First and Second Grade Teacher

Pre-K: Taught 3 and 4 yr olds. Class of 36 and supervised 3 assistants at Kinder Care Learning Center for 4 years. Taught 15 3 and 4 year olds with and assistant and supervised staff of 40 (as Head Teacher) for 3 ½ years. Instructed 1st and 2nd grades with a Parapro. All subjects for 2 years. Instructed NJASK 3 and 4 after school academies. Substituted grades K - 8. Conducted parent/teacher conferences, maintain anecdotal records, track student progress, maintain student portfolios, integrate technology and implement curriculum. CONSULTING: Conducted school evaluation and recommendations for student achievement, physical changes, curriculum development. Created a school matrix and staff development plan. Implement staff development in the areas of classroom design, instructional strategies, assertive discipline, developmentally appropriate practice, transitions and assessment. Conducted follow up evaluations. Created a mentoring program to ensure continued success and guidance. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Facilitate the evaluation, selection and promotion of professional development activities, including courses and conferences. Evaluate teachers. Conduct workshops in Balanced Literacy, Lesson Planning, School Policies and Procedures, New Curriculum (Harcourt, OpenCourt, SRA), Integrating technology.

Consultant/Mentor/

• Dec 2007 - Dec 2014

Conducted school evaluation and recommendations for student achievement, physical changes, curriculum development. Created a school matrix and staff development plan. Implement staff development in the areas of classroom design, instructional strategies, assertive discipline, developmentally appropriate practice, transitions and assessment. Conducted follow up evaluations. Created a mentoring program to ensure continued success and guidance. Conducted school evaluation and recommendations for student achievement, physical changes, curriculum development. Created a school matrix and staff development plan. Implement staff development in the areas of classroom design, instructional strategies, assertive discipline, developmentally appropriate practice, transitions and assessment. Conducted follow up evaluations. Created a mentoring program to ensure continued success and guidance.

Consultant/Mentor/

• Dec 2007 - Dec 2014

Conducted school evaluation and recommendations for student achievement, physical changes, curriculum development. Created a school matrix and staff development plan. Implement staff development in the areas of classroom design, instructional strategies, assertive discipline, developmentally appropriate practice, transitions and assessment. Conducted follow up evaluations. Created a mentoring program to ensure continued success and guidance. Conducted school evaluation and recommendations for student achievement, physical changes, curriculum development. Created a school matrix and staff development plan. Implement staff development in the areas of classroom design, instructional strategies, assertive discipline, developmentally appropriate practice, transitions and assessment. Conducted follow up evaluations. Created a mentoring program to ensure continued success and guidance.

Coordinator of Curriculum

• Dec 2002 - Dec 2006

Supervised grades K-3; all teachers, paraprofessionals, students and all subjects. In addition, upervised a Kindergarten Annex of 6 staff and 75 students at Liberty. Met with teachers weekly in common planning meetings to monitor progress of implementation of curriculum and issues pertaining to general classroom operations. Align K-8 curriculum, all subjects with NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Program Coordinator, Supervisor

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

: Accountable for increasing student achievement on NJASK 4 from 5% to 55%. Institute after school NJASK 3, 4 and GEPA academies. Teach test prep to grades 3 and 4. Coordinate and supervise Supplemental Educational Services with Kumon and Hunterdon Learning Centers.Achievements: Headed the renewal committee and successfully renewed the schools charter for an additional five years. Developed an accountability plan and matrix. Developed twenty clubs and tutorials, instituted after school test prep classes, developed a basic skills and gifted and talented programs. Expanded the library with an additional 500 books and periodicals. Created a school brand with a website, brochure, logo and signage.

Second Grade Teacher

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

Instructed 2nd grade class of 22 students with a Parapro. All subjects.Conducted parent/teacher conferences, maintain anecdotal records, track student progress, maintain student portfolios, integrate technology and implement curriculum. Instructed 2nd grade class of 22 students with a Parapro. All subjects.Conducted parent/teacher conferences, maintain anecdotal records, track student progress, maintain student portfolios, integrate technology and implement curriculum.

Assistant Director & Head

• Nov 1997 - Aug 1999

Supervised a staff of 40 teachers and 200 children at The Harmony School. Write curriculum. Maintain class of 15 three and four year olds. Spearhead NAEYC accreditation process and successfully accredit school. Implement monthly staff development. NAEYC presenter. Mentor students at Piscataway High School. Supervised a staff of 40 teachers and 200 children at The Harmony School. Write curriculum. Maintain class of 15 three and four year olds. Spearhead NAEYC accreditation process and successfully accredit school. Implement monthly staff development. NAEYC presenter. Mentor students at Piscataway High School.

Head Teacher, Curriculum Writer,

• Jun 1991 - Feb 1994

Kindergarten Annex of 6 staff and 75 students at Liberty. Met with teachers weekly in common planning meetings to monitor progress of implementation of curriculum and issues pertaining to general classroom operations. Align K - 8 curriculum, all subjects with NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards. Develop curriculum with teachers. Supervised a staff of 40 teachers and 200 children at The Harmony School REPORTING: Key liaison for the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Innovative Programs: Prepare data, reports and presentations for state evaluations and visits. Instrumental in developing school’s Five - Year plan and accountable for tracking and reporting academic and institutional progress. Write the Annual Report.