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Jersey City, Nj

• Oversee district-wide Police, Fire Science and Law program in 5 high schools.• Coordinate admissions process in collaboration with High School Guidance Counselors and Supervisors to select qualified students based on selected criteria.• Monitor submissions of field trip forms and bus requests of weekly field experiences. • Network with community stakeholders including Hudson County Community College, Jersey City Police Department and Jersey City Fire Department to provide college-level courses and hands-on experience. • Design annual culminating activity and program graduation for parents, district officials and community representatives to celebrate students’ successful completion of the program.

Jersey City, Nj

• Instruct US History I, US History II and Criminal Justice courses to grades 9-12. • Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure that materials taught align with State Common Core Standards and the Jersey City Public Schools curriculum.• Work with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning.• Differentiate and adapt curriculum materials for students enrolled in inclusion and self-contained settings.

Jersey City, Nj

• Supervised students who were assigned to Saturday School Suspension.• Review in-school suspension policies, procedures and student expectations with students daily.• Collaborated with students and staff members on issues such as behavior management and the prevention of undesirable behaviors that resulted in student being assigned Saturday detention.• Monitored all assignments and provide encouragement and feedback to students. • Communicated with parents and classroom teachers regarding student behavior and progress.• Maintain daily attendance and other records of students assigned to the program.

Newark, Nj

The position is responsible for assisting the school principal in the leadership, coordination, supervision and management of the school program and operation.

Jersey City, Nj

• Served as Principal for a Day and engaged the various roles, obligations, time commitments and issues. • Created a Parent/Student Handbook highlighting important school policies and procedures.• Evaluated various teachers in Jersey City Public Schools spanning grades 2-7 using the Danielson Framework Model and the Newark Public School’s Framework for Effective Teaching Model. • Conducted formal walkthroughs of After-school program and provided briefing reports and feedback. • Recommended changes in school-level attendance policies, personnel practices and other matters involving parent involvement to result in a more effective school administration. • Assisted in developing annual goals and strategic plans for the School Improvement Plan and Quality School Review.

Jersey City, Nj

• Analyzed failure rates in Students with Disabilities subgroup for the 2014-15 school year to report trends and inform decisions on school improvement plan. • Presented a family information session on PARCC testing. • Coached a teacher on a Corrective Action Plan in lesson planning and preparation and classroom environment through weekly coaching sessions, observations and brief research presentations. • Composed district-wide Social Studies Quarterly Assessments that properly aligned to New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Common Core State Standards. • Led a workshop for high school teachers on Best Practices for PARCC Preparation. • Collaborated with the High School Social Studies Curriculum Committee in revising curriculum for World History to properly align with NJCCCS, CCSS and NJ Statutes and Regulations. • Represented school administration in monthly Parent Council meetings. • Served on Mock-Interview Committee for a teacher-preparation program.

- Provide research-based instruction and assessments that are based on the Common Core State Standards, the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and national WIDA standards that build on students’ strength. - Create an optimal environment for students to safely learn and develop themselves socially, emotionally, and academically through research based strategies exemplified by Quantum Learning, Support and strengthen overall well being of students assisting the 21st Century After-School Program, Academic Stations Tutoring Program, Family Nights, Parent Conferences, and Advocacy Groups. - Collaborate weekly with colleagues within the School Focus Group (SLC), Instructional Rounds, and Professional Learning Communities pertaining to grade levels, content area and departments.

Master’S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Activities and Societies: Served on Mock-Interview Committee for a teacher-preparation program. Served as Principal for a Day and engaged.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Student Government Organization, African Student Association, Pan African Student Union, Exceptional Educational.

Urban Ministry

Activities and Societies: Hispanic Ministries Program