Nora Zerante
Chicago Heights
Summary
An accomplished educator with nine years of teaching and leadership experience. Dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction that meets the needs of all students. Expertise in building meaningful relationships among all stakeholders including students, staff, families, and the community to promote the mission & vision of the school.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Marian Catholic High School
06.2024 - Current
- Leads teacher PLC opportunities on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supervises and evaluates teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversees schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performs classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supports hiring and training of new teachers.
- Leads meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess stakeholder thoughts in order to make decisions aligned with school mission and vision.
Principal of Summer School
Marian Catholic High School
06.2022 - Current
- Directs the academic and behavioral progress of incoming 9th graders
- Monitors student behavior and enforces discipline policies
- Oversees scheduling, orientation and support resources for summer school staff and students
- Leads weekly staff meetings to monitor student progress, offer support and resources for teaching staff, and plan policy changes or adjustments as needed
- Meets with parents to discuss student progress that includes academic performance and behavior
- Manages student interventions for academics and behavior through one on one student check-ins
English Department Chair
Marian Catholic High School
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Observed, coached, and mentored English teachers to promote warm, structured, and responsive classroom culture
- Planned professional development opportunities for English teachers
- Used data from in-common assessments and standardized tests to drive instruction and school-wide goals related to reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Developed and implemented curricular changes in the English Department
- Led monthly English Department meetings to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment across all English grade levels and content areas
- Managed department resources
- Organized course assignments for the English Department
- Planned dynamic, real-world lesson plans and coursework to introduce students to important topics in reading, writing, and critical thinking
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to monitor, evaluate, and assess student progress
- Led engaging class activities with differentiated and culturally responsive instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Attended yearly AP Summer Institute sessions and additional professional development opportunities for professional growth and development
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with parents and families
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Marian Catholic High School
08.2017 - 06.2024
- Led practice and game-time decisions
- Created and implemented effective drills to increase player development at the JV and Varsity level
- Coordinated scheduling, spring trip, rosters, umpires, and field maintenance
English Teacher
Marian Catholic High School
05.2016 - 06.2024
- Observed, coached, and mentored English teachers to promote warm, structured, and responsive classroom culture
- Planned professional development opportunities for English teachers
- Used data from in-common assessments and standardized tests to drive instruction and school-wide goals related to reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Developed and implemented curricular changes in the English Department
- Led monthly English Department meetings to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment across all English grade levels and content areas
- Managed department resources
- Organized course assignments for the English Department
- Planned dynamic, real-world lesson plans and coursework to introduce students to important topics in reading, writing, and critical thinking
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to monitor, evaluate, and assess student progress
- Led engaging class activities with differentiated and culturally responsive instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Attended yearly AP Summer Institute sessions and additional professional development opportunities for professional growth and development
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with parents and families
Athletic Director
Infant Jesus of Prague Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Directs annual alumni softball game
- Organizes fundraisers for team and Athletic Department
- Manages softball budget
- Created Athletic Board made up of parents and school staff
- Led monthly Athletic Board meetings
- Assisted in managing athletic budget for the school
- Organized practice schedules for coaches and teams
- Communicated policies and procedures to coaches, student-athletes, and families within the athletic program
- Revised Athletic Handbook to updated policies and procedures
- Managed and supervised game day operations
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership & Principal Preparation
Concordia University
River Forest, Illinois05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Secondary Education
Loras College
Dubuque, Iowa12.2015
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership and Team Building
- Training and Mentoring
- Lesson Planning
- AP Course Instruction
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- 05/11, Nora Zerante Leadership Award, Marian Catholic High School
- 01/23, Staff Champion of Marian, Marian Catholic High School
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Marian Catholic High School
06.2024 - Current
Athletic Director
Infant Jesus of Prague Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Principal of Summer School
Marian Catholic High School
06.2022 - Current
English Department Chair
Marian Catholic High School
05.2022 - 06.2024
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Marian Catholic High School
08.2017 - 06.2024
English Teacher
Marian Catholic High School
05.2016 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Secondary Education
Loras College
Masters - Educational Leadership & Principal Preparation
Concordia University
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