Joseph J. Dougherty, Ed.D.
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Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 ad5ogn@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Educational leader, instructor and supervisor. Experienced in higher education, K-12 school administration, program evaluation and teacher preparation. Grounded in 25 years of classroom teaching. Proven ability to improve student performance.
Leader in Curriculum and Instruction
Successfully developed and implemented best practices
Adopted and led staff in implementing school wide reading and math curricula
Aligned curriculum with state standards employing peer collaboration
Developed district wide math and science programs
Initiated and led data analysis processes to inform differentiated instruction
Implemented classroom portfolio assessment to promote student ownership of learning
Established collaborative teacher teams focused on data-informed decisions
Created effective professional learning experiences
Mentored instructional staff during tenure as principal of special education school
Led faculty professional learning
focused on needs assessment and school improvement goals
Provided professional development for teachers on positive behavior support
Trained teachers in differentiated
instruction to meet the needs of all
students
Trained staff in adaptation of newly adopted reading and math programs for special education students
Demonstrated expertise in special education
As Principal, initiated and led effective actions to adopt and adapt curriculum and instruction resulting in substantial achievement gains for special education students
Provided bi-weekly, sustained professional development for special education teachers
Evaluated the delivery of special education programs in underachieving schools (New Jersey)
Supported educators in developing and evaluating student IEPs
Leader in School Improvement
Consulting services for schools, districts, state departments
Conducted state-wide professional development for low performing schools and districts in implementation of a national school reform model
Identified causes of low achievement and provided recommendations for school improvement as a member of New Jersey Department of Education scholastic audit team
Principal dedicated to success of all students
Led 3-year reform program in a low performing special education school, achieved dramatic student achievement gains:
Reading: grades 4-12 school average increased from 22% to 38% in 3rd year of program
Math: grades 4-12 school average increased from 28% to 43% in 3rd year of program
Conducted action research as principal to evaluate effectiveness of new academic initiative and shared successful outcomes with staff and administration
Created teacher evaluation process, resulting in greater accountability for student learning outcomes
Raised expectations and accountability for high quality staff performance
Responsible for annual budgets and all school expenditures
Experienced Administrator
Led instructional planning informed by achievement data and results driven goals
Developed staff contracts & salary schedule
Planned long-range fiscal program and
approved program expenditures
Created master schedule grades 4-12
Higher Education
Instructor: human development, education assessment and special education—graduate program
Supervisor: student teachers—special education
Supervisor: undergraduate teaching practicum—special education
Education and Certifications
Nova Southeastern University 2005
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
Trenton State College 1983
M.S., Special Education
Penn State University
Graduate Studies, Science/Math
Temple University 1971
B.S., Elementary Education
PA and NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate
PA Mentally/Physically Handicapped
PA Elementary Principal Certificate
NJ Principal/Supervisor Certificate
NJ Teacher of the Handicapped
Employment Chronology
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA 2015 - 2017
Supervisor, teaching practicum in special education
Stockton University, Galloway, NJ 2014 - 2015
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2013 - 2015
Instructor in Graduate Teacher Preparation Program
Cabrini College, Radnor, Pennsylvania 2012 - 2013
Instructor in Graduate Teacher Preparation Program
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, Philadelphia, PA 2008- 2009
Education Specialist, Special Education
New Jersey Department of Education 2004-2007
Consultant
Mary A. Dobbins School, Mt. Holly, NJ 2001-2004
Principal
Center for Research in Human Development 1998-2001
and Education, Temple University
Program Development & Implementation Specialist
New Hanover Township School, Wrightstown, NJ 1976-1997
Teacher, Grades 5-8, science, math, and writing
Norristown Area School District, Norristown, PA 1971-1976
Teacher, Grades 5 and 6