Catholic School Educational Leader

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

My Name is Timothy Ruggere and I have been in education for over thirty

years. In that time, I have worked in both Urban and Suburban settings. I have also worked in the Public and Private sectors of education. I have been a classroom teacher, a Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal and a Principal. I have worked as and Adjunct Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. In my first year of teaching, a tenured teacher told me that I had too much energy and was too zealous and would burn our. It is decades later and I am still as excited and zealous about what I do today as I was then.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Lead organizations toward

student-centered approach and

learning

• Solution-oriented leader with

excellent problem solving skills

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Initiate collaborative partnerships

with parents, faculty and

community

• Proven ability to establish

priorities, adhere to deadlines,

and meet budgetary goals

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ADMINISTRATIVE

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Principal PK-8 / St. John Paul 2 Catholic Academy - Dorchester, MA / 2023 - Current

• Spiritual and Mission-Driven Leadership:

Uphold and promote the mission and vision of SJP2CA that students are known, loved and called to excellence.

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Act as a witness to Catholic values as they apply to students, faculty and the community.

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• Foster a school atmosphere based on faith and virtues. Set and enforce high standards for student behavior consistent with Catholic values.

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• Manage student discipline, applying guidelines fairly and consistently. Supervise students during non-classroom time such as lunch and transitions.

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• Substitute for teacher absences when necessary.

• Instructional and Academic Leadership:

Assist the Principal in planning, implementing and evaluating the curriculum.

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Support faculty development through in-service programs, observations and mentorship.

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Ensure academic standards are rigorous and aligned with the school's mission.

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• Assist with teacher evaluation and supervision.

• Administration and operations:

• Assist with daily school administration, including scheduling and student TIMOTHY RUGGERE

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• Assume the Principal's duties in their absence.

Collaborate with Principal on all major decisions and support overall school improvement

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Participate in hiring committees and other administrative teams as necessary.

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• Student Life and Discipline:

Adjunct Professor / Southern New Hampshire University - Remote / 2020 - Current

• Taught Master's and CAGS Educational Leadership classes remotely. Developed and delivered engaging course materials aligned with curriculum standards.

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Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding of complex subjects.

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Assessed student performance through examinations, assignments, and projects.

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Provided academic advising to support student success and retention initiatives.

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Advocate / Self Employed - Greater Boston Area / 2018 - Current Provide pro-bono advocacy help for inner city families struggling with navigating the public school Special Education process

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Drafted and reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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• Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest. Principal PK-8 / St. Patrick School - Lowell, MA / 2022 - 2022

• Updated technology for St. Patrick School:

Developed a secure online system using Google Docs to create report cards online

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Brought it a Student Information System to keep track of student information. To this point everything was done by hand. Nothing was done online.

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Brought in a Teacher Evaluation tool. Teachers had never been evaluated. I brought in Research for Better Teaching

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Introduced new technology to classrooms. I.E. Chromebooks,Laptops for the teachers, Projectors, Document Readers, and New TV's for every floor.

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Brought in the Technology Director from Lowell Public School to do Professional Development with my staff

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• Created a safe and welcoming environment:

Invited each individual teacher in to discuss what they were looking for at St. Patrick School and what they wanted from a Principal

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Held weekly Masses at St. Patrick Church and invited parents back to get to know the teachers

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• Held open office hours so that staff felt comfortable coming to see me

• Celebrated with monthly breakfasts for staff

• Build Community Relations and Student Achievement Analyze student achievement data to create strategies so that all students can reach student academic goals for the upcoming year

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Spearhead the recruitment, selection and retainment of teachers for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year

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Develop relationships with all of the local community boards in order to connect St. Patrick and get our name out to the public

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Manage the Professional Development Calendar and ongoing improvement of teaching practices

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ABE Director / Community Action Inc. - Haverhill, MA / 2019 - 2022

• Enhancements to Teaching and Learning:

Created Individual Learning Plans using Essential Ed software for ABE students

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• Created a Language Lab for my ESOL students.

Collaborated with staff and building leadership to analyze data to identify and close achievement gaps for all students

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• Articulated curriculum maps for each course offered Developed a plan to modify the Orientation process in order to enroll more students in a more timely fashion

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• Support Systems for Students:

Sustained student learning during the pandemic by implementing a remote/hybrid learning model while supporting all students

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Ensured that all students had access Director and Advisor for help with any class needs

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Purchased a Chromebook for each student so that students could access the curriculum during remote/hybrid learning

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• Supervision and Evaluation:

• Oversaw evaluation of 9 staff and faculty

Calibrated observation and feedback techniques for building administration team

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Created a timeline for evaluations to give staff consistent feedback throughout the year

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• Faculty Input and Community Engagement:

• Maintained a collaborative relationship with outside agencies

• Maintained routine student household communication Met routinely with state directors to determine the best course of action for educating our students during a pandemic

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Introduced and collaborated other agencies to share resources such as staff and testing

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Facilitated the transition of students leaving our program and moving on to the workplace or higher education

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Worked with staff to develop Professional Development opportunities to help staff who struggled with teaching remotely

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Principal / Linden STEAM Academy - Malden, MA / 2018 - 2019

• Support Systems for Students:

Implemented Response to Intervention (RTI) in conjunction with faculty leaders

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Worked with counselors and Assistant Principals to update our Student Assistance Team to better help students

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Established a weekly morning meeting to troubleshoot issues for our at- risk student population

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Aligned Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports to comply with district goals

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Designed Scheduling Committee to revise master schedule to enhance student learning

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• Supervision and Evaluation:

Supervised academic department's curriculum updates and formative assessments

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• Introduced New State Evaluation Instrument

• Faculty Input and Community Engagement:

Enlisted community engagement: Principal's Advisory, Faculty Council, School Council, and School committee Advisory

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Served on District Policy Committee with School Committee members and stakeholders

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Developed a monthly principal's newsletter to communicate pertinent school events

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Managed LSA's blog and Twitter, collaborated to support district's facebook page

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• Shaping a Positive Culture and Climate:

Created a plan for the return of staff and students to make them feel safe and secure during the pandemic

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Guided the 1:1 initiative to ensure that every student is able to engage learning virtually

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Held virtual student and staff celebrations to keep the morale high during these trying times

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• Shaping a Positive School Culture:

Supported the A Commitment to Excellence and issued Principal Service Awards

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• Held Principal Luncheons once a month for struggling students Hosted monthly Principal's Breakfasts for parent and invited students and staff to present student work

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Principal / Triton Regional High School - Newbury, MA / 2016 - 2018 Principal / Ottoson Middle School - Arlington, MA / 2008 - 2016 Principal / Dedham Middle School - Dedham, MA / 2006 - 2008 Assistant Principal / Dedham High School - Dedham, MA / 2005 - 2006 Dean of Students / Salem High School - Salem, MA / 2002 - 2005 EDUCATION

Boston College - Boston, Massachusetts / 01.2023

Lynch Leadership Academy: Education Leadership

Lesley University - Cambridge, MA / 01.2011

Doctoral Coursework

Cambridge College - Cambridge MA / 01.2004

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study

Boston University / 01.1992

Master of Arts: Reading

University of Massachusetts Boston - Boston, Massachusetts / 01.1989 Bachelor of Arts: English

CERTIFICATIONS

• K-12 Principal/Assistant Principal

• Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

• English 9-12

• Reading K-12

• Pending Moderate Special Needs

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