Stephanie Freinberg
Parkton,MD
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record in public schools, specializing in instructional design and fostering academic achievement. Excelled in administrative leadership and collaborative initiatives, significantly enhancing equitable learning structures. Expert in data analysis and trauma-informed teaching, driving substantial improvements in at-risk student outcomes. Experienced instructional coach and mentor teacher with a background in Social Studies education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist / School Performance Coach
North County High School
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
- Acted as case manager for at-risk students and provided behavioral and academic interventions, such as mentoring, organizational skill development, academic tutoring, etc
- Led a team of trained staff in providing restorative practice interventions to students
- Conducted restorative practice training sessions throughout the school district as a member of the countywide team
- Created and led professional development opportunities for teachers in both behavioral support and instructional growth
- Conducted informal walkthroughs to support school improvement goals and provided post-walkthrough instructional coaching
- Provided data collection and analysis to drive schoolwide goals and monitor implementation, as well as track individual student growth
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to meet the needs of students with challenging behaviors.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with teachers and parents to discuss progress and strategies for improvement.
- Provided direct instruction in positive behavior supports, social skills, and self-management techniques.
Acting Assistant Principal
North County High School
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
- Conducted observations and provided instructional growth feedback to faculty in a performance rating
- Lead departments of staff and provided instructional and behavioral support through meetings and coaching conversations
- Fostered communication with families, community agencies, and professional organizations
- Assisted in the development and implementation of school improvement plans
- Led professional development sessions for faculty and staff
- Conducted restorative meetings between families, students, and staff members to resolve conflicts
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
- Collaborated with district administrators on curriculum development initiatives.
Equity Team Member
AACPS
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented equity day professional development sessions for staff at North County High School, which included research and strategies to support the success of all learners.
Countywide Restorative Practices Team Member
AACPS
08.2015 - Current
- Trained in the following restorative practices areas – Community Building Circles, Using the Five Restorative Questions, Return to Building Circles, Using Circles to Repair Harm, Trauma-Informed Practices
- Trained over 20 schools in Community Building Circles and Using the Five Restorative Questions
- Speaker at 2024 MTSS Conference, trainer to train others in using Restorative Practices in their home schools
Department Chair of Social Studies
Old Mill Middle School South
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
- Led monthly department meetings to support schoolwide and content-specific initiatives
- Supported teachers in creating differentiated instructional practices through weekly meetings
- Attended weekly collaborative planning meetings to support grade-level teams in their instructional plans.
- Supported teaching staff with implementing reading strategies and scaffolds to address literacy/comprehension gaps.
- Conducted informal walkthroughs to support SIP goals and led post-walkthrough coaching conversations.
- Created and led professional development sessions for staff to support SIP initiatives
- Supported staff as a 'Brightspace Campus Champion' to assist with the virtual learning platform.
- Created an academic program assessment plan to ensure quality assurance of programs.
- Recruited, hired, and supervised faculty members within the department.
- Provided leadership in curriculum development for existing courses and new programs.
Social Studies Teacher
North County High School
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
- Taught students at all learning levels including Co-taught, Standard, and Honors Co-taught US History 9th grade classes
- Prepared students for the Government HSA test by teaching 10th grade US Government
- Served as Bridge Project Monitor and advised over 250 students in the completion of Government Bridge Projects to graduate
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
Curriculum Writing Team Member
AACPS
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Created engaging and creative lessons to include in the 8th grade social studies curriculum and 9th grade US history curriculum
- Utilized county and MSDE standards for Social Studies to align curriculum bands and create instructional activities to meet the learning levels of all students.
- Worked with a team to collaborate and provide feedback on activities and assessments.
STEM Book Study Facilitator
AACPS
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Led a weekly book study for a group of educators using An Educator's Guide to Working with African American Students.
- Developed and implemented discussion-based learning to increase participant knowledge and understanding of equitable teaching practices.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure all expectations were met during the facilitation process.
Social Studies Teacher
Brooklyn Park Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
- Taught students at all learning levels in 8th grade US History classes
- Served as 8th grade team lead, manager of Safe and Supportive Charter Team
- Founding member of countywide Restorative Practices Team at flagship location of BPMS
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
Mentor Teacher
AACPS
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Mentored two student interns in the Towson University MAT Program in Fall and Spring semesters
- Coached and collaborated with interns to teach 8th grade social studies
- Conducted observations of student interns and provided coaching
- Completed formal evaluations of student intern performance
Education
Administration Certification - High School Administration
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland12-2021
Masters - Liberal Arts
Johns Hopkins University
12.2017
Bachelors - History and Secondary Education
Towson University
05.2014
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Administrative Leadership
- Highly skilled in behavioral intervention
- Experience with curriculum writing and instructional design
- Professional development
- Collaboration
- Data analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite
- 10 years of experience working with at-risk students
- Ability to create equitable learning structures
- Trained in trauma-informed teaching and restorative remediation
Certification
Administration I, McDaniel College, 12/01/22
Roles And Responsibilities
- Countywide Restorative Practices Team Member, AACPS, 08/01/15, Present, Trained in the following restorative practices areas – Community Building Circles, Using the Five Restorative Questions, Return to Building Circles, Using Circles to Repair Harm, Trauma-Informed Practices., Trained over 20 schools in Community Building Circles and Using the Five Restorative Questions., Speaker at 2024 MTSS Conference., Trainer to train others in using Restorative Practices in their home schools.
- Equity Team Member, AACPS, 08/01/22, Present, Planned and implemented equity day professional development sessions for staff at North County High School that included research and strategies to support the success of all learners.
- Curriculum Writing Team Member, AACPS, 06/01/19, 06/01/21, Created engaging and creative lessons to include in the 8th grade social studies curriculum and 9th grade US history curriculum.
- STEM Book Study Facilitator, AACPS, 06/01/20, 07/01/20, (An Educator’s Guide to Working with African American Students)
- Mentor Teacher, 08/01/17, 06/01/18, Mentored two student interns in the Towson University MAT Program in Fall and Spring semesters., Coached and collaborated with interns to teach 8th grade social studies., Conducted observations of student interns and provided coaching., Completed formal evaluations of student intern performance.
Timeline
Acting Assistant Principal
North County High School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Behavior Intervention Specialist / School Performance Coach
North County High School
08.2022 - Current
Equity Team Member
AACPS
08.2022 - Current
Department Chair of Social Studies
Old Mill Middle School South
06.2021 - 06.2022
STEM Book Study Facilitator
AACPS
06.2020 - 07.2020
Social Studies Teacher
North County High School
06.2019 - 06.2022
Curriculum Writing Team Member
AACPS
06.2019 - 06.2021
Mentor Teacher
AACPS
08.2017 - 06.2018
Countywide Restorative Practices Team Member
AACPS
08.2015 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Brooklyn Park Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2019
Administration Certification - High School Administration
McDaniel College
Masters - Liberal Arts
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors - History and Secondary Education
Towson University
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