Susan Lovato
Delran Township School District
Laurel
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Instructional leader and assistant principal with experience leading curriculum implementation, coaching teachers, analyzing student-achievement data, and supporting schoolwide instructional improvement. Skilled in translating data and instructional priorities into targeted interventions, professional learning, and strategies that strengthen teaching and student outcomes. Collaborative leader experienced in partnering with teachers, administrators, and subject-area supervisors to support curriculum, instruction, MTSS, and positive school culture.
Work History
Assistant Principal
2 Years 2 Months- Conduct classroom observations and walkthroughs to monitor instructional practices, provide actionable feedback and coaching, and ensure alignment with district curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of district and school curriculum and instructional programs, including new Math and ELA curricula, while collaborating with administrators and subject-area supervisors to identify instructional priorities.
- Lead professional development and new-teacher articulation sessions focused on curriculum expectations, instructional practices, assessment, classroom management, and strategies to support student learning and teacher development.
- Collaborate with subject-area supervisors, teachers, and support staff to analyze benchmark, formative, common-assessment, and student-achievement data; use identified trends and instructional gaps to inform planning, targeted interventions, and school improvement strategies.
- Lead PBIS and School Climate teams and collaborate with staff and stakeholders to identify schoolwide priorities, strengthen school culture, support student needs through MTSS, and promote consistent, positive learning environments.
3rd Grade Teacher
7 Years 9 Months- Served as ELA Subject Area Leader and member of the Language Arts Committee, collaborating with colleagues to support curriculum implementation, instructional planning, and alignment of ELA instruction with student learning needs.
- Designed and facilitated professional development for colleagues focused on differentiated instruction, student motivation, classroom management, and growth mindset, strengthening instructional practice and teacher capacity.
- Served on the School Leadership Team, Collaborative Leadership Team, and PBSIS Team, contributing to schoolwide planning, instructional improvement, student achievement, and school culture initiatives.
- Served as Mentor Teacher during the 2023–2024 school year, supporting a new teacher through instructional planning, classroom management, professional reflection, and school/district practices.
- Provided Differentiated, research-based instruction to G&T, At-Risk, IEP, and ELL students, adapting instruction and supports to meet diverse learning needs.
Assistant Principal
5 Months- Conducted teacher evaluations using Marzano Evaluation Model and provided instructional coaching aligned with identified areas of growth.
- Collaborated with staff to strengthen professional learning communities, instructional collaboration, and student-centered classroom practices.
- Worked with staff to collect and analyze student data to inform instruction and support academic growth; assisted in developing and implementing RTI systems, including reading interventions.
- Supported schoolwide vision, continuous improvement, and positive school culture through the development and implementation of behavior expectations and student-support initiatives.
Education
Master's degree - educational leadership
- New Jersey Principal Certificate
Teacher of The Handicapped Certification
B.A. Degree - Elementary Education/English
Skills
Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
NJSLS Alignment
Data Analysis & Assessment
Instructional Coaching
Teacher Evaluation
Professional Development
MTSS & Intervention
Special Education & Differentiation
ELA & Mathematics
School improvement initiatives
Teacher Leadership
Certification
New Jersey Principal Certificate
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Mt. Laurel Township School Board Member January 2021-Present
- Represents public education serving as a liaison between the school district and the community.
- Curriculum Committee Chair 2024-present
- Finance Committee Chair 2022, 2023
- Attend educational conferences, workshops, & trainings
- Board representative for BCSBA
- Principal Internship Sept. 2015-Dec. 2015
- Special Education Teacher Sept. 2004 Jun. 2015
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Delran Township School District
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
3rd Grade Teacher
Delran Township School District
09.2016 - 06.2024Read More
Assistant Principal
Bridgeton Public Charter School
01.2016 - 06.2016Read More
Rowan University
B.A. Degree from Elementary Education/English
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Grand Canyon University
Master's degree from educational leadership
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New Jersey City University
Teacher of The Handicapped Certification
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