Theodore G. Tasoulas
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Bio
Credentials
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Leading Organizations and Change
MIT Sloan Executive EducationApr, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
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NJ Department of EducationSep, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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A. Fantis School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Principal
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Jul 2017 - Present
Improved student achievement 28% by focusing on staff development, curriculum redesign and closely monitoring student growth. Increased enrollment 20% by redesigning website, social media presence, marketing collateral and overhauling the admissions process. Spearheaded $190,000 capital campaign to redesign 2nd floor into a Hellenic Cultural & Performing Arts Center, including acquisition of a $25,000 grant. Developed Classroom NYC initiative—taking learning outside the school—with students traveling to Upstate NY, Philadelphia and Greece. Enhanced after-school programming by partnering with quality vendors. Partnered with Vanderbilt University, Bank Street College and St. Francis to provide faculty support and curriculum development. Show less
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MUSE Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant: Founding Head of School
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May 2017 - Dec 2017
Consulting Head of School for a start-up that opened in Fall 2018. Worked with founding board to develop a compelling and unique vision and mission. Responsible for developing an integrated music and performing arts curriculum; hiring faculty; budgeting, operations management, marketing and admissions. Consulting Head of School for a start-up that opened in Fall 2018. Worked with founding board to develop a compelling and unique vision and mission. Responsible for developing an integrated music and performing arts curriculum; hiring faculty; budgeting, operations management, marketing and admissions.
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The Learning Center for Exceptional Children Inc.
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
Initiated a Rotary Interact Club, one of two special education clubs in the nation. Procured two $20,000 annual grants partnering with Pushcart Players to integrate performance arts into curriculum with a weekly artist-in-residence, while evaluating effects on achievement. Created & oversaw a robust volunteer program to assist with fundraising, lunch and tutoring. Spearheaded several facility improvement campaigns, including school garden, landscaping and new hallways. Initiated a Rotary Interact Club, one of two special education clubs in the nation. Procured two $20,000 annual grants partnering with Pushcart Players to integrate performance arts into curriculum with a weekly artist-in-residence, while evaluating effects on achievement. Created & oversaw a robust volunteer program to assist with fundraising, lunch and tutoring. Spearheaded several facility improvement campaigns, including school garden, landscaping and new hallways.
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Today's Learning Center
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Clifton
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Principal
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Increased enrollment 30% through targeted marketing and admissions campaigns. Improved student achievement 13%, placing students in top 12% of nation. Developed and coordinated daily after-school programs, including gardening, art and dance. Initiated and worked with a PTO increase fundraising, community engagement, and family events. Enhanced school’s online presence and improved communication. Increased enrollment 30% through targeted marketing and admissions campaigns. Improved student achievement 13%, placing students in top 12% of nation. Developed and coordinated daily after-school programs, including gardening, art and dance. Initiated and worked with a PTO increase fundraising, community engagement, and family events. Enhanced school’s online presence and improved communication.
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REACH Charter School of Clifton
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Clifton, NJ
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Founding Head of School and Primary Author
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2017
Founding Head of School and primary author of a charter school application for a private school conversion for Phases I and II. Led the Founding Team interviews with NJDOE, established community support, and led overall design, including 5-year budget, curriculum, school schedule, facilities, and marketing. Founding Head of School and primary author of a charter school application for a private school conversion for Phases I and II. Led the Founding Team interviews with NJDOE, established community support, and led overall design, including 5-year budget, curriculum, school schedule, facilities, and marketing.
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The Learning Center for Exceptional Children Inc.
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2015
Acquired $3,500 grant for an online math facts program that improved math achievement. Provided and coordinated professional development, including technology and English. Restructured K-8 ELA & Math curriculum to align with standards, and updated K-3 Science. Acquired $3,500 grant for an online math facts program that improved math achievement. Provided and coordinated professional development, including technology and English. Restructured K-8 ELA & Math curriculum to align with standards, and updated K-3 Science.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Teachers College of Columbia University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching -
2010 - 2010
Columbia University in the City of New York
Klingenstein Center Summer Institute for Early Career Teacher Leaders -
2003 - 2005
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
2018 - 2019
Bank Street College of Education
Early Childhood Leadership, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
2014 - 2015
New Jersey Principal & Supervisors Administration
NJ EXCEL Principal Certification Program, Educational Leadership
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