Mary Beth Dempsey
Amherst,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 20+ years of education experience. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skills in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies. Detail-oriented and decisive leadership style. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
The Arc Erie County New York
07.2016 - Current
- Provide leadership and support to staff, fostering a positive and collaborative school culture.
- Mentor teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Partner with Principal to create a school program in alignment with agency vision and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation environment to meet student goals and needs.
- Conduct classroom observations and staff evaluations to provide constructive feedback to enhance teaching methods and improve student outcomes.
- Actively engage with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Support hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with agency guidelines and requirements.
- Lead meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Manage NYSAA testing to evaluate student performance and progress.
Special Education Teacher
The Arc Erie County New York
01.2006 - 06.2016
Education
Advanced Certificate - School District/Building Leader
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.2018
Master of Science - Special Education
Canisius College
Buffalo05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education
Buffalo State College
Buffalo05.1995
Skills
- Program Management
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Intervention
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Special Education Programs
- NYSAA Testing Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Personnel Management
Certification
- School Building Leadership-Professional Certification
- Special Education-Permanent Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Timeline
Assistant Principal
The Arc Erie County New York
07.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
The Arc Erie County New York
01.2006 - 06.2016
Advanced Certificate - School District/Building Leader
Canisius College
Master of Science - Special Education
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education
Buffalo State College
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