Thomas J. Farren, Sr., Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Linwood, Nj, Us

New York, New York, Us

Agent with New York Life helping families and business owners to develop a sound financial strategy for a more secure future.

Tutor for students of foreign languages; coordinator for tutors; writer of fiction as well as language study guides.* Founded the company with colleague to provide non-traditional language study assistance to high school students who struggle with foreign language acquisition;* Formulated and initiated the business plan for implementation in Summer 2007;* Coordinated first language program – Spanish Language Enrichment – with host site personnel;* Prepared and analyzed program assessment from students and parents;* Working to implement other language programs to assist other language students in their studies.

* Interpret and implement the philosophy and objectives of Catholic Education; * Collaborate with the President and the Administrative Team, and assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of: ∙ all policies and reports for the Diocese and for government agencies, ∙ the annual budget and financial reports, ∙ employing and supervising professional faculty and staff;* Coordinate the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through: ∙ updating the pandemic response, ∙ creating and implementing Remote Learning Plan (RLP), ∙ forming and collaborating a Reopening Plan for 2020-21, ∙ preparing and executing ongoing communication through various media (e.g., traditional, social media, etc.); * Encourage professionalism, enthusiasm, and confidence in the teaching process; * Organize and administer the school’s educational programs and direct, supervise, and evaluate all areas of curriculum;* Conduct monthly faculty meetings on programs, policies, etc., and to give each a voice in such development, including in-service orientation and training; * Authorize all news or feature releases to the news media; * Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline, as necessary, affording students their rights; * Assume responsibility, with the Director of Facilities & Transportation, for the safety of the school plant through such procedures as fire drills and emergency preparedness, and cleanliness of the plant; * Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and attendance of students, including serving with the Director of Facilities as a co-coordinator for: ∙ Integrated Pest Management, ∙ Asbestos Awareness; * Establish and maintain favorable relationships with parents and the local community; * Establish and maintain favorable relationships with local school district to coordinate and distribute local, state, and federal funds for school use, such as Title I, Title IIA, CARES Act, etc.

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* Coordinate the ongoing Action Plans with Action Teams, administration, faculty, and staff;* Review, analyze, and update Action Plans with Action Teams to ensure compliance and success; * Prepare and present the ongoing schedule and tasks of the Action Plans;* Coordinated the Middle States Excellence by Design protocol for (successful) review March 2015;* Attended training seminar and certification for protocol process;* Submitted Midterm Report for successful approval, December 2018, reaccreditation for 2022;* Initiated, planned, managed, and conducted multiple levels of meetings with various stakeholders;* Visited another secondary school as part of Visiting Team to review the protocol and write report.

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* Teach all levels of Spanish, from Spanish I courses through to Spanish IV, including Honors;* Organize and execute cooperative group learning tasks and lessons for up to 120 students;* Tutor students before and after school to provide additional guidance and support for language study;* Coordinate seminar with local Rabbi on “The Sephardic Experience: Iberia and the Golden Age”;* Regularly communicate with parents to acknowledge superior work and problem areas;* Chaperone field trips to enhance study of subject area (Museum of Art, Festivals, Dinners);* Participate in professional research and attend professional development conferences;* Certified to teach AP Spanish Language course.

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* Monitored, supervised, supported, and motivated colleagues in the department; * Coordinated department policies on languages, training, and Advanced Placement class criteria;* Spearheaded dialogue with administration on the formalized approach to addressing gaps in the Prep curriculum regarding women's experiences and voices in history and the modern world;* Raised the expectations through Departmental Plans, Teacher Goals and Objectives, and by standardizing the Department approach to policies, expectations, curricula, syllabi, and textbooks;* Tech Coach for department, leading discussions on integration / needs and researching digital tools;* Served as member of Academic Council and Faculty Advisory Committee;* Worked with Principal and Finance Office to create new Director of International Programs position, including travel programs to complement both departmental and school objectives.

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* Founded with other faculty the Rugby Team at St. Joe’s Prep; became USA Rugby Certified Coach;* Facilitated and instructed coaches, players, and parents about rugby, its culture, and player safety;* Organized and executed two national and two international level team tours;* Founded the Prep Rugby Breast Cancer Tournament to benefit The Kelly Rooney Foundation;* Coached the team from Division III to I; five straight playoffs; * Selected to coach the 2008 and 2009 EPRU All-Star team;* Won 2008 PA Championship, qualifying for and finishing 7th in the USA National Championship.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

* Teach Undergraduate Spanish classes;* Teach Accelerated Spanish classes to adults seeking a college degree;* Augment student learning through group learning, individual attention, supplemental handouts;* Structure lessons to meet the various needs of 20 students of varying ages and backgrounds.

* Work with residents, local businesses, community groups, Township staff, and fellow Commissioners on public affairs, public works, safety, code enforcement, as well as policy, procedures, and creating new opportunities in the Township; * Vice-Chair of Public Works Subcommittee, member of the Finance Subcommittee;* Work with township staff on their budgets in the annual process of reviewing, analyzing, and approving the Township budget of over $34 million;* Initiating a new 10K race in Abington as well as a 5K racing series for community 5K races; * Communicate with Ward 12 through meetings, gatherings, and regular neighborhood newsletter;* Ran a successful campaign to win a full term as Commissioner with 5,000 registered voters.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Us

* Maintained and grew a customer base of several hundred companies;* Prepared and presented bi-weekly presentations for the benefit of office team and company;* Set and hit weekly/monthly goals of sales, success stories, and strategic steps to success;* Attended company conferences related to company marketing strategies and product positioning;* Participated in in-house product training, headquarters sales/product training, Dale Carnegie class.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Education

Certificate, Executive Administration

Masters, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies

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Bsba, Marketing

Study Abroad Program, Liberal Arts

Study Abroad Program, Marketing

Study Abroad Program, Spanish, Liberal Arts

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