Experience

MONOMOY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

• Principal Chatham Elementary School

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Chatham, Massachusetts, United States



North Attleboro Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal J.W. Martin Jr. Elementary School

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

  North Attleboro, MA Demonstrated effective administrative, organizational, and instructional leadership for the J.W. Martin Jr. Elementary School serving 600+ students in Grades K-5. Responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term planning; observed, supervised, and evaluated staff members according to district guidelines and principles of effective teaching. Led Response to Intervention Team and co-facilitated the school's Behavioral Support Team. Developed and implemented clear and consistent… Show more Demonstrated effective administrative, organizational, and instructional leadership for the J.W. Martin Jr. Elementary School serving 600+ students in Grades K-5. Responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term planning; observed, supervised, and evaluated staff members according to district guidelines and principles of effective teaching. Led Response to Intervention Team and co-facilitated the school's Behavioral Support Team. Developed and implemented clear and consistent communication for students, staff, and community members. Created hybrid, all-remote, and in-person learning plans for elementary-level students and teachers as part of the 2020 Reopening Curriculum and Teaching Task Force. Worked collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent and District Administrative Team regarding reopening guidelines and procedures. Show less



Norfolk Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Principal Kennedy-Freeman School; Science/Math Curriculum Director

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

  Norfolk, MA • Worked collaboratively and assisted the Principal in the day-to-day operations and long term planning for the Freeman-Kennedy Elementary School (grades 3-6); observed, supervised, and evaluated teachers and staff to further the school’s vision of excellence; led teacher teams to analyze multiple sources of student achievement data for placement, academic improvement plans, and interventions; created schedules and assigned faculty duties; consistently maintained high visibility and… Show more • Worked collaboratively and assisted the Principal in the day-to-day operations and long term planning for the Freeman-Kennedy Elementary School (grades 3-6); observed, supervised, and evaluated teachers and staff to further the school’s vision of excellence; led teacher teams to analyze multiple sources of student achievement data for placement, academic improvement plans, and interventions; created schedules and assigned faculty duties; consistently maintained high visibility and accessibility for faculty, students, and families; supervised school transportation services; served as discipline coordinator for school; and communicated a clear and consistent message to students and staff designed to create a positive and respectful school climate. • As the Math and Science Curriculum Director for the Norfolk Public Schools led Math Curriculum Review (PreK-6) and program selection process; led District Math Committee and Science Committee; planned and implemented community curriculum evenings including Math Games Night and STEM Fair (K-6); monitored math and science instruction and assessment practices; arranged for district-wide professional development; supported staff in the writing of curriculum documents for the district using Universal by Design (UBD) model; and collaboratively provided leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of the school’s curriculum with the English Language Arts and Social Studies Curriculum Director. Show less



Pearson - Assessment & Instruction

• Middle Childhood English Language Arts edTPA Scorer

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

  Served as a Distributed Scorer for the edTPA Middle Childhood English Language Arts program with Pearson Learning. Scoring involved the review of student-teacher multi-media portfolios to determine, "Is a new teacher ready for the job?" Major areas of review included: candidate knowledge of English Language Arts; ability to support varied student learning needs; candidate use of student knowledge to inform their teaching practice; candidate identification and support of language demands;… Show more Served as a Distributed Scorer for the edTPA Middle Childhood English Language Arts program with Pearson Learning. Scoring involved the review of student-teacher multi-media portfolios to determine, "Is a new teacher ready for the job?" Major areas of review included: candidate knowledge of English Language Arts; ability to support varied student learning needs; candidate use of student knowledge to inform their teaching practice; candidate identification and support of language demands; candidate assessment choices; creation of a positive learning environment; engaging and expanding students in learning; classroom management skills; using assessments to inform instruction; and review of candidate's effectiveness in providing feedback to students. Show less



Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

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

• Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

  United States •Developed and implemented the middle school English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum integrating MA English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks, the Common Core Standards, and Core Knowledge Foundation sequence. •Differentiated instruction for varied skill levels in each class while working closely with student services staff. •Incorporated a variety of instructional strategies and methodologies including project-based assignments, collaborative and independent work, debates, research… Show more •Developed and implemented the middle school English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum integrating MA English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks, the Common Core Standards, and Core Knowledge Foundation sequence. •Differentiated instruction for varied skill levels in each class while working closely with student services staff. •Incorporated a variety of instructional strategies and methodologies including project-based assignments, collaborative and independent work, debates, research reports, and literature circles. •Served as academic and social advisor for 6th grade advising group incorporating character education, community service, and academic coaching. •Created school-wide tracking system for writing progress.

