DR. ZARNA SHAH ED.D

ad3gp4@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-**** 104A GRACE ROAD. LAKE HIAWATHA. 07034

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As an educator with a passion for understanding and assessing to improve student outcome, my career focus has been highly accomplished with extensive knowledge and experience across K-12 education leadership and policy, developing and implementing academic programs, budget management, strategic planning, and change management. Expertise in ensuring teacher professional development and work collaboratively as a team with students and other academic professionals to assist students with academic growth. Adept at bringing educational professionals and students to identify problems, monitor growth, develop and implement new innovative strategies, and ensure adherence to goals and objectives.

Professional Development

Effective Communication

Organizational Leadership

Leadership Development

Instructional Leadership

21st Century Skills in Education

Technology Integration

Fiscal Responsibility

Governance

Strategic Planning

Collaboration & Team Building

Computer Skills (MS- Office)

School Improvement &

Management

Use Tableau for Data Analyses

Data Driven

Performance Evaluation

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Ed.D Educational Administration, Kean University, Union, NJ

(Doctorate in Educational Leadership- 2023)

Master of Special Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

(Master’s Certificate in Education- 2018)

B. Ed Honors in Education, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

(Specialization- Management & Leadership -2010)

Achieved Advanced Certificate, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

(Certificate in Inclusive Education - 2007)

Bachelor in Home Science, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey University, Mumbai, India

(Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative Assistant & Marketing Executive/ Business Development: Param Institute of Education, New Jersey, United States, (2023- todate)

● Engage as Administrative Assistant & Marketing Executive/ Business Development for Param Institute of Education.

● Think out of the box and build relations to achieve the business goal. Help to establish targets for the growth and profitability of the COMPANY and initiate discussions regarding potential partnerships and business arrangements with the third parties, State agencies or companies.

● Support Param Institute of Education with day-to-day operations like coordination, administration, interaction with students/faculty/staff, making student files, performing background checks and accounting entries. Support smooth functioning of day-to-day operations of Param Institute of Education, from time to time as per the directions of the President and Management.

● Perform customer service function by answering students’ requests and questions. Maintain student files and course work related documents by coordinating with students and Instructors.

● Perform due diligence and research to establish and register new programs with the Department of Education.

● Engage and assist in various other day to day operations of Param Institute of Education, as and when needed from time to time as per the directions of the President and/or Director, required for the smooth functioning of the School’s Program.

● Monitor the activities/posts on social media for Param Group. Maintaining data for advertisement posted, seminars held, webinars conducted.

● Conduct or participate in interdepartmental communication and talk about shared projects, new promotions, changes in training programs offered, prospective enrollment projections, or anything else that might affect multiple departments.

● Develop business relationships and represent the COMPANY in the community, state or federal events, industry events, and public meetings and other or functions of the COMPANY, anytime, anywhere, as per requirements, as directed by the President/Management.

● Maintain compliance with federal/state agencies by submitting the required documentations in time yearly.

● Help to establish targets for the growth and profitability of the COMPANY and initiate discussions regarding potential partnerships with third party or companies.

● To develop implementation strategies for the cost-effective efficient working process, identify the new markets; develop relationships with the institutional clients.

● Perform other duties as assigned and needed.

District Official: Senior Education Specialist- Languages & Assessment, Gauteng Department of Education- Johannesburg East District Office (D9), South Africa (2014 -2016)

● Provided workshops as part of professional development in creating lesson plans and worksheets using technology to work efficiently and dedicate more time to teaching to improve learning outcomes.

● Conducted walkthroughs and observations for teachers and grade leaders to make necessary changes in the classroom and improve student learning.

● Demonstrated teaching strategies in classroom as PD in Language Arts and Math to use differentiated strategies in classroom to cater students with individual needs and improve student performance.

● Facilitated implementation of various initiatives that are offered by the Head Office, such as second language implementations, new assessment strategies for language arts and math, and writing workshops.

● Collaborated with principals, teachers, community, and district leaders in supporting schools and teachers in creating innovative classrooms and using digital platforms such as whiteboards in classrooms.

● Assisted teachers and reviewed retention protocols and referral processes to support and place students with special needs classrooms.

● Participated and implemented a variety of intervention teams such as positive behavioral intervention team, to improve student behavior and increase students’ performance in the classroom.

● Initiated research-based intervention programs for schools and districts in Language Art and Assessment.

● Facilitated Professional Learning Communities and assisted teachers in improving educational outcomes.

● Supported teacher leaders and worked collaboratively to support classroom needs such as classroom management and teacher-student interaction to improve student performance.

● Managed district budget for 55 schools of 25,500,000 ZAR and made budgetary decisions to support schools and student success.

● Supports systematic data collection and review of data to inform instruction and professional development from K-12. Elementary School Deputy Vice Principal, Sandtonview Combined School (2013-2014)

● Worked collaboratively with district officials and teachers to oversee and support implementation of evaluation, professional development, and mentoring policies to implement change in teaching strategies to improve educational outcome.

● Managed Gr K- 7 curriculum and administrative aspects with the principal and the district officials.

● Collaborated with the district, staff, parents, stakeholders and community to support student achievement.

● Managed Evaluation process for K-12 teachers, conducted pre-observation, post-observation, gave feedback, and suggestions for growth where necessary.

