Siobhan Jurczyk
Berlin
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with extensive experience at Connecticut Technical High Schools, excelling in curriculum development and team collaboration. Proven track record in program coordination and professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Adept at data analysis and budget management, driving successful initiatives that enhance student engagement and achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writing Tutor
Writing Tutor
Berlin
01.2018 - Current
- Tutoring adults in writing practice needed in professional or academic advancement.
General Education Department Head (Humanities) / Teacher / UConn ECE Site Representative & Faculty / Supervisor of ESSR afterschool program / Professional Development Co-Chair / TEAM Mentor and Reviewer
Connecticut Technical High Schools
03.2015 - Current
- Leadership role for academic and instructional departments of: English and Language Arts, Social Studies, English Language Learners, World Language, Art, and Health & Physical Education
- Collaborate with school leadership to create, implement, and evaluate school and district initiatives both within and beyond the General Education department
- Collaborate and lead within school committees designed to support culture and climate and (when appropriate) pursue sources for funding including Title I applications and/or fundraising
- Program director for 'Making the Grade' afterschool program funded through ESSR; program included enrichment and credit recovery programs, managing staff, and daily parent outreach
- Professional Development Co-Chair, collaborating with partner to identify staff needs, schedule, instruct, implement and tract PD activities and participation, and report to district's central office
- Marzano, HRS, Instructional Rounds leader and coach
- Data Driven and School Research Based Intervention evaluations and collaborations
- Coach for teacher in Supervision stage, providing support with instruction and learning and reporting to administration
- Program coordinator for UConn ECE at OWTHS supervising and facilitating all administrative needs for students, parents, and instructors per university and CTHSS guidelines
- Administrator at OWTHS for Capstone & Portfolio graduation requirements, revising, instructing, scheduling, evaluating and assessing all trade areas in SDE Capstone projects
- Lead Coordinator for Literacy Initiatives within the School Improvement Plans, including grade wide and school wide initiatives, collaborations with other schools, family engagements, and other literacy events.
- Multi-Lingual Program Coordinator overseeing student progress and teacher support plans
- Budget Administrator for General Education departments; processing and inventorying orders for instructional supplies, including but not limited to Title I applications for funding
- Core Coach Captain
- TEAM Mentor and TEAM Reviewer
- Summer School Senior Mentor Supervisor (A. I. Prince Technical High School)
Adjunct Instructor
University of Connecticut, CTTECH Campuses
01.2014 - Current
- English 1007 - Seminar in Academic Writing
- AMST 1201 - American Studies
- English 1011 - Seminar in Writing through Literature
English Teacher
Kaynor Technical High School
Waterbury
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Heterogeneous and honors-level courses, lessons and units including classical and contemporary literature, and the study of literature as both an author's craft and a social commentary
- Implementation of Literacy Initiatives through STAR and Accelerated Reader programs
- Pilot course for UConn Early College Experience, including syllabus design and implementation, writing workshops and intensive collaboration with colleague.
- Development of trade to academic essays and speeches which integrated students' specific shops to their academics
- Cross-curricular research projects with Social Studies department
- 'Poetry Café': BIPOC research writing supported with creative demonstrations of poetry
- 'Bridge to Research': Upperclassmen introduced to NVCC LMC and research methods.
- 'Visual Literacy': Using a process of seeing and art to engage in literacy activities and learning
Consultant
Pampered Chef
Berlin
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Home business administration
- Event organizer
Adjunct Instructor
Gateway Community Technical College
New Haven
09.2004 - 12.2004
- ENG043 Writing: Paragraph to Essay (Previously ENG 100). A three-credit course developing student writing skills beginning with basic principles of grammar and ending with five paragraph essays.
Praxis Tutor
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Instructing prospective TESOL teachers on strategies for passing Praxis.
Educational Assistant / Receptionist
Albertus Magnus College - New Dimensions
New Haven
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Major support for multiple departments with special attention to: Operations, Student Services, Academic Services
- Support through classroom readiness, scheduling and management of financial requirements of program, attendance and attrition, student materials, faculty materials and communications, and all reception assistance.
