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Experience
School District Superintendent
NYC Department of Education
– 2012 (9 years)District 14, Brooklyn
• In the past ten years, a total of seven professionals from my
former school became
principals within the Department of Education while four of them serve as leaders of
schools within the District.
• Assisted in the planning and development of various study group teams in order to support professional development and bring about instructional improvements, particularly around English as a Second Language acquisition and gifted education.
• Attended numerous professional development conferences at Harvard, Columbia, and St. John’s University and at various locations within the metropolitan area.
• Requested to deliver professional development workshops for school leaders, regional staff and other local instructional superintendents within the Department of Education and at Georgetown University.
• Improved instruction through the use of professional learning communities within each school.
• Facilitated a Best Practice in each school that focused on student work, primarily in the area of written expression.
• Guided school leaders in building capacity with their schools so that they worked with a sense of organization for effort and efficacy. These schools never experienced one issue with their budgets and or use of resources.
• Worked with Regional support staff in providing professional development to school leaders on aligning budgets to meet the instructional and diversified needs of schools.
• Spearheaded a national health and nutrition pilot program that now operates in many schools within the District.
• Developed a mentoring program that served to link and create working relationships between elementary, middle and high schools.
• Encouraged schools and professionals to share and visit each other as they became smarter about the work related to instruction and Best Practices.
• Gained the respect and admiration of all members of the Community Education Council within the District.
principals within the Department of Education while four of them serve as leaders of
schools within the District.
• Assisted in the planning and development of various study group teams in order to support professional development and bring about instructional improvements, particularly around English as a Second Language acquisition and gifted education.
• Attended numerous professional development conferences at Harvard, Columbia, and St. John’s University and at various locations within the metropolitan area.
• Requested to deliver professional development workshops for school leaders, regional staff and other local instructional superintendents within the Department of Education and at Georgetown University.
• Improved instruction through the use of professional learning communities within each school.
• Facilitated a Best Practice in each school that focused on student work, primarily in the area of written expression.
• Guided school leaders in building capacity with their schools so that they worked with a sense of organization for effort and efficacy. These schools never experienced one issue with their budgets and or use of resources.
• Worked with Regional support staff in providing professional development to school leaders on aligning budgets to meet the instructional and diversified needs of schools.
• Spearheaded a national health and nutrition pilot program that now operates in many schools within the District.
• Developed a mentoring program that served to link and create working relationships between elementary, middle and high schools.
• Encouraged schools and professionals to share and visit each other as they became smarter about the work related to instruction and Best Practices.
• Gained the respect and admiration of all members of the Community Education Council within the District.
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Margaret Tull
Office Manager, Office of School Support & Supervision at
NYC Department of Education
Principal --PS 250
NYC Department of Education
– 2003 (25 years)Brooklyn, New York
Principal of a large elementary school with almost 90% free
lunch students and in my last year of leadership, the school attained a 97.3 %
attendance rate, no suspensions and almost 90% of its tested students achieved
proficiency in reading and math. The school had excellent parent and caregiver
participation along with strong community engagement and support. Great staff
who planned collaboratively and worked feverishly to provide a caring and
nurturing environment for students. Approximately, 7 principals started their
careers in this award winning school.
Director of Summer Meals
Program
NYC Department of Education
– August 2001 (10 years 3 months)City-wide
Supervised over 900 teachers working in the summer meals program
along with school aides, coordinators and a central office staff assigned to
support this program.
School Under Registration Review Team Member
New York State Education Department
– June 2001 (5 years 10 months)Greater New York City Area
Served as a team member who visited schools in need of support
to assess, monitor and make recommendations for school improvement.
General Assistant in Summer
High Schools
NYC Department of Education
– August 1990 (1 year 3 months)Various high schools in New York City.
Supervised staff and supported the summer principal in all
matters, including teacher observations and development, transportation,
ordering supplies, testing and setting schedules.
Examining Assistant for NYC
Board of Examiners
NYC Department of Education
– August 1990 (8 years 3 months)Greater New York City Area
Rendered examinations for the position of teacher, principal,
educational assistant and various other titles. Also, helped develop and mark
various examinations in these license areas.
Assistant Principal
NYC Department of Education
– November 1978 (5
years 6 months)PS 250 Brooklyn
Served as an instructional assistant supervising grades 4 and 5
along with handling various administrative responsibilities, including
supplies, ordering, scheduling and personnel.
Curriculum Writer
NYC Department of Education
– September 1976 (3
months)Brooklyn,
New York
Developed and wrote a grade four planning guide that was shared
with all teachers in New York City.
Summary
I have spent my entire career
in education focusing on the improvement of teaching and learning while
creating positive and supportive environments for all students. At the present
time, I would like to continue my journey by supporting schools in this exciting
and challenging work. I have been given the exceptional opportunity to work and
learn with some of the greatest educators, parents, students and community
organizations who gave tirelessly to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Volunteer
Experience & Causes
Community School Board 30 Queens
Education
Elected
to School Board 30 in Queens and volunteered my time and service for this
school community.
Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society
Health
Assisted and supported my daughter who was nominated to be Woman
of the Year with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is raising money to
support cancer research since she lost a dear friend to this disease. Her
thirteen year old neighbor and her mom have battled this sickness. This has
provided an added impetus for her to engage herself with LLS.
Honors
& Awards
Distinguished Educator
New York State Education Department
New York State Assembly Proclamation
Assembly of New York State
Proclamation
The Council of the City of New York
Congressional Record Recognition
Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez
Brooklyn Borough President Proclamation
Borough President Marty Markowitz
Who's Who in Education
Who's Who
Outstanding Educator Recogniton
New York Post
Organizations
Phi Delta Kappa
Starting June 1976
Association of Teachers of New York
Starting September 1979
New York Academy of Public Education
Starting September 1991
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Starting September 2003
2003 – 2008
2005
Activities
and Societies: Attended
week-long conference on education and the improvement of teaching and learning.
Professional Diploma in Administration and Supervision, Educational
Leadership and Administration, General
1972
Master's degree, Counselor
Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Bachelor's degree, Education
Additional Info
Advice for Contacting James
I can be reached at 914 589 2979 or
email at jamesquail2@gmail.com
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