NYS SBl certified educator
Resume:
Craig Mercado
Brooklyn, NY *****
*********@*****.***
Dynamic and collaborative School Building Leader with 15+ years of experience inclass scheduling,staff
& classroom management, across elementary, middle, & high school levels. Proactive problem-solver, skilled atoverseeing student enrollment,assessing teacher performance, anddata-driven results. Work Experience
Director Founding Team
Maven Charter Academy-Freeport, NY
September 2022 to Present
Member of the founding team to establish a K-5 charter school in Freeport NY.
• Contribute to the establishment of a K-5 charter school by leading a collaborative effort with 5+ founding members on curriculum development & outreach coordination, ensuring adherence to education & state regulations
• Demonstrate administrative excellence by creating schedules for all classes and planning the school budget, maintaining data accuracy & attention to detail
• Develop policies for students, faculty, and administration by collaborating with the team to follow the school's mission and abide by best practices.
• Work to recruit new board members to construct an exciting and diverse team to oversee the school as board members.
Principal
St. Ephrem Catholic Academy-Brooklyn, NY
August 2016 to August 2022
Head of school for a Catholic Academy in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
• Oversaw the development of a special education program by bringing in new Orton Gillingham members which grew enrollment of IESP students fourfold
• Led community outreach by establishing a social media presence resulting in an Increased enrollment by 35%
• Led and trained the rollout of a 1:1 program for students and teachers by collaborating with faculty on internet usage in the classroom leading to the modernization of student learning.
• Kept school open and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing 1:1 school setting allowing for virtual, hybrid, and in-person learning.
• Encouraged faculty and student growth by developing non-traditional classroom layouts; and working with faculty to develop classrooms that fit the teacher and subject style to best educate the students.
• Led schools during the transition from school to Academy by working with the strategic planning team to ensure a smooth transition of the school's governance model. Teacher
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy-Brooklyn, NY September 2012 to August 2016
ELA teacher grades 6-8
• Taught a diverse student population and fostered an inclusive environment to ensure a safe learning environment for all.
• Insured student success through data collection by creating and implementing formative and summative assessments
• Ensured students were prepared for state testing by modeling a test prep to raise overall state test levels in ELA.
• Increased students' achievement in writing skills by working with teachers to standardize writing scaffolding across grade levels.
• Led high-achieving students in gifted programs by developing writing skills resulting in student awards including a Scholastic Golden Key.
Teacher (Summer School)
Xaverian High School-Brooklyn, NY
July 2009 to August 2015
Global Studies I and II teacher (summer sessions)
• Created and implemented daily lessons for struggling students to ensure the successful completion of previously failing students.
• Created presentations to highlight important material to ensure the acquisition of relevant knowledge.
• Led class discussions on relevant topics to engage struggling students.
• Created and implemented games for struggling students to keep the material interesting and engaging.
• Prepared students for the Global Studies Regents resulting in a pass rate of over 95%. Teacher
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School-Brooklyn, NY
September 2007 to August 2012
5th Grade self-contained classroom teacher
• Taught and developed daily lessons for all subjects in the 5th grade to ensure the successful completion of grade level for all students.
• Created and implemented learning environments for diverse learning populations by creating a dynamic seating program that modeled to student needs and subject matter.
• Created formative and summative assessments for all classes to track student data resulting in well- prepared students for junior high.
• Implemented online learning environments through the use of Edmodo learning application to track student progress and data as well as communicate with students and parents during off hours.
• Maintained good rapport with students, faculty, and parents by openly communicating resulting in high marks on the annual review for communication skills. Education
Master's degree in Educational Administration
Fordham University - New York, NY
Skills
• Teaching
• Classroom Management
• Curriculum Development
• Leadership
• Meeting Facilitation
• Budgeting
• Communication skills
• Supervising experience
• Teacher coaching
• Mentoring
Certifications and Licenses
School Building Leader
August 2024 to Present
Professional Certificate
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