Maria Golder is seeking an administrative position and has over 15 years of experience in education. She holds certifications in School Building Leader and Elementary Education. Her experience includes serving as Principal of York Elementary School and Assistant Principal of Edison High School. Currently she is a 6th grade teacher and has held various leadership roles such as Math Coach, Data Coordinator, and Technology Coordinator. She has a Master's degree in Computer Literacy and Bachelor's degree in Biology.

1. MARIA A. GOLDER
mariag02@rochester.rr.com
468 Trimmer Road Home: [585] 352-4921
Spencerport, NY 14559 Cellular: [585] 967-3222
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Advanced Study, School Building Leader / School District Leader
SUNY College at Brockport, Brockport, NY, 2010
M.S. Ed., Computer Literacy, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, 1997
B.S. Biology, Cum Laude, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, 1994
NYS Permanent Certification - School Building Leader / School District Leader,
NYS Permanent Certification - Elementary Education (N – 6)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – Retsof, NY
Principal, York Elementary School Summer, 2011
Volunteered for an additional internship to plan, direct, and coordinate the academic, administrative,
and operational activities for 100 students enrolled in summer program at this K-5 elementary school.
o Engaged to implement strategies from book “Driven by Data” to improve academic performance
o Held regular staff meetings to discuss student progress, update staff, and change/create processes for
efficient running of program
o Created procedures to track attendance through collaboration with school nurse
o Read to classes daily to maintain contact with staff/students
o Maintained regular contact with Superintendent regarding program
o Collaborated with town Recreation Department to transition students daily at dismissal
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Rochester, NY
Assistant Principal, Edison High School Summer, 2010
Collaborated with Principal to organize summer school program for 1,000 students.
o Created Code of Conduct with staff input and dramatically reduced student behavior problems
o Voluntarily attended all registration events prior to program commencement
o Daily communication with staff to ensure smooth and orderly building operations
o Monitored students with all security and Student Resource Officers to ensure safe student
arrival/dismissal
o Collaborated with school registrar to enroll students
o Collaborated with parents to increase student attendance
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Rochester, NY
Administrative Intern, Martin B. Anderson School #1 January, 2010 – March, 2010
o Assisted Principal with budget preparation and implementation; provided instructional leadership.
o Monitored student behavior and fairly applied student discipline guidelines.
o Communicated with parents regarding student behavior and suspension hearings
o Participated in “Data Dialogues” and disciplinary meetings between administration and teachers
o Observed staff behavior, provided constructive feedback, and addressed staff issues and concerns
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
o Recently appointed Ambassador to NYS Dept. of Education for Common Core Implementation
o Appointed as Teacher In-Charge when administrators are out of building
o Curriculum Writer: Grade 5 Implementation of Mathematics Common Core Standards
o Provided teacher training for AIMSweb and NWEA for progress monitoring and benchmark data
o Co-taught 6-hour Investigations Math Program refresher course and teaching techniques
o Wrote district-wide 6th
grade math and social studies curriculum

