Experienced Student Dean with a focus on fostering positive student culture and creating supportive environments to maximize student learning. Utilize a compassionate and analytical approach to address conduct matters and resolve behavior issues. Skilled in crisis management and overseeing daily activities to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Dean of Students
Cranbrook Kingswood School
08.2022 - Current
Managed crisis situations involving students, ensuring proper resources and support were provided in a timely manner.
Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
Promoted a positive campus culture by organizing events that fostered community-building among diverse groups of students.
Led efforts to review and update institutional policies related to student conduct, promoting fairness and consistency across disciplinary processes.
Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
Addressed concerns raised by parents or guardians regarding their child's experience on campus, providing information about available resources when necessary.
Assisted in efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with implementing and proactively communicating our school attendance policy.
Conducted training sessions for faculty and staff on various issues related to student well-being, equipping them with the tools needed to better support their students.
Served as an advocate for student needs when interacting with other campus stakeholders such as faculty members or administrators.
Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football Coach
Cranbrook Kingswood School
09.2021 - 07.2022
4 sections of Geometry - including 1 section of Geometry Essentials
Head Football Coach
Residential Dorm Team
Junior Class Advisor
Senior May Advisor
Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football & Track Coach
Trinity-Pawling School
01.2012 - 06.2021
Teach
Math - Geometry including Honors Level and Algebra II
Coach
Head Football Coach
Erickson League Champions; Earned Bill Glennon Bowl Bid, 2017
Defeated Deerfield Academy in the Mike Atkins Bowl, 2018
Placed over 70 student-athletes into college
Head Track & Field Coach
NEPSAC Championship Meet
Coached Student-Athletes to 4th & 6th Place in Discus, 5th Place in Javelin, 2018
Other Coaching Duties
Schoolwide Strength & Conditioning Coach
Head Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach (2013-2017)
Other
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Director of the Global Collaborative Challenge
Co-Faculty Liaison of Mindfulness Club - “Full Minds”
Chair of the Mindfulness Faculty Committee
Teaching & Learning Committee Member
Dorm Parent / Proctor
Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Stonehill College
01.2011 - 01.2012
Wide Receivers Coach
Amherst College
01.2008 - 01.2011
19-5 Overall Record including2009 NESCAC Champions &2009 Little3 Champions
Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Salve Regina University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Intramurals Coordinator
Recruiting Coordinator / Academic Liaison
University at Albany
01.2003 - 01.2007
Running Backs Coach, Offensive Line Coach, Tight Ends
Running Backs Coach
Norwich University
01.2002 - 01.2003
Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Tight Ends Coach
Wesleyan University
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
University at Albany
01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Wesleyan University
01.2001
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Problem-solving abilities
Organizational skills
Emergency drills and crisis management
Student advocacy and accountability
Classroom and behavioral management
Student engagement and development
Proactive parental communication and partnership
Certification
Powers Family Faculty Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution, 2017
Member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)
Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) - Level I & II Certification
Member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Associate Dean of Students
Cranbrook Kingswood School
08.2022 - Current
Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football Coach
Cranbrook Kingswood School
09.2021 - 07.2022
Math Teacher / Head Varsity Football & Track Coach
Trinity-Pawling School
01.2012 - 06.2021
Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Stonehill College
01.2011 - 01.2012
Wide Receivers Coach
Amherst College
01.2008 - 01.2011
Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Salve Regina University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Recruiting Coordinator / Academic Liaison
University at Albany
01.2003 - 01.2007
Running Backs Coach
Norwich University
01.2002 - 01.2003
Tight Ends Coach
Wesleyan University
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Wesleyan University
Powers Family Faculty Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution, 2017
Member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)
Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) - Level I & II Certification
Member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
CPR/AED Certification
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
University at Albany
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