J. Scott Cascone, Ed.D. Objective To serve in an adjunct faculty position in which I may contribute my diversified professional

experience, skills and abilities to assist in the professional development of aspiring educational

leaders.

Professional

Certifications

Education

Educational

Leadership

Administrative Certificates: School Administrator, Principal, Supervisor

Teaching Certificates: Social Studies, E.S.L., Elementary Ed., Spanish (HQ)

Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

Aspiring Superintendent’s Institute, Completed May, 2015

Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

Ed.D. – K-12 Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy (2013) 4.0 G.P.A.

-Dissertation Topic: Parental Perceptions of a Summer Parent Institute: A Retrospective Case Study

Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

Ed.S. – K-12 Educational Leadership, Management and Policy (2002) 4.0 G.P.A.

Thesis: Relationship between superintendent longevity and organizational health

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey

Master of Arts in Teaching, 2nd

Language Acquisition (1998) 3.8 G.P.A

The George Washington University, Washington D.C.

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs-Minors in Latin American Studies and English (1993)

July 1, 2015 – Present – Executive Director of Academics

Old Bridge Township Public School, Old Bridge, New Jersey

Oversee the implementation of Pre-K to 12 curriculum and assessment for Old Bridge Township

Public Schools, a 42-square mile suburban school district located at the southern end of

Middlesex County, in central New Jersey. The district has a student enrollment of just over

9,000 pupils, housed in twelve elementary schools grades K-5, two middle schools grades 6-8,

and one high school with a grade nine center. Old Bridge has a single campus high school with

a separate facility for 9th graders. The population, exceeding three thousand students makes it

the third largest in the state.

April, 2013 – June, 2015 – High School Principal

Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School, Township of Washington, New Jersey

Raised college admissions to highest rate in 10 years, raised AP course enrollment by 30%. Oversaw

100K renovation of Applied Technology facility. Implemented Physics First, Robotics, and STEM

Programming including 3D printers. Designed and implemented extended day support programs for

at-risk students, as well as SAT and AP prep. Raised percentage of students scoring above 1550 by

30%. Infused several hundred Chrome Books to begin transformation to a Google Apps for Education

School. Redesigned I & RS team and process to a data-driven RTI model utilizing guidance

counselors as case managers. Manage 500K building-based budget. School recognized as model “Mix

it Up” school in 2013-14 by the Southern Poverty Law Center for school climate programs.

January, 2010 – April, 2013 – Director of Personnel and Special Projects

Westwood Regional Schools, Township of Washington, New Jersey

Worked collaboratively with curriculum office to design NJ ASK action plans and professional

learning leading to positive student achievement gains. Implemented McRel Power

Walkthrough, identified areas of need in instructional practice, delivered PD leading to use of

more diverse methodologies. Designed, implemented, and oversaw consistent hiring practices

and processes ensuring acquisition of top talent. Developed and oversaw new teacher induction

2 Silver Brook Place

Lincroft, New Jersey

07738

Phone (201) 637-0863

E-mail: jsctubir@gmail.com

Twitter: @Dr_ScottCascone

Teaching

Experience

program, responsible for all facets of new teacher orientation and mentoring. Facilitated

development and adoption of BOE policies in the areas of evaluation of certificated staff,

extracurricular advisors, and athletics coaches. Chaired BOE personnel sub-committee, served

as liaison to the board regarding staff renewals, hiring, grievances, and corrective actions.

Chaired successful NJQSAC and Civil Rights Data Collection audits, working with senior and

junior administrators to gather necessary documentation. Created Request for Qualification

(RFQ) for district’s “homespun” teacher and administrator evaluations, accepted by NJDOE as

an approved provider.

November, 2007 – December, 2010 – K-12 Supervisor World Languages/ESL Westwood Regional Schools, Township of Washington, New Jersey Oversaw design and implementation of new World Language programming with elementary

French, American Sign Language, and an academic based middle school World Language

program. Designed and implemented parental involvement institutes such as family literacy and

computer classes. Researched and implemented Rosetta Stone language learning software, as

well as online courses through Power Speak K-12. Perennially exceeded AMAOs for English

Language Learners with a high percentage of student exits within three years and secondary

success as measured by graduation rates and attendance in post-secondary institutions. Recruited

and hired bilingual staff for the CST, to provide evaluative and communicative resources for

Hispanic families.

July, 2003 – November, 2007 – High School Assistant Principal

Morris Hills Regional High School, Rockaway, New Jersey

Responsible for the enforcement and administration of school discipline policies. Collaborated

with various stakeholders to develop effective and appropriate behavior modification plans.

Oversaw and supervised student services programs including all extracurricular activities and

clubs. Ensured quality control in use of activity funds as well as performance of activity

advisors. Chairman of inter-district ESL/Diversity Articulation committee: brainstormed,

developed, and implemented strategies to respond to increasing racial and linguistic diversity of

school district

2002-2003 – Team Leader-English, World Languages and Social Studies

Manchester Regional High School, Haledon, New Jersey

Oversaw the operations and logistics for the English/ESL, World Languages, and Social Studies

Departments while simultaneously teaching a 3/5 ESL schedule. Responsible for all facets of

supervision of instruction and evaluation of twenty teachers. Developed operating budgets and

ordered departmental textbooks and supplies. Team-wrote district’s Professional Development

Plan. Oversaw and conducted assessment of district and community needs. Allocated resources

to meet district’s professional development goals and objectives.

Summer 2002 Summer School Principal Passaic County Educational Services Commission, Clifton, N.J.

Responsible for all aspects of this 150 student, five week school session. Devised and

implemented advertising strategies to bolster enrollment. Conducted a personnel search,

interviewing process and hired all staff members. Finalized course offerings and master

schedule per enrollment, staffing and facilities. Conducted registration, enrollment and

orientation of all students. Crafted discipline, attendance and payment policies, enforced

compliance with them and administered consequences. Supervised instruction of staff members.

1999-2003 Teacher – English as a Second Language Grades – 9-12

Manchester Regional High School, Haledon, N.J.

Head Boy’s Varsity Soccer Coach (1999-2001)

1996-1999 Teacher – Spanish and English as a Second Language – Grades 6-11

Dwight Englewood School, Englewood, N.J.

Head Girl’s Varsity Soccer Coach (1998)

1995-1996 Teacher–English as a Foreign Language – Grades 1-6 Ministry of Public Education, Costa Rica, Central America Taught English as a Foreign Language at a rural public elementary school in the World Teach,

Harvard University Institute for International Development program.