Peer Tutor
Gateway Community College
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Specializing in English 100 (now 043). Worked one-on-one, as well in small groups for first year English students. Thorough review of basic grammar, later focusing on the development of better writing skills for the purpose of school and career papers or reports.
Administrative Assistant/ Paralegal
Trotta, Trotta & Trotta Law Offices
01.2000 - 01.2001
Education
Sixth Year Certificate - Educational Leadership
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT06.2018
Graduate Program - English
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT01.2015
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Curriculum
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT01.2012
Seminar - Advanced Placement English Literature
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT01.2012
Bachelor of Science - English with certification
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT01.2004
Associate of Science - General Studies
Gateway Community Technical College
New Haven, CT01.2001
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Instructional design
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Professional development
- Project management
- Communication strategies
- Budget management
- Program coordination
- Public speaking
- Organization
- Decision-making
- Calm under pressure
- Cultural awareness
- Organization and time management
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
Certification
- Administrator, 06/01/18, (092)
- English, 05/01/04, (015)
References
- Wendi Wight, Principal, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, Meriden, CT, Wendi.Wight@cttech.org, (203) 238-5300
- Dr. Stacy Butkus, Director of Student Affairs, Connecticut Technical High Schools, Hartford, CT, Stacy.Butkus@cttech.org, (203) 560-8947
- Daniel Mello, Principal, Ella T. Grasso Technical High School, Groton, Connecticut, Daniel.Mello@Cttech.org, (401) 487-7732
- Mr. Joseph DiNatale, Principal, Eli Whitney Technical High School, New Haven, CT, (203) 397-4031
- Jennifer Garzone, Special Education Department Head, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, Meriden, CT, Jennifer.Garzone@cttech.org, (203) 525-4948
- Inara Ramos, Related Department Head, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, Meriden, CT, Inara.ramos@cttech.org, (203) 238-6260
Affiliations
- SRL DFO (Dancer Family Organization) Founder and Chair
- New Haven Gaelic Football and Hurling Club member
- West Haven Irish American Society member
- Wilcox Staff Sunshine Club - Officer
- 2003 New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Honor Attendant
- 2004-2007 NHSPDP Queen's Selection Chairwoman
Professional Development
- CT Technical HS System - System Wide Professional Development Presenter, Teaching the Annotated Bibliography and MLA, Fall 2016
- CT Technical HS System - System Wide Professional Development Presenter, Effective Instructional Practices, Spring 2015
- CT Technical HS System - System Wide Professional Development Presenter, Effective Instructional Practices, Fall 2015
- Southern Connecticut State University Spring Conference, Teaching the Creature: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as a Creation Myth, Spring 2013
Timeline
Writing Tutor
Writing Tutor
01.2018 - Current
General Education Department Head (Humanities) / Teacher / UConn ECE Site Representative & Faculty / Supervisor of ESSR afterschool program / Professional Development Co-Chair / TEAM Mentor and Reviewer
Connecticut Technical High Schools
03.2015 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
University of Connecticut, CTTECH Campuses
01.2014 - Current
Consultant
Pampered Chef
01.2006 - 01.2008
Adjunct Instructor
Gateway Community Technical College
09.2004 - 12.2004
English Teacher
Kaynor Technical High School
01.2004 - 01.2015
Praxis Tutor
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2004 - 05.2004
Educational Assistant / Receptionist
Albertus Magnus College - New Dimensions
01.2001 - 01.2004
Peer Tutor
Gateway Community College
01.2000 - 01.2001
Administrative Assistant/ Paralegal
Trotta, Trotta & Trotta Law Offices
01.2000 - 01.2001
Sixth Year Certificate - Educational Leadership
Sacred Heart University
Graduate Program - English
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Curriculum
Central Connecticut State University
Seminar - Advanced Placement English Literature
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Science - English with certification
Southern Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Gateway Community Technical College
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