sullivan Lee Teaching Academy
Richard R. Green High School of Teaching
08.2010 - 06.2012
School Building And District Leader Certificate - Educational Leadership
Stonybrook University
Master of Science - Secondary English Education
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Arts - English
Ithaca College