Vincent Gagliostro

210 Manaticut Road ~ Highland Lakes, NJ 07422

Phone: (973) 600-2649
vincentgagliostro@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership​​, May 2017
Montclair State University
Overall GPA: 4.0

Bachelors of Science in Education​​, May 2007

Bloomsburg University
Overall GPA: 3.53

CERTIFICATES
Principal Certificate of Eligibility​​, 2017
Standard Supervisor Certificate​​, 2017
Standard Teacher Certificate​​, 2007
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

School Level Internship

Spring 2017 Vernon Township Board of Education – Walnut Ridge Primary School

● Completed over 300 hours of school level fieldwork.

Teacher Observer
● Observed numerous teachers using Stronge observation model
● Conducted pre and post conferences, counseling teachers regarding their performance
and providing recommendations for professional growth
Principal Forum Presentations
● Communicated with community regarding math and reading curriculums
● Informed community about early intervention, speech therapy, and other programs
Pre-School Open House
● Assisted in creation organization of event to inform pre-school parents of the importance and
connection to kindergarten readiness and success in school.
● Coordinated teachers to ensure comprehensive program was presented
● Revised and digitized preschool packets for hand out and placement on newly created Preschool Website
Preschool Website Creation
● Constructed Preschool Website in effort to facilitate the sharing of program information with local community
● Collaborated with and trained teachers to ensure easy navigation and regular updates
Other responsibilities
● Master schedule preparation ● Presented at faculty meetings
● Student deportment ● Served on Intervention & Referral
● Customization/Automation of Assessment ● (I&RS) and Child Study Team (CST) meetings
tracking sheets ● Interview /hire paraprofessionals
● Wrote letters of recommendation ● Numerous community outreaches
and recognition

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 ● Harassment Intimidation and Bullying ● Summative teacher evaluations
(HIB)interview / paperwork ● Professional development
● Kindergarten registration workshops
● Reviewed transportation needs for relocation ● Week of respect activities
● Knowledge of Budget ● Planned assemblies
● SGO calculations
Professional​​ ​Knowledge
● Running records
● Miscue analysis
● Readers and Writers workshop
● Math in Focus (Singapore math)
● Student Centered differentiated instruction
● Differentiated Instruction
● Understanding By Design
● Workshop teaching model
● Curriculum development
● Ongoing Principal’s Blog posts
● Dial 4 assessments
● Benchmark assessments
● Study Island
● Sumdog
● Google Classroom
● Schoology
● My Learning Plan
● Responsive classroom

District Level Internship

Fall 2016 Vernon Township Board of Education

● Completed 161 hours of district level fieldwork.

● Conducted analysis of district’s Strategic Vision Plan
● Interviewed and shadowed Superintendent to gain insight on the day-to-day operations of a school
district.
● Garnered knowledge on the superintendent’s professional growth plan and his visions for the district.
● Interviewed integral Central Office staff in order to gain perspective on district operations.
● Developed a thorough understanding of the importance of branding within a district and its positive
influence on school and community relations.

Instructional Math Coach

Fall 2013 - Vernon Township School District

Present
● Provides Leadership and coordination in the Math in Focus (MIF) program of study.
● Model Effective Instructional delivery, co-teach, and design supplemental material and engaging
centers and activities.
● Provides relevant professional development courses and activities to enhance classroom instruction.
● Monitors K-8 Math Lessons and curricular activities to ensure alignment with District
Time-Guideline and Common Core State Standards.
● Assists in evaluating the K-8 math program and recommends changes and modifications.
● Recommends adoption and use of varied mathematical materials.

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 ● Coordinates and facilitates K-8 grade level math faculty meetings.
● Prepares and modifies selected assessments as instructed by immediate supervisor.
● District Gifted and Talented Advisor, collaborates on development and maintenance of District Gifted
and Talented Program Grades K-12.
● Oversees informative programs for the community.
● Maintains professional competence and continues improvement through in service education and
other professional growth activities.
● Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
● Created and maintains District Math Website
● Created and maintains District Framework for Mathematics Curriculum within On Course

Site Director/Supervisor

2016-Present Vernon Police Athletic League After Care Program

● Director of Cedar Mountain Site Program.
● Responsible for 5 employees and approximately 60 children each day.
● Established positive reinforcement system for children in program utilizing Class Dojo/ClassCraft.
● Responsible for Daily programming of activities for children.
● Responsible for keeping site in compliance with state mandated laws.
● Promoted working as a team on site.

2015-Present Country Club Director (Seasonal)

Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association

● Responsible for Daily programming of activities for children.

● Responsible for 13 employees and varying numbers of children on a daily basis.
● Responsible for inventory and effective management of beach based snack bar.
● Promoted working as a team within clubhouse staff.

TEACHING​ ​ EXPERIENCE

Third Grade teacher

Vernon Township School District​ Vernon, NJ

● Teaching responsibility for one class in mathematics, reading, writing, social studies, science, health,
and spelling.
● ICS experience.
● Implemented classroom economy as rewards and management tool.
● Implemented “Teacher of the day” for students to be in charge during a specific day
● Created interactive bulletin boards highlighting student-generated information.
● Implemented digital “Study Pages” to be used as a reference to aid students through homework
problems as well as incorporated district Edmodo website into classroom assessment and aids
students from home through blogging feature.
● Utilized ​Smart​ technology to enhance lesson plans and student learning.
● Used differentiated instruction to accommodate students with special needs.
● Provided interdisciplinary connections for many lessons

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Honors & Activities

Governor’s Educational Services Professional Recipient (2016)

Governor’s Teacher Recipient (2012)
Pride member (2008-2012)
Science curriculum committee (2009, 2013)
Strategic Vision Sub-committee on Student life (2013-2014)
PARCC Committee (2013-2015)
VTEA Communications Chair (2014-2017)

EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS

2000-Present Chef’s Assistant/Bartender/Sous Chef

Family Owned business: Family and Friends Catering

● Developed strong work ethic while experiencing all aspects of family-owned businesses.
● Worked independently and as part of a team in providing exemplary services to all clients.

2003-Present Various Construction Positions

● Worked in landscaping and excavating companies to offset housing expenses.

2010-2013 Bartender/Server
Smokey’s Brick Oven Tavern

● Bartender and server for restaurant, in charge of closing and various other management
responsibilities.

REFERENCES

Russell Rogers Rosemary Gebhardt

Supervisor of Mathematics K-12 Principal Cedar Mountain Primary School
P.O. Box 99, Vernon NJ. 07462 P.O. Box 420, Vernon NJ. 07462
973-764-4290 973-764-2890

Dr. Charles McKay

Kristin Gudenkauf
Assistant Superintendent
Vice-Principal Glen Meadow Middle School
P.O. Box 99, Vernon NJ. 07462
P.O. Box 516, Vernon, NJ. 07462
973-764-4367
973-764-8981

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