Niphon Joan Kirk
Pennsauken
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with over 20 years of experience at Lawnside Board of Education, excelling in curriculum development and data-driven instruction. Proven ability to foster collaboration among staff and implement effective behavioral strategies, enhancing student success and maintaining high standards of conduct. Strong management skills drive impactful school initiatives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
Lawnside Board of Education
Lawnside
01.2013 - Current
- Supervises the planning and developing of goals, objectives, materials, methods, and activities for school district initiatives and programs;
- Assist the Superintendent in duties related to instruction, supervision, and the overall administration of the school operations;
- Serves as the building administration in the absence of the Superintendent;
- Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practices;
- Assist the principal in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services;
- Assist, supervises and coordinates in maintaining high standards of student conduct and enforcing discipline policies throughout the school;
- Assist in the preparation of required reports of violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and possession of firearms;
- Assist in the scheduling process;
- Make recommendations to the principal for changes in policies, personnel practices and other such matters that may result in a more effective school administration;
- Supervises instruction and staff performance as assigned by the principal;
- Supervises the cafeteria during lunch hours;
- Facilitates Positive Behavior Support In Schools (PBSIS) (District Goal #2);
- Supervises extracurricular programs, assembly programs and assignment of faculty members to assist school based functions;
- Assist in the management of local, state, and federal programs;
- Serve as the District's Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying coordinator;
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the principal or Superintendent
Dean of Students
Lawnside Board of Education
Lawnside
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assist the Superintendent in duties related to instruction, supervision, and the overall administration of the school;
- Serves as the building administration in the absence of the Superintendent;
- Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practices;
- Supervises and coordinates discipline throughout the school; assist in the preparation of required reports of violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and possession of firearms;
- Supervises instruction and staff performance;
- Supervises the cafeteria during lunch hours;
- Supervises extracurricular programs, assembly programs and assignment of faculty members to assist school functions;
- Assist in the management of local, state, and federal programs;
- Serve as the District's Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Specialist
Special Education Teacher
Lawnside Board of Education
Lawnside
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Develop behavioral strategies to assist teachers with classroom management of students with conduct disorders;
- Daily instruction of emotionally disturbed, multiple disabled, communication impaired and specific learning disabled students in all major and minor subjects in an self- contained, inclusion and resource setting;
- Utilize current instruction which includes SRA Direct Instruction, Wilson Learning, effective behavior modification and social skills training through SRA;
- School Leadership Team - Assistant Facilitator;
- R.E.A.L. Program Tutor - Teacher;
- Student of the Month - Coordinator;
- 8th Grade - Advisor;
- Substitute - School Administrator;
- 21st CCLC After School Program - Site Coordinator
Special Education Teacher
Camden City Board of Education
Camden
09.1991 - 10.2001
- Create and implement standards based instructional lesson plans for multiple leveled classrooms.
- Develop behavioral strategies to support classroom management of students with conduct disorders;
- Develop and create Individual Educational Plans that promote academic and social success.
- Created an exceptional learning environment for students through the utilization of effective instructional strategies;
- New Jersey Ask Tutor - Lead Teacher;
- After School Tutoring Program - Coordinator;
- Special Education Advisory Team - Member;
- Special Education Monitoring Self Assessment Steering Committee Member;
- 8th Grade - Advisor;
- Junior National Honor Society - Advisor;
- Organization Committee for Creative Arts High School in Camden City School District - Member
Education
Doctoral Program - Educational Leadership
Rowan University
01.2009
Master of Educational Administration & Leadership -
Cheyney University
05.1999
Bachelor of Science -
Hampton University
01.1991
Skills
- Self-motivated; able to set priorities through effective leadership and achieve short term and long-term goals and meet educational deadlines
- Initiate and collaborate activities with teachers, teacher assistants, and other support staff
- Assisted in the implementation of the Pilot Program (SRA) Direct Instruction in Camden City Public Schools Professional Development Presenter: Student Portfolios
- More than 20 years of teaching experience of students with disabilities
- Curriculum Development
- Excellent Management and Leadership Skills
- Data-driven instruction
Affiliations
- New Jersey Principal and Supervisors Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - South Jersey Alumnae Chapter
Certification
- New Jersey Department of Education, Supervisor
- New Jersey Department of Education, Permanent Certificate - Principal, School Administrator
- New Jersey Department of Education, Teacher of the Handicapped
Accomplishments
- Most Pleasant Teacher Award - Broadway Elementary School
- Most Caring Teacher Award - Morgan Village Middle School
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Vice Principal
Lawnside Board of Education
01.2013 - Current
Dean of Students
Lawnside Board of Education
01.2012 - 01.2013
Special Education Teacher
Lawnside Board of Education
01.2001 - 01.2012
Special Education Teacher
Camden City Board of Education
09.1991 - 10.2001
Doctoral Program - Educational Leadership
Rowan University
Master of Educational Administration & Leadership -
Cheyney University
Bachelor of Science -
Hampton University
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