Goal-oriented educational leader, with building and district level administration experience, seeking a principal position to support district mission focused on leading staff to build school climate and improve academic success of all students. Driven to continuously improve school safety and frequent, positive relationships between school and families. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Extended Day Programs
Ansonia Public Schools
04.2022 - Current
Created schedule of afterschool programs to support and enrich school and district goals
Collaborated with local community organizations to provide diverse extracurricular opportunities for students
Planned program from start to finish, including analyzing data to determine classroom assignments, program structure and ordering materials
Strong communication with parents and teachers, including difficult conversations
Facilitated PD and staff meetings for 40 staff members
Coordinated with transportation services, Facilities Director and Dept. of Food Services
Managed budgets, totaling $120,000 effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability
Experience grant writing
Responsible for ongoing evaluation of 12 faculty using CCSS employee performance objectively using data points to drive reflection
Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity
Strong communication with parents and teachers, including difficult conversations
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
International Design Team
District SEL Facilitator
Crisis Team
District School Improvement Team
Staff Meetings
Student discipline
First Aid/CPR/PMT
Lead teacher
The Watertown Public Schools
03.2005 - 04.2022
Assumed all administrative duties of elementary school
Facilitated communication between principal and teachers
Maintained strong record of improving student success
Improved reading scores utilizing data and intensive small group instruction – 2019 READING SBAC 94% of students at or above grade level (used data analysis to guide instruction)
Planned rigorous integrated cross-curricular units of study
Developed student guided goal setting and choice of activities to increase discourse, student ownership and rigor
Nurtured consistent positive relationship with families.
90% students meet IAGD, utilizing strong Tier I strategies
Facilitated PLC meetings
Fostered positive school climate through restorative practice and PBIS, student discipline and follow up parent contact
Experienced in curriculum development processes and instructional program reform alignment to CCSS
· Worked with transportation services, Facilities Director and Dept. of Food Services
Assisted new teachers in interpretation of district curriculum and state standards (TEAM Trained)
Facilitated Professional Learning Community meetings and assisted facilitation of new curriculum roll out PD.
After School Programs, increased student participation by over 400%
Recruited teachers and members of community to participate
Enriched STEM programs
Fostered positive school climate through restorative practice and PBIS, student discipline and follow up parent contact
Experienced creating master schedules
Served on Leadership Team and Security and Safety Committee, as well as Crisis Team
Facilitated IEP’s, PPT’s and 504’s
Experienced in curriculum development processes and instructional program reform alignment to CCSS.
Summer School Director
Ansonia Public Schools
05.2021 - 08.2021
Enhanced student experience by creating engaging summer programs and activities
Fostered positive relationships with families, students and staff by maintaining consistent dialogue and collaboration
Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised summer staff of 26
Planned program from start to finish, including analyzing data to determine classroom assignments, program structure and ordering materials
Facilitated PD and staff meetings
Worked with transportation services, Facilities Director and Dept
Of Food Services
Researched and hired outreach programs for student enrichment experiences
Provided feedback and reflection points for staff to improve student engagement and performance.
Enhanced student experience by creating engaging summer programs and activities
Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring optimal resource utilization for benefit of program
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
Summer School Director
Watertown Public Schools
05.2020 - 07.2020
Fostered positive relationships with families, students and staff by maintaining consistent dialogue and collaboration
Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised summer staff of 26
Planned program from start to finish, including analyzing data to determine classroom assignments, program structure and ordering materials
Facilitated PD and staff meetings
Provided feedback and reflection points for staff to improve student engagement and performance.
Judson Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2020
Reorganized meetings to increase participation by 200% and improve overall school climate
Coordinated numerous community outreach initiatives to foster positive community relationships
Guided children to improve confidence and assume leadership roles with peers.
Education
6th Year - Educational Leadership
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
2009
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
2004
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
Skills
Excellent relationship building
Flexibility
Deft ability to multi task and prioritize
Budget management
Conflict resolution
Adaptability
Technology: Google Suite, Powerschool, Office 365
Administrative Experience
Watertown Public Schools, Watertown, CT, 2009, present, Assumed all administrative duties of elementary school, Fostered positive school climate through restorative practice and PBIS, student discipline and follow up parent contact, Experienced creating master schedules, Served on Leadership Team and Security and Safety Committee, as well as Crisis Team, Experienced running IEP’s, PPT’s and 504’s, Experienced in curriculum development processes and instructional program reform alignment to CCSS
Education Certifications
Sixth Year Certificate of Advanced Study, State of CT Administrative Certification, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Master of Science, Elementary Education, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Marketing, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI
Leadership Experience
Student Council Advisor, Judson Elementary School, 2008, 2020, Reorganized meetings to increase participation by 200% and improve overall school climate, Coordinated numerous community outreach initiatives to foster positive community relationships, Guided children to improve confidence and assume leadership roles with peers
Invention Convention Coordinator, 2015, present, Increased student participation by over 400% (7 to 33 participants), Recruited other teachers and members of the community to judge the local event, Enrichment STEM focus
Homework Club Advisor, 2019, present, Supported CCSS and educational needs for students requiring extra support
Training
State of Connecticut TEAM Mentor & Cooperating Teacher RTI Training PLC and Data Team Training Technology Committee PMT Certified/CPR Certified Reading Curriculum Committee (alignment to CCSS)/Math Curriculum Committee Facilitated professional development and training sessions PBIS/RULER (ongoing) Implicit bias (ongoing)
SLP Intern - Graduate Student Experience at Seattle Public Schools, Shoreline Public SchoolsSLP Intern - Graduate Student Experience at Seattle Public Schools, Shoreline Public Schools
Music Educator at Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools, and FreelanceMusic Educator at Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools, and Freelance