Marci Seidman
Warminster,PA
Summary
After retiring from the Philadelphia school district in 2015, I became a literacy and math tutor. I have certifications in elementary education, special education, reading specialist, special ed supervisor, and elementary principal.
When serving as a teacher, I designed a literacy curriculum to meet the needs of my learning disabled students. I have served as Literacy Leader, Dean of Students, Teacher, assistant principal and principal during my career. I love kids!
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy and Math Tutor
O & R Learn
Feasterville-Trevose, PA
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Tutored 20 students per week in private literacy or math sessions using individualized plans. All student levels increased.
Principal
School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Literacy Leader
School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
Dean of Students
School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies
Special Education Liaison
School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.1998 - 06.2008
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Special Education Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.1985 - 06.2003
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.1978
Skills
- Problem Solving Support
- Teaching Foundational Study Skills
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Developing Individualized Lessons
Certification
Elementary Principal
Special Ed Supervisor
Reading Specialist
Special Ed Teacher
Elementary Ed Teacher
Timeline
Literacy and Math Tutor
O & R Learn
09.2019 - 01.2022
Principal
School District Of Philadelphia
08.2010 - 02.2015
Literacy Leader
School District Of Philadelphia
09.2008 - 06.2010
Dean of Students
School District Of Philadelphia
09.2003 - 06.2008
Special Education Liaison
School District Of Philadelphia
09.1998 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
09.1985 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Special Education
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Temple University