Mindy Grossmann
Educator
Lynbrook,New York
Summary
I am a talented Assistant Principal offering 33 (16 years as an Assistant Principal) years of education experience. I am also a resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies.
As an effective communicator I'm skilled at developing and implementing academic and behavioral programs to create high-quality learning environments.
On of my many talents is building moral and implementing exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful learning environments.
I am an articulate public speaker with strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
As a high-achieving Assistant Principal adept at supporting and enhancing teacher success with effective training and mentoring is excited to take on new training opportunities with your organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal Special Education
New York City Department Of Education - P231K
08.2007 - 01.2022
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Classroom Teacher/Crisis Teacher
New York City Department Of Education - P231K
09.1988 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
Jones International University
Englewood, CO06.2006
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Johns University
Queens, NY12.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY06.1988
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Behavioral Intervention
- Staff Development
- Public Speaking
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Leadership
- Program Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Schedule Oversight
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Compassion and Empathy
- Skills Enhancement
- Progress Monitoring
- Confidence and Determination
- Curriculum Review
- Multitasking Abilities
- Staff Assessments
- Student and Family Relationships
- Disciplinary Action
- Parent Rapport-Building
- Field or Focus] Best Practices
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Evaluations
- Student Needs Assessments
- Curriculum Planning
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Fundraising
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to track Data tracking sheets.
- LSCI Senior Training.
- Certified Life Coach.
- Workshop Developer.
- Behavior Specialist.
- Committee Chair.
- Parent Training.
- Paraprofessional Specific Training.
- New Teacher raining.
- Hiring Committee.
Affiliations
CSA Union
CSA Long Island Chapter of Retirees
SANNY's (School Administrators Association of New York State)
Certification
- Certified Life Coach, New Light Sanctuary
- Permanent License in: Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Administration and Supervision
Timeline
Assistant Principal Special Education
New York City Department Of Education - P231K
08.2007 - 01.2022
Classroom Teacher/Crisis Teacher
New York City Department Of Education - P231K
09.1988 - 08.2007
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
Jones International University
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Johns University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
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