Accomplished educational leader with a distinguished career at the NYC Department of Education, adept in curriculum development and faculty training. Leveraged technology integrations and relationship-building skills to enhance school culture and student achievement. Proven track record in elevating educational standards and fostering a safe, inclusive environment.
Work History
Retired Principal
NYC Department of Education
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Assistant Principal
NYC Department of Education
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Education
Master Of Science In Education - Education Administration
City College of New York
New York, NY
05.1992
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
Goddard College
Plainfield, VT
05.1978
Skills
School event coordination
Safety and security procedures
Technology integrations
Standardized testing and scoring
Student performance data
School culture
Teaching and learning assessments
Curriculum development and oversight
Codes of conduct
Relationship building and networking
Faculty training and development
Educational staff supervision
Student achievement
Annual reviews
School safety and security
Staff and educator guidance
Team bonding
Operational planning
Affiliations
America Scores of New York
Chess in Schools
Timeline
Retired Principal
NYC Department of Education
Assistant Principal
NYC Department of Education
Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Master Of Science In Education - Education Administration
City College of New York
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education