OBJECTIVE
To serve young people and their families by enriching their lives with education.
EXPERIENCE
2002 – Present Seton Catholic Central School Plattsburgh, NY
Classroom Teacher, Director of Campus Ministry, Chair of Religion Department,
Director of New Teacher Mentoring, Community Service Coordinator, Middle States
Internal Facilitator
-Facilitate, supervise, and evaluate faith-based activities, programs, and events
-Supervise and evaluate instruction in religion courses
-Develop and assess Religion Department curriculum
-Instruct and assess students in Religion and English courses
-Mentor new teachers, monitor progress, and document mentored hours for NYS permanent certification
-Monitor Safe Environment Practices for compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and
Young People
-Promote schoolwide Community Service Program, facilitate service learning experiences, and validate
student documentation
-Chair Middle States Steering Committee, compile and document evidence of school success, oversee
successful bid for accreditation
1987 – 2002 Assumption of Mary School Redford, NY
Principal and Classroom Teacher
-Supervised and evaluated instruction and curriculum, Pre-K - 6
-Developed annual school budget, monitored daily accounting practices
-Managed maintenance and development of buildings and grounds
-Facilitated state, federal, and local grant / Title programs
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1982 – 1987 Plattsburgh State University Plattsburgh, NY
-B.A., English Literature
-Graduated Cum Laude
-15 hours graduate work in Curriculum Development
-Completed Teacher Training protocol, including student teaching
1987 – Present Diocese of Ogdensburg
-Continuing course work in Child Abuse Identification and Reportingand Virtus (Protecting God’s
Children)
-Certified Catechist in Diocesan Growth in Faith program, ongoing annual faith formation requirements
-Cognitive Coaching for mentors
-God’s Methodology and Pedagogy, University of Dayton Institute for Pastoral Initiatives
-Training for employment as an online tutor with Tutor.com: use of proprietary interactive software,
effective tutoring techniques, online safety and information literacy procedures, customer service
protocols
-Teaching Study Skills Across the Curriculum
-Conditions Affecting Student Aspirations
INTERESTS
-Parenting college-age daughter, reading, using technology to improve instruction, music, local
history (French and Indian War), and fitness
-Currently developing coursework for English 12 with concentration in English Literature