• 5th Grade Humanities Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2012

  •Developed and implemented a Humanities curriculum integrating English Language Arts and History and Social Science Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Core Knowledge Foundation sequence. •Differentiated instruction for varied skill levels in each class while working closely with student services staff. •Incorporated a variety of instructional strategies and methodologies including project-based assignments, collaborative and independent work, debates, research reports, and… Show more •Developed and implemented a Humanities curriculum integrating English Language Arts and History and Social Science Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Core Knowledge Foundation sequence. •Differentiated instruction for varied skill levels in each class while working closely with student services staff. •Incorporated a variety of instructional strategies and methodologies including project-based assignments, collaborative and independent work, debates, research reports, and literature circles. •Developed and implemented character education curriculum through daily instruction and the advising program incorporating service learning with explicit character instruction. •Classes earned the first place district ranking for ELA MCAS in 2008, 2009, and 2010. •Created school-wide writing assessment program for grades 3-8. Trained K-8 staff on administration and evaluation of assessments. •Served on and facilitated a number of research teams/ focus groups including: teacher evaluation, student discipline, handwriting, collaboration efforts, professional development, community service, character education, technology, and compensation.



Benajmin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

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

• Administrative Internship

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

  Franklin, MA Assisted the Head and Assistant Head of School in a number of administrative jobs including: development and implementation of all-school writing assessment; creation of duty schedules; assignment of advising groups and teachers for middle school; communication of new school policies to parent population; lead committee for science curriculum alignment with CORE curriculum standards and implementation of STEM practiceK-8; administrative representative for Parent Advisory Council; detention… Show more Assisted the Head and Assistant Head of School in a number of administrative jobs including: development and implementation of all-school writing assessment; creation of duty schedules; assignment of advising groups and teachers for middle school; communication of new school policies to parent population; lead committee for science curriculum alignment with CORE curriculum standards and implementation of STEM practiceK-8; administrative representative for Parent Advisory Council; detention coordinator for grades 5-8; and new teacher mentor. Show less



The Sage School

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

• Junior Division Team Leader

  • 2004 - Jun 2007

  •Team leader supervising seven teachers in grades Three through Five; supported and enforced school policies, standards, and deadlines; worked closely with Head of School and Assistant Head of School regarding the division; scheduled and led weekly division meetings; coordinated and oversaw admissions for division; budgeted for Humanities, Math/Science, and Social Skills/Work Habits classes; hired new teaching staff; and supervised communications between school and home for all Junior Division… Show more •Team leader supervising seven teachers in grades Three through Five; supported and enforced school policies, standards, and deadlines; worked closely with Head of School and Assistant Head of School regarding the division; scheduled and led weekly division meetings; coordinated and oversaw admissions for division; budgeted for Humanities, Math/Science, and Social Skills/Work Habits classes; hired new teaching staff; and supervised communications between school and home for all Junior Division students. •Co-writer of school’s curriculum document with special focus on the Junior Division and Humanities program for students in grades pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade.

• Humanities Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2007

  •Lead Humanities teacher in an upper elementary classroom at an independent school for academically gifted students. •Responsible for the development and delivery of a thematic-based Humanities curriculum incorporating reading, writing, grammar, word studies, history, civics, geography, and communication skills for grades Three through Five. •Accountable for the development and delivery of Social Skills and Work Habits curriculum which included current events study, journaling… Show more •Lead Humanities teacher in an upper elementary classroom at an independent school for academically gifted students. •Responsible for the development and delivery of a thematic-based Humanities curriculum incorporating reading, writing, grammar, word studies, history, civics, geography, and communication skills for grades Three through Five. •Accountable for the development and delivery of Social Skills and Work Habits curriculum which included current events study, journaling, handwriting instruction, sustained silent reading, community service, and Open Circle.