Education Specialist - EdS/ School Building Leader- SBL/ Special Education - MSpEd/ Education Consultant/ Principal

Paula M. Mack

Cell 917-***-****

Email: ad2wgv@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Statement

Innovative and forward-thinking educator experienced in meeting the needs of an at-risk population by creating a stimulating and challenging learning environment conducive to the highest level of achievement. Experienced in cultivating trusting and productive relationships with students, staff, and administrators, while also managing curriculum development, community partnerships, and the establishment of standards for both students and staff. Provide professional development trainings to Teachers that foster implementation and practicum.

Education

EdD – Alverno College – WI – December 2025

EdS – Concordia University of Chicago, Educational Leadership, Chicago IL - December 2023

School Building Leader and School District Leader Advanced Certificate College of Saint Rose, Center For Integrated Teaching Experience, (CITE), Albany, NY September 2011

M.S. - College of St. Rose (CITE), Educational Leadership, Albany, NY 2011

M.A.S. - Hunter College, Special Education, New York, NY 2005

B.A. - City College, General Education/ Early Childhood Education, New York, NY 2003

A.A.S. - Bronx Community College, Elementary/ Early Childhood Education, Bronx, NY 1998

Leadership Academic/Teaching Experience

Interim PreK Director/ Education Consultant/ Coach – Addie Mae Collins Community Services, 2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor - Touro College, 9/2013 – 2/2015

Principal - Children’s Learning Center - Special Education 44/10 School, 5/2010 – 6/2012

Head Director - Harlem Children Zone @Uptown Harlem Gems, 12/2007-9/2008

Education Director - Boys and Girls Harbor Preschool, 2004 – 2006

Acting Director of Preschool and School Age - Five Star Day Care Center, 2004

Teacher - Sharon Baptist Head Start, 1999 – 2004

Acting Head Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Teacher’s Aide - HELP USA Morris Avenue Day Care, 1994 - 1999

Consultant Experience

CEO - Corporate Trainer - Education Consultant/Coach – Human Resources Consultant Children Connect, Inc. 2006 – 12/2007; 12/2011 – Present

Education Consultant Office of Head Start- CDI – 9/2018 – Present; DHL – 5/9/2022 – Present

Special Education Consultant - New York Therapy Placement Services – SEIT: 9/2008 – 1/2014, Supervisor: 9/2018 – 2/2023

Head Start CLASS Qualified Reviewer Consultant– DLH DANYA - 8/2016 – 2018

Head Start Early Childhood Education Specialist – T&TA – Consultant - PHA. & STG International, 9/2010 – 9/2011; 2/2015 – 6/2015

SAT / GED Instructor – Consultant - Cardinal McCloskey Services, 10/2008 – 9/2014

SEIT Supervisor - Comprehensive Kids, 7/2012 – 6/2013

Professional Summary - Leadership

Coordinate with the principal, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to fulfill the school’s vision of meeting the standard academic, social, and emotional needs within a safe, clean, and nurturing school environment. Conduct teacher trainings, coaching and observations to ensure that instruction is rigorous, accessible to all and aligned with the state’s curriculum ensuring equity for all. Collaboratively run the daily operations with key leadership team members and staff. Encourage teacher collaboration, parent participation, and community involvement to facilitate academic success. Utilize data to drive instruction and resolve academic deficiencies. Ensure compliance with a variety of local and national policies including Individual Educational plans, attendance policies, health policies, curriculum policies, student confidentiality, and more. Ensure proper budget utilization. Hire teachers, paraprofessionals and other staff as needed.

Core Strengths

Curriculum development

School data evaluation

School operations supervision

Student instruction & nurturing environment

Lesson planning

Active community involvement

Teacher supervision & support

Parent & teacher liaison/ advocate

Program development

Teacher/ Leadership Trainings

Motivating students

Coaching Teachers

Professional Summary - Adjunct Professor

Offer instruction to undergraduate students enrolled in various education classes, with an emphasis on assessment and planning. A proven record of assisting teachers with being an efficient teacher including teaching such concepts as writing effective observations, the importance of assessments, effective communication in a team, lesson planning, understanding elementary education, teaching all subject/content areas, and more. Provide students with the skills and knowledge required by potential schools. Develop lesson plans with clear and obtainable objectives that motivate students and renders the content accessible to all learners. Develop formative and summative assessments that are used for guiding instruction and determining grades. Develop syllabi in accordance with the department and college policies providing all students with complete transparency as it relates to their grades while ensuring equity.

Core Strengths

Teaching subject content, assessments and planning

Dismantling rigorous concepts in Education

Relating personnel experiences to the content

Relating real word examples to content

Designing rigorous lessons and assessments

Motivating students to challenge themselves

Provide effective and timely feedback

Designing lessons aligned with the curriculum

Professional Summary - Corporate Trainer/ Education Consultant

Offering a growing list of comprehensive services assists children, families, teachers, education leaders and communities from state to state through offering social and academic education supports and resources via setting attainable goals, creating achievable skills and providing direct supports.

Professional Training Services – Train Teachers and Leaders

Technical Assistance to Education Leaders – Offer Education Consultant Services

Parent Advocacy Services – Support Families

Professional Evaluations – Provide Professional Student Evaluations

Professional Coaching Services – Assist Teachers with ensuring students social and academic achievement goals are met

Children’s Books – Learning books that teach children skills

Curriculum and Instruction Guides – Supporting Learning for Student, Teachers, Families and Leaders

Licenses / Certifications

New York Certifications: School Building Leader (SBL) Certificate, Students with Disabilities (B- 2) Certificate; Permanent Certificate - Pre-K, K & Grades 1-6 Certificate

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