Stephen Matuszak
Liberty
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal with 17-year of educational experience as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Liberty Central School District
07.2021 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Monticello Central School District
08.2019 - Current
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Conducted restorative justice circles
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
- Offered constructive feedback to students regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
- Observed individual behaviors in educational setting
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, counselors, administration to improve building morale and climate
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Assisted in developing school peer mediation program.
New York State Test Coordinator
Monticello Central School District
01.2019 - Current
- Implemented Computer Based Testing procedures
- Managed testing environment to mitigate outside variables and increase accuracy
- Trained faculty for implementation of new testing procedures
- Provided continuous support and training for students and staff
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Monticello Central School District
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Developed curriculum with a focus on student development across all subject areas
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
Education
Certification of Advance Study - School Leadership
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY01.2020
Master of Science - Curriculum Instruction
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Social Studies
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA12.2003
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Intervention
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Strategic planning
- Curriculum Development
- Student-Focused
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
Certification
- Professional Teaching Certificate: Social Studies 7-12
- Certification of Advance Study: School Leadership
- School Building Leader
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Liberty Central School District
07.2021 - Current
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Monticello Central School District
08.2019 - Current
New York State Test Coordinator
Monticello Central School District
01.2019 - Current
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Monticello Central School District
08.2007 - 06.2019
Certification of Advance Study - School Leadership
State University of New York At New Paltz
Master of Science - Curriculum Instruction
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Social Studies
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
- Professional Teaching Certificate: Social Studies 7-12
- Certification of Advance Study: School Leadership
- School Building Leader
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