NAME: Johanna S. Ruberto, Ed.D.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ********@**********.***
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 908-***-**** (O), 908-***-**** (Home)
COUNTIES WILLING TO MENTOR IN:
Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris, Somerset.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
RESUME:
JOHANNA S. RUBERTO, ED.D.
6 Harvest Court, Flemington, New Jersey 08822
908-***-**** Residence
********@**********.***.
To assume an instructional role to influence excellence and support the learning of
OBJECTIVE
educational professionals.
EDUCATION
Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey
Ed.D. COHORT V May-2003
New Superintendents' Initiative - 2006
Kappa Gamma PI International Honor Society
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Honor Society
Who's Who among Teachers
RIDER UNIVERSITY, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY
Master of Arts, Educational Administration 1996
With Distinction
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
Bachelor of Science English/History Secondary Education
EXPERIENCE
MANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
410 BROOKS BOULEVARD
MANVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08835
JULY 1, 2009 PRESENT
Superintendent of Schools
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HIBERNIA, NEW JERSEY
NOVEMBER, 2006 2009
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
READINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHITEHOUSE STATION, NEW JERSEY
AUGUST 2004 TO PRESENT - EXCELLENT EVALUATIONS
Principal of Readington Middle School, grades 6-8
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
JUNE 2000 - AUGUST 2004
Principal of Sampson G. Smith Intermediate School Grades 7-8 June, 2000 -August-2004
BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOUND BROOK, NEW JERSEY
1989 - 2000
Principal of Smalley School Pre-k, 3-6 1998 - 1999
Interim Principal of the LaMonte School Pre-K, 4-6 1997- 1998
Head-teacher Bound Brook Middle School 1989-1997 Teacher 7-12
Transferred to Illinois and Ohio 1979 - 1988
PATERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY
1972-1978 - English Teacher grades 9-12 John F. Kennedy High School
CERTIFICATION
Chief School Administrator (Standard)
Standard NJ School Principal/Supervision
Permanent NJ Certification: Elementary Education K-8, English K-12, History K-12
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Rider University - Lawrenceville, New Jersey
FORMAL PRESENTATIONS
NJASA Professional learning Communities
NJPSA - November Convention- Professional Development Model
ASCD - April Convention - Professional Development Model within a school for the Novice to Veteran Teacher
RESPONSIBILITIES
QSAC Review
School In need of Improvement Plan - Strategic Planning for academic excellence realized an 11
point increase
Developed and implemented a three-year district staff development initiative focusing on
Differentiation of Instruction
Implementation of Professional Learning Communities in support of academic proficiency and
total school improvement
Monitoring of curriculum five-year cycle; Supervised the revision and/or modifications of the
following areas:
Grades 1-5 Reading Program World Language Program K-8
Mathematics K-8 District Gifted and Talented Program
Physical Education K-8 Media / Library Services
Vocal Music
Implementation of New Professional Development Standards
Plan, School-based Professional Development Committees
New Teacher orientation
Leadership Retreats ongoing
Problem analysis and action research to address ongoing progress and planning
Pre-K Five -Year Plan Coordinator NJDOE
Capital Improvement Planning - Five-year Plan
Review of BOE Policy changes
Strategic Planning Developed a district structure for vertical/horizontal articulation
Coordinated the development of formative assessments K-8
Technology Plan - Strategic Plan - Analysis and implementation of new student information
program
Led the redistricting process (Bound Brook)
Negotiations
Experienced with legal counsel due to expulsion and tenure issues
Gifted and Talented/Intervention/ELL program analysis/development
Responsible for staff development and training Three-year Professional Development/Mentoring Plan
(NJDOE PD Plan-Intervention-Affirmative Action-DYFS-Suicide Prevention )
Integration of technology as an educational tool Technology Five-year Plan
Development of Code of Discipline
District Testing Coordinator
Emergency Management Plan Coordinator (District)
Service Learning - New Jersey Youth Council-Princeton University
Parents as Partners (Dodge Foundation model)
Development of a Parents Community Team (Just for Parents)
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT/INSTRUCTION
Curriculum development, implementation, alignment with instructional practices and
articulation
Program analysis
Longitudinal Study
Curriculum Mapping/Articulation
Standards based/ Performance-based instruction- action plan
Textbook review and implementation of new programs
Development, implementation and evaluation of a full intervention program
Development and implementation of gifted and talented program (Enrichment for all-
REAL)
Analysis, implementation, and identification of programs for student success
Implementation of Lesson Study and Small Learning Communities
Development of an after school program for Math Data Driven After Hours
Implementation of the Somerset County Professional Development Center - Web Site
Strategic Planning for standards based instruction
Integration of technology as an educational and management tool
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Intervention and Referral Service (I&RS) development
District summer reading and math program ( SMART)
Development of the Somerset County Professional Development Center - Web Site
Teacher leadership development
School-wide improvement plan Results (Collaborative)
Monthly professional development meetings-Lunch and Learn - Breakfast and Learn
Development of Professional Learning Communities - C
Development of an in-house Professional Development Center
New Teacher (district) induction program
Collaboration with teachers for Teacher Leadership Development
Implementation of action research projects focused upon the achievement gap,
inclusion
Presentation of an in-service on cultural sensitivity, Gardner s Multi-intelligence s,
Luminous Elements - Data Driven Instruction - Strategic Plan
Inclusion of the faculty concerning educational, instructional, and practical issues
Technology education training
Comprehensive Equity Plan
District Affirmative Action Officer
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Somerset County Administrators Association
National Staff Development - New Jersey Staff Development - ASCD New Jersey
New Jersey School Administrators Association-