Sandra H.O. Zalinsky Ed.D
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
John Dewey
EDUCATION:
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
Certification – Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. LDTC
Certification – School Psychologist
2009
2004
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ed.D. - Child and Youth Studies
Published Dissertation 1993. "Increasing the Availability of Career Education Materials for High School Teachers through the Creation of a Career Resource Center" ERIC ED 362 808
Published Dissertation 1994. "Increasing the Awareness of Available Scholarship Opportunities for High School Seniors Through a Strategic Public Relations Program" ERIC ED 383 941
1994
Jersey City State College, Jersey City, NJ
M.A. - Counseling
M.A. - Administration/Supervision
1990
1985
Rowan University
(formally) Glassboro State College, Glassboro, NJ
B.A. - Mathematics/Science Education
1981
Brick Township High School, Brick, NJ
Diploma - College Prep.
1977
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Rumson Fair-Haven Regional High School, Rumson, NJ
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant K-12
Jackson Board of Education, Jackson, NJ
School Psychologist K-12
Barnegat Board of Education, Barnegat, NJ
School Psychologist K-12
Asbury Park Board of Education, Asbury Park, NJ
Director of Guidance K-12
High School Principal - Substitute
Southern Regional Board of Education, Manahawkin, NJ
High School Guidance Counselor
High School Substitute Assistant Principal
Brick Township Board of Education, Brick, NJ
High School Guidance Counselor: Chairperson/Supervisor
High School Mathematics/Science Teacher
9/07 to 8/2018
2/06 to 8/07
4/05 to 2/06
9/04 to 4/05
12/98 to 8/04
9/01-6/02
9/88 to 12/98
9/81 to 6/88
Evers Psychological Associates & Kids Korner Inc.
Manasquan, NJ 08736 LPC & School Psychologist
Ocean County College: Toms River, NJ
Adjunct Faculty Professor – Psychology
Georgian Court University: Lakewood, NJ
Adjunct Faculty Professor – Graduate School
2005-2006
9/00 to 6/04
1/08 – 6/11
Licensed NJ Real Estate Salesperson
Weight Watchers Int’l – Motivational Speaker
Contact Crisis Counselor
5/86 to Present
1990
2/97 to 7/97
CERTIFICATIONS:
School Psychologist
LDTC-“Learning Disability Teacher Consultant”
Licensed Professional Counselor #37PC00073600
Approved Clininal Supervisor (ACS # 01896)
Disaster Response Crisis Counselor - FEMA
National Certified Counselor
National Certified School Counselor
Master Addictions Counselor
Board Certified Career Coach
NJ Principal/Supervisor
Director of Student Personnel Services
Student Personnel Services
Substance Awareness Coordinator - CEAS
Teacher of Psychology K-12
Teacher of Mathematics K-12
Teacher of Science K-12
Elementary School Teacher P-8
ORGANIZATIONS& COMMITTEES:
Spring Lake Committees: Spring Lake Drug Alliance Prevention; Spring Lake Educational Fund Committee.
Asbury Park Responsibilities- All K-12 Counselors & secretaries; District I&RS Committees; Implement & train all district employees for Genesis scheduling program; All K-12 Guidance Programs; District Testing, Coordinator for: NJASK 3 & 4; GEPA; HSPA; SAT; APA; AP; TerraNova gr. K,1,2,5,6,7,9,10.
Monmouth County Guidance Directors Association
NJ Principals & Supervisors Association
Monmouth County School Counselors Association
S.R.H.S. Committees – HSPA Testing Coordinator, Instructional Council, District Professional Development, Strategic Planning, Scholarship & Financial Aid, Implemented 9th gr. Study Skills Program.
00’- 03” – Treasurer, Ocean Co. Guidance Assoc.
98’-99’ President – Ocean County Personnel & Guidance Assoc
National Association of College Admission Counselors
New Jersey Counseling Association
New Jersey School Counselors Association
New Jersey Education Association
Ocean County Guidance Directors Association
Ocean County Education Association
O.C.P.G.A. - President Elect 97’-98’; Caring Awards Chairperson; College Night & Scholarship Committee
Phi Delta Kappa
B.T.H.S. Committees - Scholarship Chairperson, Middle States Evaluation Team, Career Education, Honor Roll, Joint H.S. Curriculum, High School Testing Administrator, Family Crisis Intervention Liaison, C.O.R.E. Team, Project Graduation, O.C.V.T.S. Committee, PAC Team, Financial Aid, Myers Briggs, Mentor for First Year & Alternate Route Teachers
HONORS & AWARDS:
Treasurer – Jr. League of Monmouth County 2014-16
Outstanding Service Award 1999 – O.C.P.G.A.
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Who’s Who in American Education
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
National Registrar of Outstanding College Graduates
Assistant Principals' Award for School Citizenship
Michael Milano Scholarship for Academic Achievement
Mrs. New Jersey America 1989-90
Mrs. New Jersey International 1990
Mrs. Monmouth County 2014
Mrs. New Jersey All-Star United States 2015
Mrs. New Jersey All-Star United States 2015 -16
PUBLICATIONS:
Dissertation/Practicum. "Increasing the Availability of Career Education Materials through the Creation of a Career Resource Center" 1993 ERIC ED 362 808
Dissertation/Practicum. "Increasing the Awareness of Available Scholarship Opportunities for High School Seniors Through a Strategic Public Relations Program" 1994 ERIC ED 383 941
Proficient in the use of PowerSchool, Google,Naviance,IEP Direct, TiNet and various other programs.
LIFES GOAL
To enable all students to benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest extent by providing leadership, coordination, evaluation and implementation in the general education, special education, counseling and various other programs in accordance with law, policy and regulation.