Emily Ford Sytsma

Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning at Mustard Seed School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Hoboken, New Jersey, United States, JE

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Credentials

  • Certificate in Early Education Leadership (CEEL)
    Harvard Graduate School of Education
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • NJAIS Leadership Institute
    New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)
    Sep, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Green Classroom Professional Certificate
    USGBC - National Capital Region Chapter
    Jul, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emerging Leader Development Institute
    Christian Schools International
    Jul, 2001
    - Nov, 2024
  • Instructional Leadership Certificate-Expected 2023
    Harvard Graduate School of Education

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      Work closely with the Head of School to build strong, collaborative teaching teams and support child-centered instruction. Lead professional development and program initiatives to strengthen curricular program.

    • Early Childhood Director
      • Aug 2017 - Aug 2023

      Work as a member of the Leadership Team to collaboratively grow school practices and systems in line with the school’s mission and strategic plan. Support curriculum, instruction and families in the early childhood programs. Lead professional development Preschool through Grade 8.

    • Chair of Creativity and Design
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

      Developed a multi-year plan to grow student and teacher competency in research skills, inquiry mindset, and design-thinking.

    • Lower School Assistant Director
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

      Collaborated with the Lower School Director to administer Preschool to Grade 3.

    • Lead Preschool Teacher
      • Aug 2007 - Jul 2016

      Designed and implemented an emergent, developmentally-appropriate, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum for three- and four-year-old students. Collaborated with and led a team of assistant teachers and teaching specialists to support whole-child development in a cohesive program.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Middle School Teacher (Grades 6/7/8)
      • Aug 1997 - Aug 2004

      Taught ELA, math, science, humanities, and health/PE in inclusive multi-age settings in Grades 6-8. Executed instructional planning and delivery, assessment and reporting, classroom management, community-building, family communication, field trips, celebrations and school traditions, school worship service, and service projects as homeroom teacher.

    • Elementary Teacher
      • Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Special Education Teacher
      • Aug 1995 - Aug 1996

Education

  • Syracuse University
    B.S., Inclusive Elementary and Special Education
  • Webster University
    Masters of Arts, Education and Innovation

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