2. o Collaborated with Curriculum Developers to write 4th Grade Math Curriculum
o Designed and implemented School #1 web site; collaborated with staff, attended training
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o Provided Professional Development “Using Technology to Enhance Instruction” at district-wide Math
Conference
o Participated in “Urban Teacher Leadership Academy”, a partnership between University of Rochester’s
Warner School of Education and Rochester City School District
o Serve as New York State Exam Grader - Math, Social Studies & Science
o Wrote curriculum for 4th Grade Science
o Function as co-chair of Technology Committee
o Authored published article on Mentoring Program appearing in Stanford University textbook
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Rochester, NY
Elementary Teacher– Grade Six, Martin B. Anderson School #1 2013 – Present
o Instruction of all core subjects utilizing the NYS Common Core Modules
o Maintain outstanding relationship with parents
o Attended District training on Common Core ELA modules
o Participating in a grant in through SUNY Brockport to provide after school Math Club
in preparation for 8th
grade math exam
o Participant in arts grant, which provides students with integrated arts enrichment, as well as field trips
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Rochester, NY
Math Coach / Data & Technology Coordinator, Martin B. Anderson School #1 2010 - 2013
Function as district contact for school hardware/software, including Compass Learning. Prepare benchmark and
testing data for staff use in developing targeted instruction.
o Coordinate computer lab usage and daily operation
o Provided teacher training on data driven instruction, District initiatives, and effective math instruction
using best practices
o NYS Math Exam Scorer
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Rochester, NY
Intervention Math Specialist/Technology/Data Coordinator,
Martin B. Anderson School #1 2009 – 2010
Managed computer lab and class scheduling. Delivered training to teachers on use of data driven instruction.
Facilitated installation of new technology including Smart Boards. Created data charts, graphs, and data walls to
help teachers/administration interpret and use data.
o Provided support to students needing remedial instruction utilizing current assessment data
o Worked with students exhibiting particularly difficult behaviors to achieve academic success
o Presented at district Math Conference on “Using Technology to Enhance Instruction”
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Rochester, NY
Math Specialist, Martin B. Anderson School #1 2006–2009
Provided Mathematics instructional support for classroom teachers, data driven instruction using Data Mentor,
CTB/Acuity Predictive Assessments, and Benchmark Assessments
o Led workshops and presentations
o Collaborated with ELA and AIS Specialists to create curriculum for Extended Day program
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Rochester, NY
Elementary Teacher– Grades Two through Six, Martin B. Anderson School #1 2000–2006
Looped with students as per America’s Choice model. Worked as Inclusion teacher and collaborated with
Teacher of the Deaf. Served as Extended Day teacher in the after school Title I Program.
o Coached FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team for 6th
grade students in collaboration with parents
Received 2nd
place overall, and an award for best robot design
o Collaborated with outside agencies to obtain various guest speakers for class enrichment, including Eva
Schloss, step-sister of Anne Frank

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ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Rochester, NY
Elementary Teacher, Third Grade, Kindergarten,
John James Audubon School #33 1998–2000
o Customized instruction to meet all students’ needs and increase student motivation
o Promoted learning through peer tutoring and hands-on learning
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Data Team (newly-formed), 2013 – Present
Parent Teacher Organization Secretary, 2013 - 2014
Response to Intervention, 2010 – 2013
PBIS, 2010 – 2014
Technology, 2010 – 2013
Emergency Response, 2010 – 2013
Leadership Team, 2009 – 2013
School-Based Planning Team (Shared Decision-making), 2008 – Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – PARTIAL LISTING
Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Participant – “Highly Effective” rating 2013-14 school year
Math/Science Partnership Grant, RCSD
Teaching American History Grant, RCSD
School Web Site Design (currently Webmaster)
‘Cold Call’ and ‘No Opt Out’ with Doug Lemov, Rochester, NY
World Canals Conference, Rochester, NY
NCTM Conference, Atlantic City, NJ
Thinking Math I, II, III, and IV - NYSUT

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REFERENCES
Dr. Kimberly Harris-Pappin
School 1 – 85 Hillside Avenue
Rochester, NY
585.473.1533
585.329.6385
Jennifer Monroe-DeWitz
Assistant Principal School #28, Rochester City School District
170 Youngs Avenue
Rochester, NY 14606
[585] 247-4414
E-mail: Jennifer.monroe-dewitz@rcsdk12.org
Terra Toole
Math Coach, Rochester City School District
60 Aston Villa
North Chili, NY 14514
[585] 414-2167
E-mail: terra.toole@rcsdk12.org
David Gibbardo
Teacher, Rochester City School District, School No. 1
110 Ogden Center Rd.
Spencerport, NY 14559
[585] 415-4701
E-mail: dawn.cronmiller@rcsdk12.org