Timothy Ruggere
Quincy,MA
Summary
My Name is Timothy Ruggere and I have been in education for over thirty years. In that time, I have worked in both Urban and Suburban settings. I have also worked in the Public and Private sectors of education. I have been a classroom teacher, a Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal and a Principal. I have worked as and Adjunct Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. In my first year of teaching, a tenured teacher told me that I had too much energy and was too zealous and would burn our. It is decades later and I am still as excited and zealous about what I do today as I was then.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Principal PK-8
St. John Paul 2 Catholic Academy
Dorchester, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Spiritual and Mission-Driven Leadership:
- Uphold and promote the mission and vision of SJP2CA that students are known, loved and called to excellence.
- Act as a witness to Catholic values as they apply to students, faculty and the community.
- Foster a school atmosphere based on faith and virtues.
- Set and enforce high standards for student behavior consistent with Catholic values.
- Manage student discipline, applying guidelines fairly and consistently.
- Supervise students during non-classroom time such as lunch and transitions.
- Substitute for teacher absences when necessary.
- Instructional and Academic Leadership:
- Assist the Principal in planning, implementing and evaluating the curriculum.
- Support faculty development through in-service programs, observations and mentorship.
- Ensure academic standards are rigorous and aligned with the school’s mission.
- Assist with teacher evaluation and supervision.
- Administration and operations:
- Assist with daily school administration, including scheduling and student record-keeping.
- Assume the Principal’s duties in their absence.
- Collaborate with Principal on all major decisions and support overall school improvement
- Participate in hiring committees and other administrative teams as necessary.
- Student Life and Discipline:
Adjunct Professor
Southern New Hampshire University
Remote
01.2020 - Current
- Taught Master’s and CAGS Educational Leadership classes remotely.
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding of complex subjects.
- Assessed student performance through examinations, assignments, and projects.
- Provided academic advising to support student success and retention initiatives.
Advocate
Self Employed
Greater Boston Area
01.2018 - Current
- Provide pro-bono advocacy help for inner city families struggling with navigating the public school Special Education process
- Drafted and reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Principal PK-8
St. Patrick School
Lowell, MA
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Updated technology for St. Patrick School:
- Developed a secure online system using Google Docs to create report cards online
- Brought it a Student Information System to keep track of student information. To this point everything was done by hand. Nothing was done online.
- Brought in a Teacher Evaluation tool. Teachers had never been evaluated. I brought in Research for Better Teaching
- Introduced new technology to classrooms. I.E. Chromebooks,Laptops for the teachers, Projectors, Document Readers, and New TV’s for every floor.
- Brought in the Technology Director from Lowell Public School to do Professional Development with my staff
- Created a safe and welcoming environment:
- Invited each individual teacher in to discuss what they were looking for at St. Patrick School and what they wanted from a Principal
- Held weekly Masses at St. Patrick Church and invited parents back to get to know the teachers
- Held open office hours so that staff felt comfortable coming to see me
- Celebrated with monthly breakfasts for staff
- Build Community Relations and Student Achievement
- Analyze student achievement data to create strategies so that all students can reach student academic goals for the upcoming year
- Spearhead the recruitment, selection and retainment of teachers for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year
- Develop relationships with all of the local community boards in order to connect St. Patrick and get our name out to the public
- Manage the Professional Development Calendar and ongoing improvement of teaching practices
ABE Director
Community Action Inc.
Haverhill, MA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Enhancements to Teaching and Learning:
- Created Individual Learning Plans using Essential Ed software for ABE students
- Created a Language Lab for my ESOL students.
- Collaborated with staff and building leadership to analyze data to identify and close achievement gaps for all students
- Articulated curriculum maps for each course offered
- Developed a plan to modify the Orientation process in order to enroll more students in a more timely fashion
- Support Systems for Students:
- Sustained student learning during the pandemic by implementing a remote/hybrid learning model while supporting all students
- Ensured that all students had access Director and Advisor for help with any class needs
- Purchased a Chromebook for each student so that students could access the curriculum during remote/hybrid learning
- Supervision and Evaluation:
- Oversaw evaluation of 9 staff and faculty
- Calibrated observation and feedback techniques for building administration team
- Created a timeline for evaluations to give staff consistent feedback throughout the year
- Faculty Input and Community Engagement:
- Maintained a collaborative relationship with outside agencies
- Maintained routine student household communication
- Met routinely with state directors to determine the best course of action for educating our students during a pandemic
- Introduced and collaborated other agencies to share resources such as staff and testing
- Facilitated the transition of students leaving our program and moving on to the workplace or higher education
- Worked with staff to develop Professional Development opportunities to help staff who struggled with teaching remotely
Principal
Linden STEAM Academy
Malden, MA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Support Systems for Students:
- Implemented Response to Intervention (RTI) in conjunction with faculty leaders
- Worked with counselors and Assistant Principals to update our Student Assistance Team to better help students
- Established a weekly morning meeting to troubleshoot issues for our at-risk student population
- Aligned Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports to comply with district goals
- Designed Scheduling Committee to revise master schedule to enhance student learning
- Supervision and Evaluation:
- Supervised academic department’s curriculum updates and formative assessments
- Introduced New State Evaluation Instrument
- Faculty Input and Community Engagement:
- Enlisted community engagement: Principal’s Advisory, Faculty Council, School Council, and School committee Advisory
- Served on District Policy Committee with School Committee members and stakeholders
- Developed a monthly principal’s newsletter to communicate pertinent school events
- Managed LSA’s blog and Twitter, collaborated to support district’s facebook page
- Shaping a Positive Culture and Climate:
- Created a plan for the return of staff and students to make them feel safe and secure during the pandemic
- Guided the 1:1 initiative to ensure that every student is able to engage learning virtually
- Held virtual student and staff celebrations to keep the morale high during these trying times
- Shaping a Positive School Culture:
- Supported the A Commitment to Excellence and issued Principal Service Awards
- Held Principal Luncheons once a month for struggling students
- Hosted monthly Principal’s Breakfasts for parent and invited students and staff to present student work
Principal
Triton Regional High School
Newbury, MA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Principal
Ottoson Middle School
Arlington, MA
01.2008 - 01.2016
Principal
Dedham Middle School
Dedham, MA
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Principal
Dedham High School
Dedham, MA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Dean of Students
Salem High School
Salem, MA
01.2002 - 01.2005
Education
Lynch Leadership Academy - Education Leadership
Boston College
Boston, Massachusetts01-2023
Doctoral Coursework -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA01-2011
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study -
Cambridge College
Cambridge MA01-2004
Master of Arts - Reading
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts01-1992
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, Massachusetts01-1989
Skills
- Lead organizations toward student-centered approach and learning
- Solution-oriented leader with excellent problem solving skills
- Initiate collaborative partnerships with parents, faculty and community
- Proven ability to establish priorities, adhere to deadlines, and meet budgetary goals
Certification
- K-12 Principal/Assistant Principal
- Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
- English 9-12
- Reading K-12
- Pending Moderate Special Needs
Timeline
Assistant Principal PK-8
St. John Paul 2 Catholic Academy
01.2023 - Current
Principal PK-8
St. Patrick School
01.2022 - 01.2022
Adjunct Professor
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2020 - Current
ABE Director
Community Action Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022
Advocate
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
Principal
Linden STEAM Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Principal
Triton Regional High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Principal
Ottoson Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2016
Principal
Dedham Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Principal
Dedham High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Dean of Students
Salem High School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Lynch Leadership Academy - Education Leadership
Boston College
Doctoral Coursework -
Lesley University
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study -
Cambridge College
Master of Arts - Reading
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts Boston