School Principal

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Dedicated and collaborative educational professional with over 24 years in education including 4 years as a School Principal. Expertise in educational leadership and dedicated to the growth and development of every student, staff, and teacher to ensure school visions are realized. Proven ability to effectively manage school finances, prepare budgets, and implement effective improvements to reduce costs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with students, staff, parents, and members of the community. Core competencies include:

• Educational Administration • Program Management/Budgeting

• Faculty Hiring & Mentoring • Educational Standards/Compliance

• Curriculum Planning/Development • Student Recruitment/Open Houses

• Classroom Observations/Evaluations • Parent/Community Involvement

• Student Development & Support • After School Program Development EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Master of Science: Educational Leadership, Barry University, Miami, FL (2004) Bachelor of Science: Music Education, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA (1996) Certifications (Exp. 2024): Music • Educational Leadership • School Principal ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (08/2017 – Present) BridgePrep Academy of Palm Beach, Delray Beach, FL Oversee administrative functions at a K-8 Public Charter School including schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities. Collaborate with supervisors to develop functional budgets within allocated funds. Develop fundraising programs for educational programs. Monitor social media and online sources for industry trends.

• Interview, hire, supervise, and assist all school employees and provide feedback through positive methods. Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management skills, and behavior modification strategies.

• Support human resources operations including disciplinary action and termination in compliance with guidelines. Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

• Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and overall effectiveness. Model appropriate leadership to promote positive interactions between teachers, administration, students, and families.

• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

• Prepare the school budget and submit proposals to the school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Administer standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress. Monitor educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

• Administer personnel procedures including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions. Develop subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.

• Establish a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and an exciting education-focused setting for teachers.

• Develop team communications and information for PLC meetings. Manage quality assurance programs, including on- site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys.

• Recruit students from diverse areas and demographics. When the school opened four years ago, no one knew the students or their ability levels. Approached the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and instituted an afterschool tutorial program as well as a Saturday “FSA Boot Camp” for the lowest and average performing students. As a result, the school scored a B rating for the first two years of operation, missing an A by only 3 percentage points. PAUL R. SIROTA

7679 Corkwood Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33437

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Continued

• Overcame the challenge of recruitment and retention of students in a public charter school. Opened in 2017 with only 188 students and realized the need to engage the community, market the school, and communicate that the school was open and ready to accept students. Went out into the community, visiting businesses, and attended community events with marketing materials to spread the word about the school. In 2018, the school grew to 240 students and in 2019, to 350 students. The school continues to grow each year. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (08/2014 – 07/2017) Hammock Pointe Elementary School, Boca Raton, FL Supervised daily operations at a public K-5 school and addressed areas of improvement. Assisted with daily school operations, including staff member coverage, scheduling daily attendance, and maintaining the building.

• Observed, supervised, and evaluated teachers and staff to further the school’s vision of excellence. Facilitated professional development initiatives for faculty to support excellence throughout the school.

• Assisted with curriculum development, instructional strategies, lesson planning, and classroom activities, creating an environment conducive to learning.

• Created and maintained lasting, meaningful partnerships with community education institutions, ranging from private to non-profit, to higher education.

• Instituted a positive reward system to curb unwanted student behaviors during lunch times. Used a point system which encouraged classes to work collaboratively with each other to exhibit desired behavior and earn points each day. As the students earned points, they became eligible for class prizes such as ice cream parties, or no homework passes, etc. As a result, during the first year, there was a 40% drop in discipline referral rates and a 60% drop in discipline referral rates for the second year. The program was a huge success.

• Expanded teaching candidates by developing relationships with the local university education program student teacher placement officer. By doing this, the school was supplied with ample student teachers each year and was able to offer positions to student teachers as they became available. Over time, the school developed a 90% teacher retention rate. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (08/2010 – 08/2014) Clifford O. Taylor Kirklane Elementary School, Greenacres, FL Collaborated and consulted with teachers to develop and improve school curriculum standards. Reviewed school guidelines and policies and prepared recommendations for the Principal.

• Strictly enforced the school’s guidelines on decorum and imposed the appropriate disciplinary actions.

• Scheduled meetings with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral problems. Responded to complaints and incident reports and conducted adjudication hearings between the parties involved.

• Monitored and evaluated the performance of teachers and the effectiveness of current learning materials to identify problem areas and to address them immediately.

• Promptly responded to communications from students, teachers, and parents. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (08/2010 – 08/2014) Christa McAuliffe Middle School, Boynton Beach, FL Supervised a team of professional educators providing services for a middle school student population numbering over 1,000. Coordinated special education and summer school programs.

• Communicated effectively with teachers, counselors, cafeteria workers, and facilities crew. Collaborated regularly with the Principal and Superintendent to develop new administrative strategies.

• Established and maintained lasting rapport with staff, students, and parents.

• Introduced and executed a successful after school mentorship program, which helped improve student outcomes. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), Palm Beach County School District (03/2021); ServSafe Food Manager, ServSafe (02/2021); Google Certified Educator Level I, Google AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Secondary Principals; American Association of School Administrators; National Education Association National Association of Elementary School Principals; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

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