Sharnaya McCormack
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record as a skilled Vice Principal. Proficient in developing and executing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) tiered level supports, fostering a positive school climate conducive to student success. Experienced in the successful implementation of restorative practices, promoting conflict resolution and strengthening community bonds. Seeking to transition into an Elementary Principal role to continue fostering excellence in education and cultivating a culture of growth and inclusivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
Burlington Township School District
Burlington Township, NJ
12.2021 - Current
- Led climate and culture building goal which drives Universal PBIS team, Advanced Tier team, Restorative Practice and SEL and Equity and Diversity teams
- Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring adequate funding for instructional materials, equipment, and staff development opportunities.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies to address behaviors and reduce OCR's by location
- Develop and facilitate professional development initiatives for faculty members to enhance student engagement and building relationships
- Championed diversity initiatives in both staffing decisions and curriculum design to create inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Collaboration with central hiring process for new staff members to ensure that diverse and qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within school community.
- Serve as building administrator for school hall pass system E-Hall pass
- Plan and organize 8th grade advancement and surrounding activities for students, staff and parents
- Coordinate building RTI and I&RS process building wide
- Serve as building and district Affirmative Action Officer
- Supervise Middle School Technology and Business educators
Vice Principal Building Intern
Memorial Middle School/ Levitt Intermediate School
Willingboro, NJ
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Volunteered as building Administrator to perform duties necessary to carry out safe and successful school day in vice principals absence.
- Lead member of Universal Positive Behavior Support in schools team in warming schools climate and culture.
- Communicated with parents to address and resolve conflict directly relating to HIB cases.
- Led School Improvement Panel (S.C.I.P.)
- Modified dismissal procedures of 500 students to ensure safety.
- Used behavior data to identify problem behavior by location and created strategies to increase desired behavior
- Interviewed teacher candidates to fill vacant positions
- Facilitated professional development for teachers on effective strategies
- Assisted in test coordination of PARCC
- Led Synchronous Learning Support team in training and supporting staff in advancing technology
- Served as lead Special Education educator
Director-Founder
Rising Starz Education Services
Willingboro, NJ
06.2014 - 09.2021
- Managed and established grass root efforts resulting in summer tutoring camp designed to avoid summer regression with struggling students.
- Supervised 5 staff members and 15 students in daily program operations.
- Developed summer modified curriculum and assessments in Math and ELA to help reduce regression.
- Used data from Pre and Post assessments to determine growth of students throughout program.
- Transitioned program to meet needs of hybrid/remote learner offering in person support providing supplemental resources and enrichment.
- Established grass root efforts in constructing learning center for student enrichment and supplemental support.
- Serve as advocate for parents with students with special needs with understanding steps and process of child study meeting.
Special Education Teacher/General Education
Willingboro Board Of Education
Willingboro, NJ
09.2011 - 11.2021
- Taught BD self-contained classroom for 5th and 6th grade
- Taught 5th and 6th grade students as ICR support teacher
- Taught self-contained Autism class grades 4-5.
- Taught Learning Disabled self-contained class grade 2.
- Taught 4th grade general education class in all subjects supporting all learners.
- Founded Autism Committee to advocate for, create awareness and promote tolerance for students with disabilities
- Created week long building activities to celebrate differences and encourage inclusion of students with differences.
- Planned school dances, talent shows, parents night out and other activities to help build climate and culture of building.
- Coordinated and hosted parent information session taught by outside vendors and volunteers.
- Transitioned Autism Program from elementary to middle school.
- Created and implement curriculum using Essential Elements and CPI standards to prepare for DLM State Assessment.
- Managed behaviors using Applied Behavior Analysis strategies.
- Administered Dynamic Learning Modules State Assessment.
4th Grade Teacher
Gregory Elementary School
Trenton, NJ
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught and implemented 4th grade curriculum to general education students.
- Used small group instruction to address all needs of students in all subjects.
- Facilitated readers and writers workshop to teach grade level standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Ed.Leadership
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Kean University
Union, NJ2008
Skills
- Climate and Culture
- Restorative Leader
- Administrative Mentor
- Special Education Advocate
- Planner and Facilitator of Professional Developments
- Effective Communicator
- District wide Program Implementation
- Community Outreach Experience
- Coordination of Parent Education
- Event Planner
- Technological Savvy
- Enthusiastic
Leadership
Restorative Practice Leadership Team Lead
Equity and Inclusion Team Lead
P.B.I.S. Universal Team Lead
P.B.I.S. Advanced Tier Team Lead
I & RS Lead
Building Technology Supervisor
Certification
Standard Principal Certification
Supervisor Certification
Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-12
Elementary Education K-6
Accomplishments
- Qualified to be a showcase school for the NJ PBIS Forum 2024
- Restructured PBIS Advance Tier teams
- Created and Implemented Tier II Interventions to support struggling students
- Used monthly OCR data to drive quarterly re-teach expectations
- Completed State P.B.S.I.S. training program and cohort through Rutgers University
- Decreased office referrals implementing effective P.B.S.I.S Strategies
- Spearheaded implementation of Restorative Practice School Wide
- Presented to the Board of Education to adopt RP as a district initiative
- Professionally developed and trained teachers topics such as Culturally Responsive Practice, student engagement and restorative practices
Timeline
Vice Principal
Burlington Township School District
12.2021 - Current
Vice Principal Building Intern
Memorial Middle School/ Levitt Intermediate School
09.2018 - 03.2020
Director-Founder
Rising Starz Education Services
06.2014 - 09.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Gregory Elementary School
12.2012 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher/General Education
Willingboro Board Of Education
09.2011 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Ed.Leadership
Rider University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Kean University
Standard Principal Certification
Supervisor Certification
Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-12
Elementary Education K-6
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