Lori DeMercurio
School Building And District-Level Leadership
Lake Katrine,NY
Summary
Creative Educator and Leader offering 31 years of experience developing and implementing elementary and secondary level Health Education course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication, team-building, organizational and supervisory skills. Committed to various committees for policy making with the District- Level Health and Wellness Committee and Building Level Leadership Team for School Improvement for both, elementary and secondary levels. Piloted and created the Middle School level Credit Recovery Program with our Information Technology specialists. Implemented the Course of Study for the transitional programs at the secondary level.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Administration Intern
Kingston City School District
Kingston, New York
08.2021 - Current
- Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Lead Teacher, Health Education
Kingston City Schools District
Kingston, New York
09.2002 - Current
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
Health Teacher
Dover-Wingdale Union Free School District
Dover Plains, New York
09.1998 - 06.2002
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Developed programs for teaching students and public.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
- Collaborated with Special Education to achieve IEP and 504 student needs..
Lead Teacher, Secondary School
Daytop Village, Incorporated
New York, New York
08.1991 - 08.1998
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Education
Post-Graduate Degree - Educational Administration
State University of New York
New Paltz, New York 07.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Education
College of Saint Rose
Albany, New York 07.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine And Nutrition Contract Major
Cornell University & State University of New York
New Paltz, New York 08.1987 - 05.1991
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
First Aid/CPR
Decision Making
Attention to Detail
Excellent Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Team-building
Organization and Time Management
Cultural Awareness
Data Entry
Good Telephone Etiquette
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
MS Office
Software Proficiency
PPE Compliance
Organizational Skills
Goal Setting Skills
Accessing Valid Information
Advocacy Skills for Restorative Practices
Secondary education
Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved Credit Recovery program through effectively helping with APEX Learning software and Information Technology department, which improved student course completion at the middle school level.
- Supervised and facilitated faculty and department meetings with 82 faculty and staff members.
- Collaborated with Board of Education members, administrators, community partnerships to create a district-level Health and Wellness policy.
- Attended and presented at Board of Education meetings and regional summit with the Mental Health Association of New York
- Revised and updated the elementary and secondary level curriculum for Health Education.
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2000 for Cultural Responsive Education.
- Coached JV/Varsity level Volleyball and Softball for a Division 1, AA school district winning District, Sectional and Regional championships and earned third place in NYS Volleyball State Championships.
Affiliations
School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS)
2021-current
Shape America, Society of Health and Physical Educators
1991-Current
New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYSAPHERD)
1991-2021
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
1998-Current
National Education Association
2002-Current
New York State Public High School Athletic Association
!991-2021
Certification
Intern Certification in Building Leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Administration Intern
Kingston City School District
08.2021 - Current
Post-Graduate Degree - Educational Administration
State University of New York
07.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Education
College of Saint Rose
07.2003 - 08.2004
Lead Teacher, Health Education
Kingston City Schools District
09.2002 - Current
Health Teacher
Dover-Wingdale Union Free School District
09.1998 - 06.2002
Lead Teacher, Secondary School
Daytop Village, Incorporated
08.1991 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine And Nutrition Contract Major
Cornell University & State University of New York
08.1987 - 05.1991