Severin A. Cornelius
New Rochelle,New Yorkk
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with extensive experience at Mount Vernon City School District, specializing in data-driven instruction and organizational leadership. Developed innovative learning academies, enhancing student performance by 20%. Proven ability to foster positive school climates and implement effective disciplinary policies. Skilled in budget administration and team collaboration, driving continuous improvement and excellence in educational settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Mount Vernon City School District
Mount Vernon, New York
11.2021 - Current
- Led school improvement initiatives in alignment with district goals and standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective instructional strategies and assessments.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for staff to enhance teaching practices.
- Managed budget allocations to ensure resource availability for educational programs.
- Coordinated community engagement activities to strengthen school partnerships and support.
- Oversaw student discipline policies to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular observations and constructive feedback.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve student learning outcomes.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Assistant Principal
Mount Vernon City School District, Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, New York, NY
08.2005 - Current
- During my tenure as an Assistant Principal, I have been the leader of several small learning communities.
- I developed the Thurgood Marshall Law Academy in my high school.
- I supervised the Ninth Grade Dream Academy.
- The MLK Dream Academy was created in honor of Martin Luther King’s fight for social justice.
- I was also given the task of supervising our alternative program called the Sundown Program.
- Finally, for 11 years I have been the summer school principal.
- As an assistant principal and summer school principal, I have supervised, observed, and evaluated teachers and pupil personnel staff.
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
- Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Teacher/Dean/Assistant Principal
Evander Child’s High School
Bronx, New York, NY
01.1998 - 06.2004
- I taught social studies for 7 years.
- During 4 of those 7 years, I was also a dean of students.
- In my final year, I was an assistant principal.
- As an assistant principal, I oversaw the Ninth Grade Academy.
- The Ninth Grade Academy was the first small learning academy developed in Evander Child’s High School.
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
- Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Innovation And Education
Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia, VA05-2024
School Building Leader Advanced Certificate - Administration and Supervision
City University of New York
New York, New York06.2005
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-1996
Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Technologies integration
- Performance standards and analysis
- Standardized testing and scoring
- Discipline management
- Employee oversight
- Performance evaluations
- Budget administration
- Team collaboration
- Organizational leadership
- Program implementation
Timeline
Principal
Mount Vernon City School District
11.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Mount Vernon City School District, Mount Vernon High School
08.2005 - Current
Teacher/Dean/Assistant Principal
Evander Child’s High School
01.1998 - 06.2004
Doctor of Education - Organizational Innovation And Education
Marymount University
School Building Leader Advanced Certificate - Administration and Supervision
City University of New York
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hofstra University