Mary Ellen Phelan
South Orange
Summary
Dynamic instructional leader with expertise in developing training materials and fostering collaboration. Proven ability to streamline communication and enhance team performance, committed to promoting diversity and supporting data driven decision making.
Detail-oriented educator with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Experienced in supervising administrative staff and conducting performance evaluations to drive team success. Eager to leverage expertise in communication and mentorship to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environments that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Administrator
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Warren, NJ
08.2012 - Current
- Supervised administrative staff, ensuring alignment with school policies and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for school events and meetings.
- Developed training materials to enhance team performance and knowledge retention.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving information flow and collaboration.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Championed an inclusive work environment by promoting diversity initiatives across the organization.
- Read resumes, screened clients, watched demo lessons sourcing top talent that wanted to teach students first and curriculum second. Always seeking a good fit with organizational needs.
- Established strong rapport with colleagues, fostering effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Facilitated student discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and lesson delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MAMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Kean University
Union, NJMaster of Arts - English Literature
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem Solving
- Instructional Leader
- Interdisciplinary Educator and Life-Long Learner
Certification
Teacher of English/Reading
Supervisor
Principal
Timeline
Teacher/Administrator
Watchung Hills Regional High School
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
College of The Holy Cross
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Kean University
Master of Arts - English Literature
Rutgers University