SUSAN LORAINE PARODI
OLD LYME,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering a broad and dynamic history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Uses technology and marketing skills to support teaching and learning opportunities and student retention and recruitment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory Academy
10.2022 - Current
- Achieved State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood license for Preschool Program-it was necessary to write 67 policies and procedures in order to achieve this license
- Initiated the process of accreditation with the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Created operational policies and procedures to provide a framework for the school to function under
- Created the rubric for Teacher Evaluation by which Teachers are evaluated
- Was awarded Grant funding for Professional Development opportunities for curriculum planning for teachers
- Conducted Professional Development for all staff throughout the school year
- Served as the curriculum advisor to all grade levels Preschool age 3-Grade 8
- DUTIES:
- Assisting the principal in interviewing and evaluating instructional and non-instructional staff
- Supervising instructional and non-instructional staff
- Helping create school-wide goals including those related to student learning and student behavior
- Enforcing attendance regulations
- Meeting with parents/guardians to discuss behavioral or learning problems of students
- Responding to discipline problems
- Coordinating the use of school facilities for daily activities and special events
- Dealing with the issues of school management, student activities and services, community relations, personnel, and curriculum instruction
School Library Media Specialist
Guilford Board Of Education
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Grant recipient from Guilford Fund for Education
- Guilford Fund for Education Star Teacher Award:
School Library Media Specialist
Region 18 Board Of Education
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Created STEM based lessons for students for opportunities to engage with science and engineering practices
- Started the Authors to Schools collaboration with RJ Julia to bring in Author Talks to students across all Guilford elementary schools
- Lead Teacher on the Anti-Bias Anti-Racist ABAR Committee with teachers and stakeholders
- Initiated, designed and implemented Internet Safety Programming to all elementary students as well as programming for parents/caregivers of elementary aged children in Guilford in collaboration with the Connecticut State Police, Guilford Police Department, Guilford Youth and Family Services and Guilford Free Library
- Member of the School Climate and Wellness team which planned to bring in trained service animals to the school for student well-being and mindfulness awareness., for and Creator of Pre-School program collaborations with Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
School Library Media Specialist, Team Leader
East Lyme Board Of Education - Flanders School
08.2013 - 10.2017
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (all above and in addition to…)
- Served on decision making teams in the school as the Professional Learning Community
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
Head Children's Librarian
Phoebe Griffin Noyes LIbrary
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Rejuvenated and reinvented Library service in the department which then saw a 300% increase in program attendance
- Began an Early Literacy Reading Program which collaborated with the district schools and preschool learning institutions
- Generated program and usage statistics that were used to seek additional funding from the State of Connecticut and the Town of Old Lyme
- DUTIES:
- Provides direct assistance to patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services
- Oversees collection development and collection maintenance of the entire children’s print and non-print collection at the Library
- Maintains and cultivates contact with parents and other family members, the public, schools, teachers, other libraries, town employees, state and regional library associations, and other professional organizations
- Coordinates daily activities of staff and volunteers assigned to the children’s department
- Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of creative programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by children ages birth through age 10 and their parents/caregivers, including but not limited to films and special events, reading clubs, and school and community outreach
- Responsible for promotion and outreach concerning all program opportunities conducted at the Library
- Takes a leadership role in developing effective and productive youth service teams
- Attended professional library conferences, seminars, and network committees; reads professional literature; attends and participates in staff meeting discussions
- A vital member of the hiring team for incoming Children’s Librarian candidates
- Responsible for training incoming staff for the role transition.
Head Young Adult Librarian
Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Implemented the Young Adult Library Service Department program at Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
- Authored and was awarded $20,000 in grant funding to augment technology resources at the Library and provide for educational programming
- Increased Library patronage by 2,000%
- Member of the school district curriculum planning team Region 18 to better develop a Library collection that was supportive of the educational goals of the school district
- Generated program and usage statistics that were used to seek additional funding from the State of Connecticut and the Town of Old Lyme
- DUTIES:
- Provides direct assistance to patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services
- Oversees collection development and collection maintenance of the entire young adult print and non-print collection at the Library
- Maintains and cultivates contact with parents and other family members, the public, schools, teachers, other libraries, town employees, state and regional library associations, and other professional organizations
- Coordinates daily activities of staff and volunteers assigned to young adults
- Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of creative programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by young adults between the ages of 11 and 18, including but not limited to films and special events, reading clubs, and school and community outreach
- Responsible for promotion and outreach concerning all program opportunities conducted at the Library
- Takes a leadership role in developing effective and productive youth service teams
- Attended professional library conferences, seminars, and network committees; reads professional literature; attends and participates in staff meeting discussions.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
Education
M.D. - Information And Library Science
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2010
Library Media Specialist Certification CT-062 - undefined
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Distance Learning Coordination
- Performance Evaluations
- District Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Team Collaboration
- Strategy Development
- Documentation
- Community Engagement
- Classroom Evaluations
- Field or Focus Best Practices
- Public Speaking
- Student and Family Relationships
- Curriculum Planning
- Organizational Leadership
- Budget Creation
- Curriculum Review
- Training
- Budget Administration
- Program Implementation
- Disciplinary Action
- Staff Development
- Education Reform
- Technology Integration
- Communications Expertise
- Parent Rapport-Building
- Behavioral Intervention
- Volunteer Coordination
- Staff Management
- Fundraising
- Regulatory Compliance
- Federal Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Needs Assessments
- Student Recruitment
- Human Resources
- Faculty Performance Monitoring
- Standardized Testing Coordination
- Master Class Schedule
- Vocational Programs Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Community Relations
- Staff Assessments
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory Academy
10.2022 - Current
School Library Media Specialist
Guilford Board Of Education
08.2019 - 10.2022
School Library Media Specialist
Region 18 Board Of Education
10.2017 - 06.2019
School Library Media Specialist, Team Leader
East Lyme Board Of Education - Flanders School
08.2013 - 10.2017
Head Children's Librarian
Phoebe Griffin Noyes LIbrary
01.2010 - 01.2014
Head Young Adult Librarian
Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
01.2010 - 01.2013
M.D. - Information And Library Science
Southern Connecticut State University
Library Media Specialist Certification CT-062 - undefined
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
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