Steven N. Bottari
North Andover,MA.
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful educator with over 20 years of experience in the community, education and public service. Committed to developing learning environments where young people are encouraged and stimulated. Outstanding interpersonal skills, easily establishing rapport and relationships with a broad range of educational professionals, students and parents. Capable of promoting an understanding for individual differences and unique learning needs of students with a proactive approach ensuring a positive home school connection. Ability to work well in self-managed or team-based environments in achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Billerica Public Schools
Billerica , MA
07.2014 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Planned, coordinated and oversaw special education programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
Guidance Director
Billerica Public Schools
Billerica , MA
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Crafted school wide behavioral expectations with freshman cluster teachers to foster positive academic and behavioral culture
- Co-facilitated Professional Learning Community with goal of increasing use of student learning profiles to deliver individualized instruction
- Co-developed partnership with community mental health agency to increase access to students and families at high school
- Co-facilitated anti-bully committee and develop anti-bully plan for Billerica Memorial High School
- Researched, implemented and developed budget for Summer Learning Program
- Co-facilitated initial 504 and Title IV meetings with guidance counselors
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
School Adjustment Counselor
Billerica Public Schools
Billerica , MA
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Promoted team-building atmosphere and delegate through staff of special education teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff
- Provided teachers with behavioral management strategies designed to reduce risk of failure at preventative level
- Implemented behavior management program resulting in reduction in suspensions
- Coordinated closely with special education teachers, mainstream teacher, guidance, counselors and administration to develop support plans for students
- Collaborated with school based support teams, community resources and parents to identify student strengths and contribute to individual educational plans.
School Adjustment Counselor
Shore Educational Collaborative
Chelsea , MA
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Facilitated middle school students with positive social and behavioral skills through modeling, group discussion and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Structured, positive and supportive environment that maximized student participation and success
- Evaluated students with emotional and behavioral disorders through Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Conducted counseling sessions to address issues affecting adolescent students’ academic performance, social behavior, and mental health
- Collaborated with school personnel and community recourses to formulate positive support plans with students
- Worked with culturally and economically diverse populations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
Family Stabilization Team / Clinician
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Inc
Waltham , MA.
04.2004 - 08.2006
- Coordinated and direct group activities for youth day program
- Developed budget and allocated funds
- Managed crisis situations to promote effective coping that can lead to positive growth
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessment
- Created strength based goals and treatment outcomes with clients
- Coordinated available resources and supportive services for families
- Integrated recreational activities to create environment conducive to learning and social growth.
School Social Worker
Northshore Educational Consortium
Beverly , MA.
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Worked with educators, parents, and service providers to improve access to mental health services through Building Bridges Program
- Conducted individual and family assessments for students at risk in at least one major arena of functioning
- Identified existing individual and family strengths to develop treatment plan
- Co-facilitated Second Step lessons and life skills within integrated classroom of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students
- Taught Massachusetts Frameworks Health Curriculum to ninth grade students
- Assisted teachers and students in classroom behavior management
- Completed grant proposal identifying need for employment program for eligible high school students
- Developed partnership with community bank and delivered workshop for high school students on banking basics.
Direct Services / Assessment Social Worker
Massachusetts Department Of Social Services
Malden , MA.
03.2000 - 09.2003
- Assessed risk factors for children in cases of abuse and neglect
- Responded to crisis and initiate appropriate interventions
- Managed and maintained accurate case records of 18 - 25 families
- Built effective working relationships with children and families
- Initiated and developed working partnerships with community agencies
- Created strength based assessments and service plan goal for family systems.
Education
Principal/Assistant Principal Preparation Program -
Merrimack Education Center
Billerica, MA05.2011
Master of Science - Social Work
Salem State College
Salem, MA06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA01.2000
Skills
- Student & Family Engagement
- Special Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Work Ethic
- Team Building
Certification
- Assistant Principal / Principal License 9-12, Professional
- Assistant Principal / Principal License 5-8 Initial
- Supervisor/Director – [Guidance Director], All Levels
- Supervisor/ Director – [Director of Pupil Personnel Services], All Levels
- Special Education Administrator, All Levels
- Licensed Certified Social Worker #213747
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Billerica Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
Guidance Director
Billerica Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2014
School Adjustment Counselor
Billerica Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2011
School Adjustment Counselor
Shore Educational Collaborative
08.2005 - 08.2007
School Social Worker
Northshore Educational Consortium
09.2004 - 08.2005
Family Stabilization Team / Clinician
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Inc
04.2004 - 08.2006
Direct Services / Assessment Social Worker
Massachusetts Department Of Social Services
03.2000 - 09.2003
Principal/Assistant Principal Preparation Program -
Merrimack Education Center
Master of Science - Social Work
Salem State College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
- Assistant Principal / Principal License 9-12, Professional
- Assistant Principal / Principal License 5-8 Initial
- Supervisor/Director – [Guidance Director], All Levels
- Supervisor/ Director – [Director of Pupil Personnel Services], All Levels
- Special Education Administrator, All Levels
- Licensed Certified Social Worker #213747
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