Resume for Dr. Carole B. Reiss
CAROLE B. REISS, PhD
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Email: adty9t@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Presently- Studying with the Harvard Graduate School of Education- Aspiring Leaders Program- currently, and The Kennedy Center/Harvard Public Service Program.
Graduated from the New Leaders/Emerging Leaders Program- NYCDOE/ NEW LEADERS PROGRAM- Graduate 5/2014
Coaching teachers at my former school P.S. 123 with the New Leaders Program. I set up weekly meetings; videotaped our assigned tasks,
Mentored teachers in ELA, ELL and Math assessments as well as working one to one with teachers on school created projects in Health and Wellness.
PHD-CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Specialization in K-12 Leadership, Principal’s Certification
Dissertation Topic: The Effects of Mindful Exercise on Standardized Test Scores
Professional Degree, QUEENS COLLEGE, Queens, New York
Supervisor’s Certificate, Professional Degree, 1981
Over 30 credits in Administration and Supervision
Special Education, COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, Staten Island, New York
Completed 12 graduate credits in Special Education, 1983
Master’s of Science-Education, BROOKLYN COLLEGE, New York, New York
Master of Science Degree in Physical Education, 1977
THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, New York, New York
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, 1975
Dual Major- The Urban Teachers Corps Program
Worked in schools across Harlem in the development of reading tutorial programs.
GRADUATE OF URBAN TEACHER CORPS –PILOT PROGRAM
Set-up numerous Academic programs in reading for grades K through 8
with district 5, NYC/DOE
CREDENTIALS:
Certificate from the New Leaders Emerging Leaders Program
Physical Education Teacher, N.Y.S. and N.Y.C. Permanent License, Day High School
Health Science Teacher, N.Y.S. and N.Y.C. Permanent License, Jr. High School
Administration and Supervision, N.Y.S. Permanent Certificate
School District Administrator, N.Y.S.-Permanent
Supervisor of Special Programs, N.Y.C. Certificate
Certified Fitness Trainer
New Jersey Standard license in Health and Physical Education
New Jersey Standard license in Supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Professional Development/ Supervision-Regional Director of Health and Fitness: Region 10 Superintendent’s Office
Districts 3.5.6. 2004-2007.
2. Current-Director of Education – LePort Montessori School, Brooklyn, N.Y.
3. Summer School Teacher/ Catapult Learning- NYC/Staten Island.
4. Current: Co- Teacher STEM at Calvary Christian School- Old Bridge, N.J. Part Time
Also I work with the Math and Science Teachers mentoring and developing curriculum.
YMCA Western Monmouth County- Manager, Fitness Trainer
2018-(summer) Para at Tom’s River Regional Elementary School
One to one teacher for a student with Autism.
2015- Prior Employment and positions:
College Achieve Charter School of Asbury Park- Lead Teacher
Teacher K-12 at Mahalia Jackson Community School 123
Teacher Training- Emerging Leaders Program-Teacher Trainer, Differentiation/Behavior Management
Created Partnerships with the Brooklyn Nets Basketball Team
For P.S. 123, Westinghouse YABC, and the Proposed Staten Island
Green Charter School for Environmental Discovery (Staten Island STEAM)
NYC DOE Physical Education Teacher at Community School 123-
District 5, C.H.A.M.P.S Coordinator, and district 5
Basketball League Coach
2015-Organized NBA Basketball Program for District 31, and 5
Summer School Teacher at George Westinghouse High School
Founder, Staten Island Green Charter School For
Research and Technology Executive Planning Team Director
Application writer, budget planning, community outreach
Board development, Fundraising, September, 2013- present
Spring, 2013
Dean of Students at Cobble Hill High School, Brooklyn, New York
Fast Track Program Health Teacher and Physical Education
Teacher Specialist
Pearson Teacher Certification NYSED examinations –April 28, 2014
Content Committee Panel for Physical Education Teachers
Certification examinations.
