ADMINISTRATION / INSTRUCTION /TECHNOLOGY

Objective: key position in educational administration

Over 10 years of experience in public school instruction, creative discipline techniques, technology infusion, and leadership. Certifications include New Jersey State Principal / Supervisor, Elementary School Teacher, and Crisis Intervention Specialist. Earned a Masters Degree in Educational leadership, Instructional Teaching, and 30 additional credits in educational technology. Teaching levels vary from pre-school to junior high school; worked well with small and large groups in special needs and after school programs. Qualities include; leadership, communication, management, and human relations skills. Core Competencies include:

                           Technology Infusion               Character Education

                           Curriculum Design                 Organization and Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Englewood Public School District, Englewood NJ (1995-Present)

                           21^st century site director, technology site administrator, extended year program coordinator, student leaderp prorject coordinator, technology instructor, elementary teacher, student leaership progam coordinatior, crisis intervention sdpecialist

21^st Century Site Director (Secondary Level)         

20032004                                                                  

Plant Management / Daily Operations

¨ Supervised after school and summer enrichment staff of 20.

¨ Scheduled facility utilization and after school programs for 210 students.

¨ Initiated articulation meetings with teachers, parents and outside organizations to coordinate and improve the after school programs and summer.

¨ Managed crisis situations; handled school discipline.

¨ Arranged transpiration and food service needs for after school program.

Curriculum / Instruction

¨ Directed meetings and shared innovative teaching strategies with after school staff and summer enrichment staff

¨ Assisted with the student application process; designed curriculum for the after school program, and recruited instructional staff.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued

Technology Site Administrator (Secondary Level)             

20032004                                                                  

Management / Curriculum

¨ Created modular schedules for all computer lab use.

¨ Maintained and monitored school web site and e-mail accounts for all staff and students.

¨ Provided staff development for teachers and computer literacy programs for parents.

¨ Trained teaching staff on computer literacy and specific software programs that meet their needs.

¨ Provided computer instruction for 180 6/th 7th and 8th grade students

Extended Year Program Coordinator (Special Education)  summer 2003                                                 

Management / Curriculum/ Finance

¨ Assisted administration in the implementation IEP requirements for all special needs students.

¨ Evaluated teacher lesson plans and classroom management procedures.

¨ Oversaw student discipline, parent relations, and student transpiration needs.

¨ Maintained and Implemented technology into extended year curriculum.

¨ Assisted in budgeting and selecting teacher materials.

¨ Created and implemented master schedule for elementary and secondary level grades.

Student Leadership Project Leader (Elementary)                        

20022003                                

Management / Curriculum/

¨ Promoted staff attendance at educational workshops hosted by outside agencies.

¨ Assisted in the development of curriculum of the student leadership program.

¨ Developed and oversaw program budget.

¨ Evaluated teacher lesson plans and classroom management procedures

¨ Member of PAC committee.

Elementary Teacher (5^th grade)                                                      

2002-2003                                                                                         

Management / Curriculum/

¨  Planed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to academically prepare students for the secondary level.

¨  Assessed student’s achievement and maintained student records

¨  Member of the School Wide Discipline Committee.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued

Technology Teacher (Prek – 1^st)                                                     

  1998-2002                  

Management / Curriculum/

¨ Developed and instituted technology curriculum for primary level.

¨ Provided computer instruction for all primary grades.

¨ Provided continual staff development on the integration of technology in the curriculum.

¨Assessed student’s achievement and maintained student records.

Crisis Intervention Specialist (Elementary level)                           

1995-1998                                 

Daily Operations

¨ Assisted students in utilizing conflict resolution strategies as an alternative to violence and misbehavior.

¨Maintained monthly reports of student progress, suspensions, and out of class interventions.

¨ Instructed teachers and administrators of alternative discipline strategies.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Fairlegh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ                                                   2003

§   Completed 38 hours of graduate work in Educational Leadership

Master of Arts Teaching, Fairlegh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ                                              2000

§   Completed 38 hours of graduate work in  Teaching

Bachelor of Arts, Thomas Edison State Collage, Trenton, NJ                                                  1997

§   Communication Major

CERTIFICATES / ASSOCIATIONS

§         Principal / Supervisor (No. 00441812)

§         Elementary School Teacher ( No. 00323074)

§         Member of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

§         Member of International Reading Association

(IRA)