1. 4007 Taylor Ave 267-254-3047
Drexel Hill, PA 19026 suerugger@hotmail.com
PROFILE
● Dedicated to working with students from varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
● A capable leader with a proven track record of success with students and staff.
● Unique ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environments.
● Able to motivate teachers and support staff towards a common vision and mission.
● Experience working in multicultural and bilingual schools and communities.
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania
● MSEd, Psychological Services August 2003. GPA: 3.81
● BA, Biological Basis of Behavior: Neural Systems May 1995.
CERTIFICATIONS -
● Secondary School Counselor (7-12 PA) ● Administrative Certificate – Principal (K-12 PA) Level II
● School Administrator (CE NJ) Pending ● Principal CE (NJ)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
● Philadelphia School District, Philadelphia, PA
○ Instructional Leadership Coach, August 2015 - Present
● Responsible for working with principals under the supervision of an Assistant Superintendent to coach school leaders to:
create and sustain a data driven culture (Domain 1b)
create and sustain a safe environment (Domain 2b)
create and sustain a culture of high quality instruction (Domain 3c)
create systems to maximize professional responsibilities through parent involvement and outreach (Domain 4c)
● Create and provide turnkey professional developments on assessment literacy to district employees specifically for SLOs.
● Work with other ILCs to create a warehouse of support materials for school leaders.
● Camden City School District, Camden, NJ
○ Senior Leader Educator Curriculum Science/Math July 2014 - August 2015
● Responsible for working with Lead Educators and Principals in the support of teachers around Math instruction and district
initiatives like the implementation of MAP and Interim Assessments to support a data driven environment.
● Responsible to create and organize a K-8 math and science curriculum that is common core aligned with many resources.
● Provide professional development as necessary around district initiatives and math instruction.
● Reorganized Math Interim exams to match the current curriculum being taught in the district.
● Support School Performance with using MAP data and PARCC administration as necessary.
● Work collaboratively with School Performance, HR, and School Support Officers to help high schools schedule.
● Freire Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
○ Head of Academics Middle School 2012- June 2014
● Organized and hired 35+ staff members to teach and work in the new school.
● Responsible for all aspects of the hiring process in the absence of an HR department.
● Created curriculum and built assessments for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 of a new charter school in Center City.
● Designed a sustainable culture of high academic and behavioral expectation for staff and students alike.
● Responsible for the evaluation of curriculum and formal observations of teaching staff.
● Created a culture of urgency around student success and commitment to improvement.
● Moved internal test scores in all grade levels by at least 22% in Reading and Math.
● Responsible for analysis and presentation of data to the Board of Directors.
● Supervised the Academic Advisors (counselors), all teaching staff and Special Education.
● Oversaw and managed the student information system and database including scheduling of teachers and students.
○ Head of Academics High School 2009-2012
● Responsible for the evaluation of curriculum and formal observations of teaching staff.
● Implemented a Danielson Model evaluation system prior to the issuing of one by the State of PA.
● Winner of US News & World Report Best High Schools Bronze Award 2012.
● Winner of a silver EPIC award for notable academic gains of our students in 2011.
● First Charter School Winner of a National Title I distinguished award in 2010.
● Created a sustainable reward based incentive program for 9th
grade students transitioning into high school.
● Created and sustained after school programming of a math center, writing center, and science center for student support.
● Responsible for analysis and presentation of data to the Board of Directors.
● Supervised the Academic Advisors (counselors) and improved the parent-school communication.
● Oversee and manage the student information system and database.
Susan E. Thompson
2. ● Responsible for the scheduling of all teachers and students as well as special schedules.
○ Dean of Students 2006 – 2009
● Supported teachers when dealing with student disciplinary issues or concerns.
● Supported students in understanding reason for behaviors and making appropriate modification so as to find success.
● Teacher of Biology II and Psychology.
● Worked closely with the Head of Academic Supports when students were in psychological crisis serving as a consultant.
● Responsible for data crunching and presenting to the Board of Directors.
● Director of Technology- Oversaw and managed the student information system and technology equipment.
● Responsible for the scheduling of the building and special events.
● Nueva Esperanza Academy, Philadelphia, PA
○ Guidance Counselor 2003 - 2006
● Responsible for supporting students with academic, behavioral, or psychological concerns.
● Worked closely with families to help them understand the high school process and navigate the system successfully.
● Organized community resources for students, parents and staff.
● Created and implemented course selection and an honors program for students.
● Created and implemented a sustainable admissions process for incoming students.
● Worked closely with the administration to change the credit structure and move from trimesters to semesters.
● Assigned the role of Scheduling Coordinator for the school.
● Supervised the Student Information System.
● Brentwood School, Los Angeles, CA
○ Executive Director, Breakthrough Los Angeles 1998-2002, Program Director 1995-1998
● Responsible for the hiring and training of high school and college students to teach middle school students during the summer.
● Created and sustained relationships with 3 LA unified schools and Santa Monica Malibu Unified schools.
● Responsible for public relations, fundraising, and budgeting.
● Supervised, mentored, and evaluated high school and college students who taught high-potential, inner-city middle school
students in a hands-on academic enrichment program.
● Worked closely with the recruitment of a diverse group of students from the varying schools and school districts.
● Created curriculum for staff to work with over the course of the summer.
● Supervised and mentored high school students to teach and support students during the school year in their classes.
● Worked closely with the recruitment of a diverse group of students from the varying schools and school districts.
● Worked closely with parents to provide community agency opportunities and academic supports outside of our program.
○ Science Teacher, 1995-2002
● Developed and implemented curriculum for 7th
– 12th
grade science program.
● Worked closely with the department and moved within the department as needed.
● Taught a number of different courses and grade levels.
● Organized and taught the first AP Psychology class for the school.
● Served as an advisor to an ethnically diverse group of students from grade 7 through their senior year and graduation.
● Created and implemented a school wide dissection policy and letter of approach to the Head of School.
● Elected to the Academic Ethics committee 1997-1999.
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES
● RUGBY
Philadelphia Women’s Rugby, Philadelphia, PA
○ Coach (2006-2008)
○ President (2003-2006)
○ Vice President (2002-2003)
Swarthmore Women’s Rugby, Swarthmore, PA
○ Coach (2005-2007)
USA Rugby, Southern California, PA
○ Head Coach of the U-23 Select Side Rugby program
○ Member of the Women’s Select Side Rugby program (2001)
UCLA Women’s Rugby, Los Angeles, CA
○ Player/Coach (1995-2002)
● BASKETBALL
Friends Select School, Philadelphia, PA
○ Coach (2004-2007)
AAU, Delaware County, PA
○ Coach (2005-2007)