● Conducted teacher training workshops for the implementation of New Curriculum initiatives with the district officials

● Managed Elementary school budget and made budgetary decisions to support student learning.

● Written grants as school improvement plans to develop a warm friendly environment for preschoolers. Got grants approval to revamp preschool play areas, and also buy educational toys and booklets for preschool and kindergarten as part of the school.

Head of Department (Elementary School Supervisor), Sandtonview Combined School, South Africa (2009- 2013)

● Managed Evaluation process for K-12 teachers

● Created pacing guides to support curriculum needs and national requirements.

● Provided school support and coverage as needed.

● Conducted daily walkthroughs and observations as needed to support teachers.

● Collaborated with the National and Head Office Department of Education to support school-based needs.

● Served on various committees at the school.

● Facilitated school level workshops and meetings.

● Trained teachers with the Evaluation Tools

● Provided professional development to support building initiatives.

● Restructured school 450 support plan protocols for retention and referral process to align to the district assessment plan and policy which made it easy for the teachers to align their assessment outcomes to the specific standards.

● Initiated research-based intervention programs.

● Created frameworks and curriculum guides for lesson plan development, and afterschool programs.

● Managed and initiated community events for the school. Elementary Teacher, Johannesburg Girls’ Preparatory School, South Africa (2005 -2009)

● Worked as a Grade Head for 3 years from 2007 to 2009

● Performed the daily classroom teacher responsibilities at various grade levels

● Executed lesson plans that reflect the Outcome Based Education Standards.

● Analyzed standardized test data to inform instruction (Annual National Assessments).

● Worked with colleagues to utilize student data to inform instruction and future instruction.

● Integrated Writing and Reading Workshop into the Current Language Arts/Literacy program to improve students language art skills and develop creative writing skills.

● Worked with colleagues to better prepare students for the Annual National Assessment).

● Initiated parents’ workshops yearly to demonstrate new innovative teaching strategies that can be used at home to assist and motivate students' educational outcomes.

● Participated in extra- curricular activities and worked as a coach in Athletics and Volleyball during the season.

● Participated in common planning with colleagues.

● Supervised and organized Safety Drills.

● Managed community events at the school.

● Maintained daily guided reading lesson plans and intervention records. VOLUNTARY WORK

Ignite Education and Consultation, Center Director, Iselin, New Jersey, USA (2022- 2023)

● Manage daily schedules for the center.

● Communicate with parents to discuss students' growth and needs based on student performance.

● Teach students Math and English (Gr K-9)

● Assist in conducting international exams at the center.

● Organize half-day educational camps for students on weekends. Eye Level Learning Center, Center Director, Iselin, New Jersey, USA (2019- 2022)

● Completed monthly inventory for students.

● Manage daily schedules for the center.

● Communicate with parents to discuss students' growth and needs based on student performance.

● Teach students Math and English (Gr K-9)

● Assist in conducting international exams at the center.

● Managed staff and assisted them with curriculum and weekly planning.

● Organized workshops for teachers to develop innovative teaching strategies in Math and English Param Educational Institute, Supervisor, Iselin, New Jersey, USA (2018 - 2019)

● Worked on Scheduling classes for the vocational school. Managed and worked with teacher and student scheduling.

● Monitor student progress and pace of learning.

● Helped with student placement and internship.

● Helped with the accreditation process.

J Joyce LLC: Educational Consultant & Coach, Coach Assistant, New Jersey, USA (2023- when needed)

● Assisted the owner with coaching at different schools.

● Discuss and analyze the outcomes during coaching.

● Provide educational feedback where necessary in relation to instructional and curriculum practices. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● American Educational Research Association (AERA)- Member ID: 1046927 (01/22/2021-12/31/2021)

● Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)- Member ID: 1505074 (02/02/2021- 12/31/2022)

● NCME Membership

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

● Shah Z. & Inoa R. (2020 April). Standardized testing and Administrative Perspective, Educational Leadership. Poster Presentation, Kean University.

● Herrington R., Martin, L., Nikitovic, I., Shah, Z. (2020). The Impact of Title IX on Women and Gender Equality, Educational Leadership. Poster Presentation, Kean University.

● Swift C, Shah Z & Inoa R. (2021 April). Four Focus Areas to Mitigate Pandemic Learning Loss. Poster Presentation, Kean University.

● Shah Z, (2021 April). Standardized Testing and Technology. 3M Thesis Presentation, Kean University.

● Shah Z, (2022 April). Understanding the perspectives of New Jersey district and school-level administrators on their instructional leadership practices. 3M Thesis Presentation, Kean University.

● Shah Z & Inoa R. (2022 April). Experiences of K-12 District Administrators Leading the Implementation of Technology and Linkit! Benchmark Testing. Poster Presentation, Kean University.

● Shah Z, (2022 July). Experiences of K-12 District Administrators Leading the Implementation of Technology and LinkIt! Benchmark Testing. Literature Review, Kean Quest.

PEER REVIEWER

● Reviewed 21 papers across Six Different Division/SIG/Committee for AERA Annual Meeting 2022- August 2021

● Reviewed two papers for Assessment SIG for AERA Division H, Category 3 (Program Evaluation) Outstanding Publication Award

● Reviewed seven papers for AERA Publication 2023

REFERENCE

● Will be provided on request.

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