Open To Work
Stacey Russo
Brick,NJ
Summary
Content-focused education professional with 15+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and standards-aligned program implementation across K–12 settings. Proven ability to map, design, and refine curriculum; develop engaging presentations and professional learning; and collaborate cross-functionally with educators, administrators, and stakeholders. Experienced in mentoring educators, analyzing instructional data, and translating standards and research into practical, high-impact learning materials.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2–4)
Manchester Board of Education
Manchester, USA
09.2020 - Current
- Mapped and aligned Math, Science, and Social Studies curricula to NJ Student Learning Standards.
- Collaborated with administrators and instructional teams to translate standards and assessment data into scalable instructional resources.
- Designed instructional materials and presentation decks for staff.
- Leveraged LMS and digital tools across 5+ years of implementation.
- Collaborated with 3 cross-functional teams (curriculum, data, school improvement).
- Partnered with families of 20–25 students annually.
- Delivered virtual instruction and presentations via Zoom and Google Meet.
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2–3)
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
Perth Amboy, USA
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Mentored 3 teachers concurrently while managing full teaching responsibilities.
- Coordinated a teacher mentor program.
- Designed and facilitated 2 professional development sessions for 15–25 educators.
- Adapted curriculum during school launch to meet evolving educational standards.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional design decisions and curriculum adjustments.
- Collaborated with administrators, educators, and families to support school-wide initiatives, parental engagement, and community events.
First Grade Teacher
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Somerset, USA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented a cross-curricular thematic unit integrating ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies standards to support cohesive, standards-aligned instruction.
- Developed instructional materials and assessments to support interdisciplinary learning and progress monitoring.
- Leveraged educational technology tools to streamline planning, communication, and instructional workflows.
Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1 and 5)
St. Michael Parish School
Union, New Jersey
10.2010 - 06.2017
- Led curriculum mapping and documentation to support Middle States Accreditation.
- Collaborated with departments to ensure adherence to accreditation standards.
- Contributed to design of guidance and evaluation programs focused on organizational improvement.
Paraprofessional
Roselle Park Board of Education
Roselle Park, New Jersey
12.2009 - 10.2010
- Facilitated communication between staff and families to ensure effective implementation of individualized education programs using ABA practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation to support compliance with educational standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Biology
05-2008
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
- 4.0 GPA
- Summa Cum Laude
- Coursework in Assessment, Literacy, Diverse Learners, and Research-Based Decision Making
Skills
- Curriculum development and mapping
- Instructional design
- Standards alignment
- Presentation development
- Professional learning
- Mentoring and coaching
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- LMS and EdTech integration
Certification
- New Jersey Standard Certification (K–6)
- Google Workspace for Education
- Google Classroom
- Zoom Basics
- Learning A–Z
- Screencastify
- Learning Science International (Elementary)
- Guided Inquiry
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$75000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2–4) - Manchester Board of Education
09.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher (Grades 2–3) - Middlesex County STEM Charter School
06.2018 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher - Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1 and 5) - St. Michael Parish School
10.2010 - 06.2017
Paraprofessional - Roselle Park Board of Education
12.2009 - 10.2010
Rutgers University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Biology
American College of Education - Master of Arts, Educational Leadership
Curriculum And Content Projects
- Standards-aligned curriculum units and cross-curricular thematic units
- Professional development presentations
- Data visualizations and instructional resources
- IReady incentive and progress-monitoring resources