REBECCA DUGAN

Teacher of Music and Director of Choirs

Paramus Board of Education

09.2008 - Current

West Brook Teacher of The Year 2018, Governor's Teacher of The Year Program 2019-2020
LEADERSHIP
Provide teachers with opportunities to grow in “Gab and Grow” professional development sessions and creation of website for continued growth
Provide teachers with tools and strategies to foster positive classroom culture through restorative practices trainings
Developed & Implemented clear and cohesive tiered behavior system and school-wide expectations
Provided trainings for lunch staff to reinforce expectations and protocol to continue safe and inclusive lunch and recess environment
Lead dept meetings in order to ensure collaborative and cohesive plans, expectations
CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
Formulated and implemented effective curriculum goals, assessments, and lessons, focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
Infused Social Emotional Learning Crosswalk Competencies into curriculum goals, assessments, and lessons
Organized special events, school concerts, county and region choir auditions, rehearsals, and concerts, music competitions and music examinations
Fostered relationships with staff, students and parents to drive departmental and school objectives and philosophies.
Monitored students' progress by analyzing performance metrics.
Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish district, school, and departmental vision and goals.
Developed rigorous and engaging course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of all students.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
School Culture and Climate: Analyzing data to inform decisions to improve student and staff school culture.
Communicate effectively and proactively with all stakeholders, such as parents, community members, teachers to make and keep positive community connections through Key Communicator Committee.
Analyze HIB, infraction data and reports to improve safety and acceptance in schools through School Safety Committee.
Provide school teachers with assistance in identifying students with behaviors of concern, assessing students at risk of harmful or violent activity
Work with teachers, administrators and other stakeholders to provide at-risk students with intervention strategies as part of Behavioral Threat Assessment Team
Provide students with multi-tiered system of supports through ongoing monitoring and evaluation on MTSS Committee
Collaborate with others to ensure teachers receive meaningful feedback on their practices and students' learning outcomes through work and reflection on ScIP committee