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Maryann Giardina

Maryann Giardina

Principal/School Administrator
609 New York Avenue, Absecon,United States

Summary

Having an amazing career in education that has spanned over 34 years is a gift! Building relationships has been the key to success. There are personal and professional rewards that have accompanied making these connections. Whether delivering a message of celebration or a difficult one, it shows when the person genuinely cares. These connections have allowed students and teachers to feel supported in their learning journey. Even more, they have encouraged high achievement and continued pursuit in areas of interest.

Spending free time writing poetry and reading, I would love to share my knowledge, creativity, and love of learning. Whether an opportunity as a school leader, an educational consultant, a mentor/coach, a salesperson, or educator, my work ethic and commitment will make any role a success! Additionally, it will prove mutually beneficial for all stakeholders.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Principal/School Administrator

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Education- Alder
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
04.2007 - Current
  • Elementary School Principal -11 years.
  • Middle School Principal- 5 years

Assistant Principal

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Ed- Slaybaugh Complex
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
04.2007 - 07.2009
  • Oversaw Slaybaugh Elementary School - approximately 900 students and 100 staff members.
  • Scheduled, led meetings to promote school involvement and supported social emotional learning
  • Evaluated teachers and paraprofessionals with the specific of intent toward improvement.

School Building Facilitator

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Education- Davenport
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
09.2004 - 04.2007
  • Supported Principal- School Administrator in day to day operations of school during period of unprecedented growth and construction.
  • Lead school in many initiatives: running records, state testing, team meetings (PLCs), leveling, and School Leadership Teams.

Special Education Teacher

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Education- Alder
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
09.2002 - 06.2004
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement within their IEPs.

Cooperative Learning Facilitator

Egg Harbor Twp. Board Of Education-Swift School
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
07.1999 - 06.2002
  • Provided model lessons and high quality coaching to teacher colleagues. This approach of Model, Reflect and Plan enabled teachers to begin implementing their own collaborative and cooperative lessons for higher student engagement.
  • Provided workshops and training sessions.
  • Facilitated dialogue between teachers and administration to improve programming.
  • Conducted Action research with Rowan University and West Chester University about process and outcomes of Cooperative Approach.
  • Earned State of NJ Star School Award for this program.

Special Education Teacher

Egg Harbor Twp-Alder Middle And Davenport Schools
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
09.1989 - 07.1999


  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.

Education

Master of Arts - School Administration

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
07.2003 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Education, Special Education, And Science

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
09.1985 - 05.1989

Skills

Curriculum Development

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Certification

Elementary Teacher K-8

Accomplishments

- Achieved Green Ribbon School status for Sustainability: Alder Avenue Middle School, EHT, NJ

- Achieved NJ Star School for Best Schools and Practices: H.R. Swift School, EHT, NJ

- Achieved Teacher of the Year in Egg Harbor Township., NJ

- Collaborated with educators and Dean of Education West Chester University, Dr. Lynda Baloche in Cooperative Learning Action Research

Work Availability

monday
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Affiliations

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
  • New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association ( NJPSA)

Quote

"Change is the end result of all true learning."
Leo Buscaglia

Software

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Writing- Poetry

Reading- all genres

Home Improvement Projects

Kayaking

Traveling

Timeline

Supervisor

07-2007

Principal

05-2007

Principal/School Administrator

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Education- Alder
04.2007 - Current

Assistant Principal

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Ed- Slaybaugh Complex
04.2007 - 07.2009

School Building Facilitator

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Education- Davenport
09.2004 - 04.2007

Master of Arts - School Administration

Rowan University
07.2003 - 05.2007

Special Education Teacher

Egg Harbor Township Board Of Education- Alder
09.2002 - 06.2004

Cooperative Learning Facilitator

Egg Harbor Twp. Board Of Education-Swift School
07.1999 - 06.2002

Special Education Teacher

Egg Harbor Twp-Alder Middle And Davenport Schools
09.1989 - 07.1999

Elementary Teacher K-8

05-1989

Teacher of the Handicapped K-12

05-1989

Bachelor of Science - Education, Special Education, And Science

University of Delaware
09.1985 - 05.1989
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