Experience

Quincy Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jan 2019 - Present

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2019

• Foreign Language Department Chair

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2019

  -Manage staff of 11 foreign language teachers in a public, urban setting. Responsible for hiring, supervision and evaluation, staff development and performance management.-Set department goals in partnership with staff and school leadership team. Focused on literacy, technology, academic integrity and integration of culture into learning.-Plan and lead 10 hours of professional development per year in line with department and school goals. Write summaries, develop action items and distribute report to Assistant Superintendent.-Chair yearly Vertical Team meeting between 8th and 9th grade Spanish teachers to improve transition from middle school to high school and ensure curriculum alignment.-Coordinate National Italian Exam, Grand Concours, National Spanish Exam and National Latin Exam for over 300 students per year.-Oversee the 28-workstation language laboratory. Identify system enhancements and developed guidelines and protocol for teacher and student use. Train new teachers regarding laboratory use.-Create department-wide staffing schedules. Partner with guidance and academic department chairs to ensure efficiency in enrollment of over 1,000 students. -Coordinate student teacher program with local universities and Foreign Language Department.-Organized Foreign Language Night in 2011 to increase enthusiasm among incoming students and parent community.-Speak at School Committee meetings to provide updates on key Foreign Language initiatives.Leverage corporate partnership to secure financial resources for department initiatives.-Participate in school and district teams, including: Principal’s Cabinet, Cabinet Council, Educational Leadership Team, Personnel Team, Site Assessment Team, National Honor Society Faculty Council, Academic Integrity Team, Professional Development Team. Show less

• French Teacher

  • Feb 2003 - Jun 2008

  -Instruct French classes in a public, urban setting.-Facilitate classroom activities to encourage learning of spoken and written French and Francophone culture and literature.-Develop and execute lessons and units in accordance with state and district guidelines and IEPs.-Incorporate technology into curriculum, through the use of audio and visual equipment.-Created College Board-approved syllabus for Advanced Placement French Language.Founder of French Exchange program-Developed exchange program in 2004 with a high school Bourges, France. -Organize 10-day visit for 20+ French students and 2 teachers bi-annually. Select host families and communicate information regarding scheduling, expectations and rules. Prepare appropriate excursions and activities.-Recruit students to participate in bi-annual April trip to France. Communicate with colleagues and travel organization to plan cultural site visits. Supervise students while traveling abroad. Show less