Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS:

Paul Clementi, J.D., Ed.D.

Merion Mercy Academy
King of Prussia,PA
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience

Mission-driven Catholic educator and servant leader dedicated to cultivating an inclusive community that empowers students to learn, act, and lead in alignment with Gospel teachings. Strong focus on holistic development fosters an environment where academic excellence and moral integrity thrive. Passionate about inspiring students to embrace their potential and contribute positively to society, ensuring education extends beyond the classroom.

Work History

Director of Student Programs / Dean of Students

4 Years 7 Months
Merion Mercy Academy | 01.2022 - 2025
  • Facilitated a positive school milieu leading to a resurgence of enrollment.
  • Manage Student Life budget of $300,000.
  • Facilitated and supervised student clubs to foster leadership development and community involvement.
  • Coordinate onboarding and belonging programs for first year students.
  • Facilitate and oversee student clubs.
  • Administered $300,000 budget for student life initiatives to enhance campus engagement and support student activities.
  • Researched and resolved student formation issues to ensure individual personal growth while fostering restoration and belonging within the school community.
  • Oversaw daily operations of school policies and procedures to ensure students’ safety and well-being in the community.
  • Negotiated and streamlined school sponsored third party bus shuttle services from central and south Philadelphia and southern New Jersey; grew service by 35% in two years.

Social Studies Department Chair

5 Years
Merion Mercy Academy | 01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Coordinating curriculum mapping and realignment of courses including the integration of two new AP courses and one honors course.
  • Shepherded the community through the contentious 2020 presidential election cycle by delivering school-wide presentations.
  • Created, coordinated, and moderated the Common Hour Lecture Series from 2018 to 2020, facilitating discussions on diverse topics.
  • Integrated DEI initiatives into Social Studies curricula to promote inclusivity and representation.
  • Faculty representative on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
  • Developed Mock Trial into a signature academic program. Led team to eleven consecutive Delaware County District championships and three State Tournament appearances. Added junior varsity and freshman teams; increased number of students from 10 to 40.
  • Facilitated student-run History Week as moderator of Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Chapter, enhancing student engagement and leadership.
  • Mentored three new teachers, provided guidance to student teachers, and supported student observers in developing teaching skills.
  • Ensured compliance of curriculum and teaching pedagogy to meet accreditation requirements of the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS). Served on the Mission Statement subcommittee. (2017)

Social Studies Teacher

18 Years 7 Months
Merion Mercy Academy | 01.2008 - Current
  • Instructor of AP US History, AP Human Geography, Modern US History, US Government, Introduction to Law, World Cultures, Psychology and Economics courses. Notable accomplishments:
  • In eight years of teaching AP US History, 85% of students earned a score of 3 or higher, with 48% earning scores of 4 or 5.
  • In the first year of teaching AP Human Geography 91% of students earned a score of 3 or higher, with 57% earning scores of 4 or 5.
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for Introduction to Law course, enhancing student understanding of legal principles.
  • Guided student leaders during Kairos retreats as a faculty advisor since 2017.
  • Chaperoned Mercy Volunteers on community service trips to Philadelphia and Bethlehem Farms, West Virginia.

Instructor

4 Years
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars First Summer Program | 01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Developed and implemented law curriculum for pre-9th-grade student scholars, enhancing their understanding of legal principles. Facilitated student work groups in creating a social justice community action project, culminating in presentations to non-profit directors and investors. Supported student group in legal formation of an ongoing non-profit entity, empowering them to make a tangible community impact.
  • Designed curriculum and lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Facilitated workshops that promoted critical thinking and academic exploration among young scholars.
  • Mentored students, fostering personal growth and academic success through individualized guidance.

Adjunct Professor

5 Years
Eastern University | 01.2005 - 01.2010
  • SOC330C, The Power, Politics, and Ethics of Oil: Created an interdisciplinary course to review the socio-economic and political factors embedded in modern society’s dependence on petroleum oil. As part of the Social Justice concentration within the Sociology Department, special emphasis was placed on the socio-economic consequences of oil dependency for both the producing and consuming nation-states. Also taught versions of this course at Villanova University, West Chester University and Immaculata University.
  • SOC321, Crime and Delinquency: Taught and developed course curriculum, learning objectives, and assessments for seminar course which examined the sociological root causes of delinquency with emphasis on both community and school interventions for children at risk. Explored specific studies of restorative justice practices.
  • SOC321, Crime and Delinquency: Developed and taught course curriculum, learning objectives, and assessments for seminar course examining sociological root causes of delinquency, emphasizing community and school interventions for at-risk children and exploring restorative justice practices.
  • SOC322, Criminal Justice: Designed and executed course curriculum, learning objectives, and assessments for course critically examining US criminal justice system.

Administrator

10 Years
Exxon Mobil Corporation | 01.1994 - 01.2004
  • Held administrative, customer relations, and legal compliance positions, leveraging transferable skills.
  • Managed contractual relationships between the corporation and franchisees; insured compliance with federal antitrust and EPA laws.
  • Oversaw volume rebate programs resulting in disbursements in excess of $4 million monthly.
  • Served as sole representative for corporation to research and resolve fuel quality complaints from direct consumers, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new employees and interns, facilitating team-based corporate culture.

Education

Doctorate of Education

Gwynedd Mercy University | Gwynedd Valley | 05-2026

Dissertation: The Sisterhood Experience; Exploring Caring Relationships and Faith Community of All-Girls’ Catholic High Schools

Juris Doctor

Seton Hall University School of Law | Newark | 01-1993
Study Abroad Program, University of Parma, Parma, Italy Summer 1991

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Villanova University | Villanova | 01-1988

Skills

Relationship building
Strategic planning
Communication skills
Decision-making
Master Teacher
Curriculum Designer

Certification

  • Secondary Social Studies Teacher Certification, Eastern University 2007
  • Level 1 Pennsylvania Instructional Certification in Social Studies 2007

Timeline

Director of Student Programs / Dean of Students

Merion Mercy Academy
01.2022 - 2025Read More

Social Studies Department Chair

Merion Mercy Academy
01.2017 - 01.2022Read More

Instructor

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars First Summer Program
01.2017 - 01.2021Read More

Social Studies Teacher

Merion Mercy Academy
01.2008 - CurrentRead More

Adjunct Professor

Eastern University
01.2005 - 01.2010Read More

Administrator

Exxon Mobil Corporation
01.1994 - 01.2004Read More

Villanova University

Bachelor of Science from Economics
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Seton Hall University School of Law

Juris Doctor
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Gwynedd Mercy University

Doctorate of Education
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CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS:

  • Case Method Institute for Education and Democracy, Harvard University July 2022
  • PAIS Emerging Leaders Institute 2021-2022
  • Global Online Academy, Instructional Boot Camp July 2020
  • Gilder Lehrman Summer Institute, Philadelphia PA August 2019
  • College Board, AP Summer Institute for AP Human Geography, Fairfax, VA July 2019
  • CollegeBoard, Annual AP Conference, Washington DC July 2017
  • Gilder Lehrman Summer Institute, Boulder, CO July 2016
  • College Board, AP Summer Institute for AP US History, Fairfax, VA July 2015
Paul Clementi, J.D., Ed.D.