Saramarie Jackson-McCracken
Plainfield
Summary
Experienced and passionate educational leader seeking an opportunity to serve as a district-level administrator. With 16 years in education—13 of which have been dedicated to classroom instruction—I bring a strong foundation in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and educational equity. My background includes roles as a Lead Teacher, Social Studies Supervisor, History Coach, and certified Social Studies Teacher, demonstrating my commitment to academic excellence and student growth.
I have a proven track record of educating students on global and American history, civic responsibilities, and cultural awareness. I design engaging lesson plans aligned to standards, foster critical thinking, and cultivate student understanding of government, geography, economics, civics, and current events. As a leader, I support and mentor educators, analyze data to improve outcomes, and collaborate with stakeholders to build inclusive and effective learning environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Hubbard Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Worked with Special Education & ESL population in a general classroom
- Developed lesson plans and activities to teach 8th grade Social Studies students for all learners
- Member of Social Studies Curriculum Writing Team & Responsible for creating lesson plans
- Assisted in Smart Strong Testing & NJSLA State Test
- Completed Internship for Principal and Supervisor Cert
- Member of committees: Leadership, Scheduling, PBIS (Behavior Protocol)
- Designed & facilitated professional Developments for new teachers, technology, behavioral management.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
8th grade Social Studies Teacher
Lawton c. Johnson
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Developed Government lesson plans & 8th grade curriculum & activities
- Responsible for creating lesson plans to improve students critical thinking skills
- Chaperoned School Events
- Co – teacher & chaperone for Student government- charged with managing a wide range of events, activities, programs, policies and initiatives around school.
5-8th Grade ELA & Social Studies Department Chair
Invictus Prep Charter School
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Invictus Prep is a college prep middle school in Brooklyn, NY with a clear-cut vision: academic success for students going into high school, college and life
- Place intervention programs to ensure that we fully address student gaps
- Social Studies Coach & Supervisor for 6th-8th grades
- Aim to maximize academic growth by creating a supportive, and highly focused on rigorous lessons that promote the critical thinking of all students
- Inspire students to hold themselves to a high standards of academic
- Character use of school-wide classroom management practices to ensure a focused, safe, and caring environment
- Analyze assessment data to inform instruction
- Support with the school-wide intervention initiatives designed to support student achievement
- Deliver rigorous lessons that promotes the critical thinking of all students
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
- Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences
- Monitor and sustain a school culture with high academic and behavioral expectations
- Support Macbook Air to plan lessons, collaborate with other teachers
- Achieved 12% ELA growth for incoming 7th graders
- Served as a co-operative teacher to two student teachers.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Social Studies Teacher
Brooklyn Excelsior
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Social Studies Coach and Lead teacher of 6th-8th grades
- Worked with Special Education & ESL population in a general classroom
- Developed lesson plans and activities to teach 7th-8th grade Social Studies students
- Responsible for creating lesson plans
- Arranged trips / Chaperoned trips and school events
- Organize Culture Awareness Day for middle school students
- Responsible for management of classroom
- Created test/ homework
- Served as a co-operative teacher to two student teachers.
Student Teacher
Brooklyn School of Collaborative Studies (BCS)
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Worked with Special Education & ESL population in a general classroom
- Developed lesson plans and activities to teach 11th & 12th grade Social Studies students
- Responsible for organizing small and long tours for children of ESL students
- Helped students draft Social Studies papers
- Created test/ homework with the help my Cooperative Teacher
- Chaperoned School Events.
Supervisor
City Teach
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised 2nd – 7th grade students in an afterschool program like setting
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Taught English and History to prepare students for extra help with standardized test
- Constructed lessons plans, created test/quizzes and distributed homework.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, broadening students'' understanding of interdisciplinary connections.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies, catering to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and enhance their teaching skills.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and inform instruction for continuous improvement.
English Language Teacher & Humanities Teacher
Teacher for SLP South Korea
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Taught 2nd - 7th grade students in an English Language School
- Taught 2nd- 7th Humanities using the textbook as a guide
- Made up lessons plans, created test/quizzes and distributed homework
- Academic Dean to help with behavior and academic assistance to new teachers.
Education
Ph.D in School Leadership - Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ01-2026
Masters in Educational Leadership - Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ01.2022
Masters of Education - History, Urban Adolescents 7-12 grades & an extension in 5-6 grades
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
Brooklyn01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
Purchase College, State University of New York
01.2008
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Instructional design
- Leadership skills
- Student engagement
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- NJ DOE Standard Principal Cert
- NJ DOE Supervisor Cert
- NJ DOE Standard S.S Teaching Cert
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Hubbard Middle School
08.2019 - Current
8th grade Social Studies Teacher
Lawton c. Johnson
01.2019 - 06.2019
5-8th Grade ELA & Social Studies Department Chair
Invictus Prep Charter School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Social Studies Teacher
Brooklyn Excelsior
09.2011 - 06.2015
Student Teacher
Brooklyn School of Collaborative Studies (BCS)
01.2011 - 05.2011
Supervisor
City Teach
08.2009 - 01.2010
English Language Teacher & Humanities Teacher
Teacher for SLP South Korea
05.2008 - 08.2009
Ph.D in School Leadership - Education
Rowan University
Masters in Educational Leadership - Education
Rowan University
Masters of Education - History, Urban Adolescents 7-12 grades & an extension in 5-6 grades
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
Bachelor of Arts - History
Purchase College, State University of New York
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