Founder, Staten Island Green Charter School For
Environmental Discovery Planning Team Director
Fall, 2013-June, 2014
P.S. /MS. 123, Harlem, New York City
Physical Education – Health Related Education
Response to Intervention, Grade 1
South Shore Campus High School-YABC program (AT Risk Young, Adults) Health and Physical Education-evening program
Designer of Independent Studies in Health and Wellness for linking
Literacy through physical and health science
Superintendent’s Office:
Region 10, City Of New York
Regional Instruction Specialist/Physical and Health Education/Organizer of COSA for Region 10
Organizer of NYC Fitnessgram Testing with Department of Mental Health and Hygiene and the NYC Department of Education
Create and implement Physical and Health Education Professional Development programs. Work closely with over 150 Principals, Parent Coordinators and Assistant Principals to execute various Community Based programs.
Develop teachers’ technology skills to identify students’ fitness requirements utilizing the New York City Fitnessgram assessment test scores.
YABC- Teacher of Health and Fitness-Evening School program for at-risk students
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School, New York, New York
Dean of Students / Physical Education Coordinator / Athletic Director / Fit for Life Coordinator / Fit Kids Operation Director / Dean of Students / Coach – Boys & Girls Bowling, Boys Basketball, 2000 to 2003
Developed a student Ski Club.
Organized a student “Fit for Life” Newsletter.
Graphics Arts High School, Brooklyn, New York
Physical Education Teacher, 1999 to 2000
Health Education and Fitness Science Teacher – Environmental Studies, 1999 to 2000
Dean, Fit for Life Coordinator, Cheerleading Coach, Leaders Club Course
Wrote and collaborated with Dr. Wisent for Fit for Life Grant. Developed a Fit for Life Newsletter. Also worked with Judith Bonder on a “Certified Fitness Trainer” and Summer Camp Program within the Fit for Life Grant to be used throughout the Borough.
Organized a Portfolio Program meeting ELA Standards and standardized testing.
F.D.R. High School, Brooklyn, New York
Dean of Students, 1996 to 1999
Worked closely with the Principal on matters regarding student suspension hearings, incidents and disciplinary matters.
Compiled data and completed forms for the Superintendent as well as the Principal.
Worked with guidance counselors, assistant principals and teachers regarding students’ behavior and academic requirements.
Interacted with students’, parents and families regarding disciplinary matters.
Supervised school aids and safety officers in the cafeteria.
Mediated situations between students and teachers; coordinated mediation hearings.
Engaged in various administrative tasks including record-keeping and case monitoring.
F.D.R. High School, Brooklyn, New York
Physical Education Teacher & Track Team Supervisor, 1985 to 1999
Accomplishment: Initiated, developed and implemented a new curriculum in Aerobics and Social/Selective Dance options. Member of the SMB (School Based Management) Committee and UFT Delegate.
Responsible for all phases of physical education within a Full-Selective Program offering various athletic activities including Tennis, Volleyball, Track & Field, Softball, Weightlifting, Basketball, Aerobics, Gymnastics, Fencing, Archery, Body Development and Dance to over 4,000 students. Improved and updated the Social Dance Program. Assisted in the development of new dances for instructional teaching contributing to the students’ efforts.
Developed curriculums as well as individual and daily lesson plans involving the clinics of the sport for all athletic activities. Worked closely with students for skills assessment and to determine training levels.
Coached the girls Varsity Team in cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field within a three-season program, 1985 to 1989.
As the Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, responsible for curriculum development and instruction to special education students.
Supervised the administration of Physical Education tests in all classes.
F.D.R. High School, Brooklyn, New York
Mini-School Teacher, September 1984 to September 1985
Alexander Hamilton High School, Brooklyn, New York
Physical Education Teacher, 1980 to 1984
Selected as the Classroom Teacher for the Title I Math within the Remedial Skills Building Program in conjunction with a paraprofessional.
Assumed responsibility for the instruction of Health Science for two classes.
I.S. 201, Queens Village, Queens, New York
Science Teacher – SP Classes, 1979 to 1980
I.S. 227, Brooklyn, New York
Science Teacher – SP Classes, 1977 to 1979
Dyker Heights Jr. High School, Brooklyn, New York
Regular Substitute Teacher, 1975 to 1977
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Executive Director: Friends of Staten Island Green Charter School, INC.
