MARIO A. CHARLOT
Reston,VA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Manassas Park Middle School, enhancing student engagement through restorative practices and data-driven interventions. Expert in crisis management and curriculum development, achieving an 80% reduction in disciplinary incidents while fostering a collaborative community environment. Committed to empowering diverse student populations for academic success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Manassas Park Middle School
Manassas Park, VA
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Executed daily school operations and emergency protocols for a building of 750 students, stepping in seamlessly to maintain instructional continuity and safety.
- Partnered with educators during regular (non)-observation cycles to accelerate the adoption of blended learning and station-rotation models.
- Executed the student Code of Behavior through a Restorative Practices lens, reducing disciplinary incidents and supporting student growth by 80%.
- Facilitated restorative community circles for high-risk students to improve engagement and reduce behavioral incidents.
- Lead Professional who initiated an academic workshop to support student performance, driving a 15% increase in grades above 60% in 6th grade.
Professional School Counselor
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Fairfax, VA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed academic, social-emotional, and career counseling for a cohort of 270 scholars.
- Served as the Lead Professional directing crisis intervention strategies and coordinating community mental health resources for families in need.
- Tracked student performance data (grades, attendance, behavior); facilitated 504 plans and Local Screening Committees (LSC) in alignment with Special Education law.
School Testing Coordinator / School Counselor
Frederick County Middle School
, VA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Collaborated as the Lead Professional utilizing PowerSchool and Infinite Campus to strategically develop and execute the Master Schedule for 770 students.
- Served as the School Testing Coordinator, overseeing the logistics, security, and data compliance for all State Standards of Learning (SOL) and VAAP testing.
Adjunct Professor (Behavioral Sciences)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Served as Adjunct Professor designing and instructing undergraduate and graduate courses of 40 students via Canvas and Blackboard, achieving a 100% pass rate with all student scores at or above 94%.
Special Education Interlude Assistant
Williamsburg Middle School
Arlington, VA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Co-taught and managed a social-emotional support environment for 13 multi-grade students, ensuring strict compliance with IEPs and 504 frameworks.
Education
M.Ed. - Counseling & Development (School Counseling)
George Mason University
VA01-2020
B.A. - Psychology (Sociology Minor, with Honors)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
OK01-2017
Skills
- Restorative practices
- Crisis management
- Educational leadership
- Behavior intervention
- Multicultural competence
- Community collaboration
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Administration and Supervision Endorsement (PK-12 Administration) | VA & DC
- Pupil Personnel Services License (School Counseling)
- TESOL Certified (English Language Arts National Certification)
- Specialized Training: Level 1 Restorative Justice Facilitator (FCPS) | Quality Matters Certified Online Instructor
CORE COMPETENCIES
School Safety & Crisis Response (CPI, CRASE, NIMS) MTSS / PBIS Implementation Restorative Justice & Behavior Intervention Special Education Law (IEP/504) Master Scheduling & State Testing (SOL, WIDA) Title IX & FERPA Compliance Professional Development & Faculty Collaboration
Timeline
Dean of Students
Manassas Park Middle School
01.2024 - 01.2026
Professional School Counselor
Lake Braddock Secondary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
School Testing Coordinator / School Counselor
Frederick County Middle School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Adjunct Professor (Behavioral Sciences)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
01.2020 - 01.2025
Special Education Interlude Assistant
Williamsburg Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2020
M.Ed. - Counseling & Development (School Counseling)
George Mason University
B.A. - Psychology (Sociology Minor, with Honors)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University