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New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Provides Leadership Coaching and Instructional Support to a network of twenty-three 6-12, 9-12, 9-14 schools.

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Lead a team of six instructional and budget specialists providing early college support to 24 schools, each collaborating with a college and an industry partner.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Courses in the School of Education

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Children First Network 536Director of Professional Services/Network Leader/Supervisory and Instructional Support Specialist● Provided supervisory and instructional support to a network of 25 elementary, middle and high schools.● Supported schools in implementing city-wide instructional expectations, including the Common Core State Standards.

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Cluster 2● Supervised a team of 6 deputies, 15 network leaders, and 12 network teams responsible for 291 schools.● Developed a Cluster-wide leadership succession plan in collaboration with New Leaders for New Schools and the Leadership Academy.● Partnered with School Leaders Network, a nationally known organization whose mission is to provide professional development for experienced principals with a focus towards transforming school leaders into highly effective agents of… Show more Cluster 2● Supervised a team of 6 deputies, 15 network leaders, and 12 network teams responsible for 291 schools.● Developed a Cluster-wide leadership succession plan in collaboration with New Leaders for New Schools and the Leadership Academy.● Partnered with School Leaders Network, a nationally known organization whose mission is to provide professional development for experienced principals with a focus towards transforming school leaders into highly effective agents of change.● Coordinated professional development across the content areas and throughout the Cluster to ensure continuity of instruction and professional growth.● Supported an intellectually demanding and standards driven curriculum that prepares all students (Gifted and Talented, mainstream, English language learners, and students with special learning needs) to meet and exceed the demands for post-secondary success.● Coordinated and supervised Cluster plans to implement the Common Core Standards in all schools.● Provided support for all schools in developing an engaging, thoughtful, and collaborative professional community.● Provided differentiated guidance and support that empowered principals to develop individualized instructional plans; such plans served to impact, monitor, and assess student outcomes. Show less

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Learning Support Organization (ICI LSO)● Supervised the Network Leaders for ICI secondary schools, both middle and high schools.● Provided professional development for high school Assistant Principals.● Maintained the academic vision for ICI while working strategically with others to implement and continuously improve that vision.● Collaborated with principals and their management teams to develop academic goals and assessments.● Monitored the implementation of New York City… Show more Learning Support Organization (ICI LSO)● Supervised the Network Leaders for ICI secondary schools, both middle and high schools.● Provided professional development for high school Assistant Principals.● Maintained the academic vision for ICI while working strategically with others to implement and continuously improve that vision.● Collaborated with principals and their management teams to develop academic goals and assessments.● Monitored the implementation of New York City instructional initiatives, including the creation of new smaller schools, as well as supported high performing and struggling schools.● Maintained budgetary responsibility for the $17 million ICI budget. Show less

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Region 4 Learning Support Center● Guided the implementation of the Department of Education’s goals and initiatives to regional staff, principals, and their school communities.● Supported the development of systems that disaggregate and analyze student performance data to inform teaching practice and decisions.● Interacted with political leaders, Community Education Council Members, Community Superintendents, UFT, and CSA labor representatives.● Implemented the Children First… Show more Region 4 Learning Support Center● Guided the implementation of the Department of Education’s goals and initiatives to regional staff, principals, and their school communities.● Supported the development of systems that disaggregate and analyze student performance data to inform teaching practice and decisions.● Interacted with political leaders, Community Education Council Members, Community Superintendents, UFT, and CSA labor representatives.● Implemented the Children First Initiative instructional agenda of balanced literacy and mathematics in all schools, developing a K-12 coherent and seamless instructional program in Region 4.● Developed a coherent policy around Collaborative Team Teaching for students with special learning needs.● Provided an Academic Intervention Services program for at-risk students, strengthening the middle school restructuring initiative into smaller learning communities with student advisories. Show less

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Region 4 Learning Support Center● Created a sustained community of learners among the region’s Local Instructional Superintendents as a model for instructional practice with principals, teachers, and students.● Developed a comprehensive professional development plan, including Schools Attuned and Heart of Change, which supported principals and teachers in further strengthening their leadership abilities.● Created a Region 4 Professional Development Catalogue with offerings for all… Show more Region 4 Learning Support Center● Created a sustained community of learners among the region’s Local Instructional Superintendents as a model for instructional practice with principals, teachers, and students.● Developed a comprehensive professional development plan, including Schools Attuned and Heart of Change, which supported principals and teachers in further strengthening their leadership abilities.● Created a Region 4 Professional Development Catalogue with offerings for all content areas as well as Special Education, Early Childhood, Fitness and Physical Education, the Arts, and Technology.● Explored and supported various external partnerships, including with America’s Choice, Teachers College, Hunter College, St. John’s University, and Bank Street College. Show less

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Brooklyn and Staten Island High Schools (BASIS)● Coordinated professional development activities for the BASIS district.● Served as liaison to the City University of New York and to Community School Districts.● Organized and supervised teacher recruitment fairs.● Served as chairperson of the District Leadership Team.● Coordinated district support for schools undergoing a redesign process.

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An educational option school serving students throughout the Borough of Brooklyn● Transformed the school to one of choice for students throughout the Borough of Brooklyn with a rigorous academic and college preparatory curriculum, including extensive Honor and Advanced Placement courses.● Designed and implemented a nationally recognized inclusion program for Special Education students. School selected as a Beacon School of Excellence by the University of Minnesota for the pioneering… Show more An educational option school serving students throughout the Borough of Brooklyn● Transformed the school to one of choice for students throughout the Borough of Brooklyn with a rigorous academic and college preparatory curriculum, including extensive Honor and Advanced Placement courses.● Designed and implemented a nationally recognized inclusion program for Special Education students. School selected as a Beacon School of Excellence by the University of Minnesota for the pioneering efforts to educate special education students in the least restrictive environment.● Developed on-line, long distance learning opportunities for students through Tufts University and the Brooklyn Museum, providing students with the opportunity to secure elective credits.● Supported the design of a 21st Century educational facility, revitalizing a dormant renovation project. Show less

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William Cullen Bryant High SchoolSupervised Departments of Mathematics and Industrial Arts

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Midwood High School - All Levels of Mathematics and Served as Research Advisor

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Undergraduate and Graduate Mathematics and Educational Courses

Advanced Certificate, Educational Administration And Supervision

Activities and Societies: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD); National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Master Of Arts - Ma, Secondary School Mathematics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

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