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ENGLISH TEACHER AND LEADERExceptionally versatile education leader with 25 years of experience designing and delivering high-quality programs to students in a wide range of learning environments. Proven expertise in implementing traditional, vocational, and experimental approaches to improve student success rates. Demonstrated commitment to motivating intellectual and cultural curiosity by engaging students beyond the classroom. Record of accomplishment of constructing effective administrative policies to meet evolving challenges. Highly capable of identifying talent, mentoring colleagues, and fostering strong educational communities.Educational Administration & Supervision  Planning & SchedulingRelationship Building  Coaching Instructional Leadership  Recruiting & Hiring  Professional Development Curriculum Design  Extracurricular Programming  Vocational Education  Big Picture Learning  Developmental Reading & Writing  Drama & Poetry  College Admission Test Preparation Presentations  Policy Development  Conflict Resolution  Maintenance  Track & Data Analysis CommunicationsTEACHING EXPERIENCEEAST ORANGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL, East Orange, New Jersey  2019- PresentEnglish TeacherDevelop and modify curriculum based on student needs; 9th,10th 11th and 12th Grade Literature, Gen/Sped ed; Honors created individualized student planning; assess and track student growth; utilized student data to select and design lessons, communicate with parents, faculty, and staff; volunteer tutoring; increased student reading levels; used a variety of instructional and behavioral strategies to engage students.Liaison Committee (TALC) Teachers and administration  resolve current school issuesSafety Committee- creating practices of safety and prevention88 Students passed NJGPA (2024)Improved reading scores based on ireadyNEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOL 2016-2019LOUISE A. SPENCER SCHOOLEnglish Teacher7th Grade English  (SPED), Gen Ed prepared lesson plans as per curriculum; created individualized student planning; assess and track student growth; utilized student data to select and design lessons, communicate with parents, faculty and staff; volunteer tutoring; increased student reading levels.Track and increased Lexile levels 2018/19Improved reading scores through teaching with strategiesNEWARK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, Newark, NJ 2016  2018Comprehensive community public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12.English TeacherEnglish I, II, III, (Sped), Prepared lesson plans in line with established curriculum. Delivered classroom instruction; Tracked and reported student progress; Advisor to the Dental Academy. Built collaborative relationships with students, parents, social workers, colleagues and administrators.Engaged in restorative conflict resolution practicesCoach new teachers with planningCreated presentations for vice principals, and girls symposiumPARCC clinics, and school analysis of dataModified documents: created several documents to assist with learning and faculty presentationsBoosted state testing scores; highest number of students to pass the grade levels taught.75% of students achieved/passed PARCC (English III) 201899% of sophomore honors achieved/passed PARCC 201720% of freshmen achieved/passed PARCC 2017Track and increase Lexile levels 2017/18EAST ORANGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL, East Orange, New Jersey  2015-2016Comprehensive community public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12.English Teacher/Curricular WriterTaught standard and honors-level English I and II classes. Prepared lesson plans in line with established curriculum. Delivered classroom instruction. Tracked and reported student progress.Achieved collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. Contributed to student retention efforts.Engaged in restorative conflict resolution practices.Led after-school PARCC Appeal and SAT preparation.Demonstrated leadership skills by coaching CAP teachers with lesson plans and strategiesBegan designing curriculum for anticipated Twilight Program.BIG PICTURE LEARNING, Camden, NJAdvisorCreated curriculum for Freshmen English, Communications, Project Development, and SAT Prep.Improved parent engagement with project developmentStrengthened capacity for independent conflict resolution by implementing peer mediation project across entire freshman student class.)Created school-wide mock job fairPASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Wayne, New Jersey  1999-2014Vocational public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12.English TeacherFacilitated classes in English, American Literature, Multicultural Literature, British Literature, Communications, and Shakespeare. Taught students at all grade levels. Expanded close reading skills through engagement with poetry and literature. Reinforced language mechanics and English grammar skills via technology websites.Designed curricula for junior, senior-level English. Designed and delivered curriculum for sophomore-level honors courses.Provided after-school tutoring in English, HSPA preparation and evaluation, and SAT test preparation.Facilitated high school credit recovery and summer school classes.Facilitated professional development courses for English Department colleagues.Coached students in public speakingMentored practicum students and new teachers.Supervised cafeteria dutyDesigned curriculum and implemented- Saturday Academy 7th and 8th gradesWrote, choreographed, and directed stage productions offering students artistic enrichment and cultural engagement with African American, Asian-Pacific and Hispanic Heritage themes.Expanded technology utilization as committee member for FORWARD 1:1 initiative to procure Chromebook computers for all students.Choreographed routines for color guard and band as advisor for team of 25+ students each year.Served as faculty supervisor and coach for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive team.Served as faculty coach for Architecture and Design competitions.Updated disciplinary code as member of committee responsible for evaluation and revision of student policy handbook.Improved preparation for high school among students in 7th and 8th grades by creating new English enrichment curriculum.PATERSON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, Paterson, New Jersey  1998-1999English Instructor, Grades 9-12Early Career: Paterson Public School District (1995-1998). Business Teacher, S.A.G.E. High School; English Teacher, Eastside High School Summer Program; and 4th Grade Substitute, Public School 12. Legal Assistant; Supervisor, Licensed RealtorADJUNCT & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCEPassaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ  2020- PresentAdjunct Professor of Public SpeakingUNION COUNTY COLLEGE, Cranford, New Jersey  2014-2015Adjunct Professor of Developmental Reading & WritingPASSAIC COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION, Wayne, New Jersey  2009-2014GED Lead Teacher & Program Services Liaison, Passaic County JailSupervised and scheduled teachers/students and testing. Administered pre-tests. Designed class assignments and delivered instruction. Submitted monthly and year-end reports. Achieved a successful passing percentage.NEW JERSEY SEEDS, Newark, New Jersey  2007-2010English Instructor, SAT Preparation Instructor & Assistant to 8th Grade DeanDWIGHT ENGLEWOOD SCHOOL, Englewood, New Jersey  1999-2010English Teacher, Summer School ProgramDeveloped summer school curriculum for students in grades 5 through 12.EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Education (MS Ed), Educational Administration & SupervisionUniversity of Scranton, Scranton, PennsylvaniaBachelor of Arts (BA), English LiteratureMontclair State University, Upper Montclair, New JerseyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS), Computer SciencePassaic County Community College, Paterson, New JerseyINTERNSHIPSSchool Principal Internship, 2013Paterson Public School 27, Paterson, New JerseyPassaic County Technical Institute, Wayne, New JerseyMontclair State University Advanced Clinical Faculty member for Pedagogy (23/2024)CERTIFICATIONSPrincipal (CE), State of New JerseyEnglish K-12, State of New JerseyAWARDS & GRANTSWoman of the Year, National Association of Professional Women, 2013Senator J. Girgenti Service Award for Passaic County Volunteers, 2008Mildred Barry Garvin Award, 2006New Jersey Historical Commission Grant, 2006PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSNational Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP)The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)New Jersey League of Women Voters (NJLWV)