High School Program Coordinator

Patrick L. Marano

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Experience

Moore Catholic High School Staten Island, New York

Teacher Sept. 2006-Jan. 2018

Instructed students on the improvement of writing skills

Heightened students’ appreciation of British and American literature

Prepared students for the New York State English Regents

Outlined and practiced essential verbal skills for the SAT

Introduced and taught Psychology as a senior elective

Teacher of Government, Economics and Sociology

Teacher of specialized program for international students

Organized educational excursions in order to enhance the curriculum

Active of Prom Committee and senior activities

Dean of Academics September 2004 –2006 Assisted the Principal and Vice Principal in the everyday operations of a high school.

Trained several new teachers throughout the school year by holding conferences, workshops, classroom observations and follow-up discussions

Outlined plans for new teachers to follow in order to have a successful classroom experience

Observed teachers in all subject areas and addressed them on better teaching techniques

Devised and implemented a new gifted program for high ability achievers due to begin in September 2005

Incorporated professional development conferences with Hunter College Center for Gifted Education and the Gifted Center at the College of William and Mary, VA.

Met with parents concerning academic standing of several students

Monsignor Farrell High School Staten Island, New York

Teacher Junior and Senior English September 2003 – June 2004

Taught high school English classes which included lessons in British Literature, writing skills, vocabulary enrichment and Regents preparation

Taught lessons to high school seniors in ancient literature, as well as reading contemporary novels and helped them to write on a college level

Public School 163 Brooklyn, New York

Principal June 1987 – September 2003

Supervised and administered for a varying amount of teachers, paraprofessionals, service providers, guidance counselors, and staff developers

Trained teachers and staff on the implementation of Balanced Literacy in all grades

Trained teachers on the use of technology for gathering information on students’ progress

Introduced teachers to the use of assessment tools in the classroom

Strengthened teacher skills in order to improve literacy and math scores

Planned and implemented collaborative classes in all grade levels

Involved parents in the school through PTA meetings, leadership team, workshops, trips, and fundraisers

Maintained order, discipline, and safety for 650 to 700 elementary school children each year

Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, New York

Program Coordinator 1983 – Present

Coordinated continuing education programs adults

Worked closely with the Dean and directors in planning programs in adult education

Evaluated students for testing and admission into college

Supervised and coordinated the College for Kids Program

Summer Director supervising children in CFK Program

Public School 186 Brooklyn, New York

Assistant Principal June 1983 – June 1987

Assisted the principal in supervision and administration

Implemented innovative programs in language arts and math

Helped to provide safe educational environment for 80 staff members and approximately 800 children

Intermediate School 227 Brooklyn, New York

Teacher September 1976 – June 1983

Appointed as Teacher Trainer for District 20 junior high schools

Taught grades six through nine: language arts, social studies, and ESL

Worked closely with administrative staff to implement programs in order to improve language arts and math scores

Public School 170 Brooklyn, New York

Teacher February 1972-Septemer 1976

Taught grades three through six; all subject areas

Most Precious Blood Elementary School Brooklyn, New York

Teacher September 1969-February 1972

Taught grades three through eight; all subject areas

Education

College of Staten Island, June 1979: Professional Supervisory Diploma

Long Island University, August 1976: Master of Arts in Psychology

Wagner College, May 1974: Master of Science in Education

St. Francis College, June 1969: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Education

Licenses:

New Jersey State Certification 2004

New York City Department of Education with state certification

Administration/Supervision – Elementary & Secondary Schools, September 1979

Teacher of English – Secondary Schools, April 1977

ESL Secondary, January 1976

Common Branch K-8, June 1970

References Furnished Upon Request

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