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Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

Plainfield Public Schools DEC is the districts early childhood program that services 1500+ children. As the Accounting Manager, I am chiefly responsible for budget oversight and ensuring regulatory compliance of private contracted preschool providers and head start programs.● Created a $27M budget, encompassing site-based allocations for 9 sites and operational expenses of the division, to optimize resources and support functions, enhancing the delivery of early childhood programs to over 1500+ students.● Provided strategic planning guidance to the Director of the DEC, identifying strategic priorities and efficiently allocating resources to maximize impact and achieve organizational goals.● Generated nearly $2M in projected savings in the first year by optimizing quarterly report analysis systems and reallocating funds based on actual student enrollment.● Achieved salary parity between contracted provider and district teachers, overseeing a $900,000 strategic investment to align compensation and foster equity.● Collectively revamped fiscal management by introducing accountability measures, improving fiscal oversight of contracted providers, and impactful recommendations for improvements in budget approvals, quarterly reporting, and allowable expenditures.● Developed and implemented comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the division, ensuring contracted providers adhered to formalized fiscal processes including budget submissions, transfer requests, and monthly/quarterly reporting; collaborated with the Director to establish internal SOPs for purchasing, new hires, and departing staff processes.

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States

Hope Academy is a district charter school employing 40 people and serving over 350 students. My role as the Chief Financial Officer consisted of overseeing the budgeting and all non-instructional operations of the district to ensure resources were allocated to impact teaching and learning.● Created and managed a $5M budget to support operations and instructional programs to create an optimal environment for teaching and learning.● Advised the superintendent on planned expenditures by discussing and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional programs, staffing, and enrollment against district goals.● Executed Board Secretary duties by facilitating board meetings, preparing accurate minutes and agendas, and presenting the Board Secretary’s Report to certify financial health, ensure budget compliance, and provide critical data for informed decision-making.● Led K-1 school renovation for 100 students, managing a $43K budget, coordinated with contractors to minimize change orders, control costs, and finish ahead of schedule for fall opening. ● Prepared budget presentations to inform The Board of Trustees of the district’s financial plan to support staffing, instructional programs, and district operations.● Managed all purchasing for the district ensuring requisitions were accompanied by required number of vendor quotes and consistent with Public Contracts Law.● Drafted RFPs for food service and maintenance, securing competitive bids, leading the evaluation committee to assess proposals, and ensuring statutory compliance as well as optimization of service quality and cost savings.● Managed EWEG grant reporting and drawdowns, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with state and federal guidelines. Prepared timely reports for submission, reconciling expenditures to ensure proper use of grant funds and alignment with approved budgets.

West Orange, Nj

At West Orange Public School District, serving 7,000+ students, I evaluated instructional programs for 500+ students and supervised evaluations for 70+ teachers and staff as Assistant Principal. ● Assisted the principal in developing and managing the school’s annual budget, ensuring alignment with district financial goals and priorities while optimizing resource allocation to support academic programs and operational efficiency.● Supported the supervision and evaluation of staff, enhancing performance through targeted feedback and fostering professional development initiatives.● Supported the principal in overseeing the maintenance and operation of school facilities, coordinating with custodial staff to ensure a safe and clean learning environment. ● Effectively resolved conflicts and facilitated collaboration among staff, students, and parents by leveraging strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to promote a positive and productive school environment.● Collaborated with principal to develop protocols for guiding the implementation of state mandates such as standardized testing (NJSLA), school safety and security plans, and anti-bullying (HIB), ensuring compliance and fostering a safe and equitable learning environment

Newark, Nj

Newark Public Schools is the largest school district in New Jersey educating over 40,000 students.As a special education teacher I taught students with special needs. After leaving the classroom, Ibecame an instructional coach and had the opportunity to support teachers with improving instruction.● Led teacher training to support data-driven instruction and improve instructional practice● Increased performance of 8th grade students 1.5 grade levels using center-based instruction● Improved 5th grade math state test scores by 20% through coaching teachers in dataanalysis for data-driven instruction

Newark, Nj

Cleveland School - Math Resource Teacher September 2013 – June 2017• Increased the academic performance of 8th grade special needs students by a combined average of 1.5 grade levels by differentiating instruction to meet individual student learning needs• Created student goals for Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities • Assessed, recorded, and reported student data pertaining to each student’s IEP goals

Newark, Nj

Cleveland School - Principal Internship September 2016 – June 2017• Assisted with the school-wide logistical planning and preparation of the PARCC assessment • Led math PLC team meetings to review grade-level goals and objectives aligned with improving student achievement• Co-planned the master schedule to create opportunities for vertical and grade level planning• Assisted with research for budget surplus spending on programs driving student achievement

Newark, Nj

Newark Educators Community Charter School was started by a group of Newark Public Schooleducators. I joined the school in its founding year for a greater degree of instructional latitude.● Taught a student-centered, and Social Emotional Learning approach using ResponsiveClassroom, Readers and Writers Workshop, and center-based math instruction● Boosted student proficiency on state math assessment by 16% (48% to 64%) in a year usingcenter-based instruction and data-driven decision making● Collaboratively created a K-5 mathematics curriculum map with a vertical team of teachers

Newark, Nj

15th Avenue School (2007-2009) 7th – 8th Grade Special Education Teacher• Taught all core subjects in a self-contained classroom according to each student’s IEP goals • Planned and coordinated the responsibilities of classroom aids and other paraprofessionals• Coached the 15th Avenue School girls’ basketball team for two years Vailsburg Middle School (2006-2007) 6th – 8th Grade Special Education Teacher • Co-developed Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) to accommodate individual learning styles• Taught social studies and science in a departmentalized setting to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students• Assessed, recorded, and reported student data pertaining to each student’s IEP goals

Whippany, Nj

• Prevented two million dollars in E-Rate funds from being erroneously dispersed • Analyzed and researched data anomalies in E-Rate applications submitted by schools and libraries• Managed, synchronized, and documented applicant correspondence using Web-based Siebel CRM software

New Brunswick, Nj

• Developed and designed client applications to interface with MS Access database• Responsible for quality assurance testing of applications to ensure qualitative service delivery of newly created products• Created templates that collected performance improvement data and facilitated the client's quality assurance initiatives

Newark, Nj

• Analyzed data pertaining to the daily exhibition of a client’s psychiatric symptoms• Managed the referrals of hundreds of latency and adolescent psychiatric clients to partial care programs• Supervised first line crisis team of four and directed strategic objectives during crisis situations

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership

Certificate, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

M.B.A. Master Of Business Administration, Management Foreign Study Tour

Activities and Societies: Foreign Study Tour – November 2002: Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong

B.A, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad – Spring 1997: American University, Cairo, Egypt