YMCA, Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey
Certified Elite Personal Fitness Trainer- Present
YMCA of Western Monmouth County
Certified Fitness Trainer and Weight Management, Manager on Duty
Present- Part Time
ESSEX COUNTY UNIVERSITY- WITS Instructor- 2009-2019
Work with Adult Learners as a lecturer for the Certification of Personal Trainer
Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, Seasonal
Instructor for American Council on Exercise
Instructor of World Instruction Training, Teaching Program systems for Fitness
(W.I.T.S.)
CUNY: The College of Staten Island, Staten Island, New York, Seasonal
W.I.T.S. Training Programs
Butcher’s Sports Academy, Monticello, New York
Assistant Head Counselor, 1983 to 1986
South Beach Psychiatric Center, Staten Island, New York
Mental Hygienist, 1973 to 1975
Presently:
Executive Director: Friends of Staten Island Green Charter School, INC.
Presenter at Staten Island, NYC Green Zone Exposition, June 10
Member of the Staten Island Economic Development Council
Organized a City Hall Conference for the Obama-Biden Transition Team
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:
Dissertation: The Effects of Mindful Exercise on Standardized Test Scores-2009
Coordinator of the Blue Heron Park Environmental Program in Staten Island.
Project Learning Tree Facilitator, Pre-K- 12
Coordination of Funding with Northfield Bank for the Staten Island Green Charter
School and other community organizations for fundraising.
•NYS State APHERD- Committee of Administrators Representative, N.Y.C. Zone Leader- NYC Zone
•Served as Student Liaison- Region 10 NYC DOE (COSA) to the high school unit
•Work closely with the Central Harlem Interagency in Parenting Programs for Community
•Affairs. Currently planning the re-opening of the Harlem Armory for Sports Programs
•Assistant to Michelle Paterson, wife of the Governor David Paterson, to implement The Robert Woods Johnson Obesity Grant. Program awarded $85,000 to commence in the fall term 2007.
•Consultant to the New York City Center for Charter School Excellence to develop The Dr. Muriel Petoni Charter School of Health Scholarship & Community Leadership, 2006-2007
•Developer of Jersey City Differentiated Instruction Strategies utilizing Dr. Roger Taylor’s Integrated Thematic Teaching (AHA!) Model.
•Riverbank State Park founder of the Fitness Scholars Program and Track & Field Series.
•Implemented the Mayor’s “Swim to Safety” at Hansborough Center
•Developed Testing Administration for the NYC Fitnessgram Assessment Testing, 2004-2007
Michael J. Petrides School, Staten Island, New York
•Member, parent-teachers Association, Executive Board Member
•Volunteer for Chancellor’s Challenge Program in Reading
United Federation of Teachers
Member and Delegate, UFT Committee
CSA Task Force Committee Member, 2007
Planning Council for Renewal of Mayoral Control
Staten Island Environmental Association
•Participated on Cable T.V. Program focusing on F.D.A. sanctions against vitamins and herbs sold at Health Food Stores.
Fit Kids Operation
•Selected to serve as the Administrator for this program, the first of its kind in Manhattan.
•Work in conjunction with New York Sports Clubs and the American Council for Physical Fitness.
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
Certified Fitness Trainer, Sports Performance Specialist
PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING and Coaching
Dedicated to the goal of encouraging students to achieve their own level of competency and their highest levels of learning, athletic ability, student trust, and social development. Assist students in gaining confidence through their participation and accomplishments; provide support to students in all areas, assisting them in becoming strong members of society. Strong belief in Peer Mediation and Cooperative Learning Styles. Help students to create a strong learning environment with new challenges to conquer. All students will become active learners building self-esteem and developing strong test scores in all subject areas.
I can coach all Teachers and will strengthen their present skills utilizing curriculum resources and the creativity that each teacher possesses. I plan to help every teacher become a Master Teacher through my experiences, my knowledge and my dedication to the profession of Teaching and Learning. I will assist them using research and technology to enhance their teaching skills.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST