1. Catia Nascimento
353 B Adams Street
Newark, NJ 07105
mrs.nascimento@live.com
Cell: (973) 902-2802
Seeking Vice Principal Position
Enthusiastic educational leader who is committed to the development of student learning
experiences, through the assessment of school needs. Dedicated and resourceful
educational professional that is skilled in addressing the diverse interests and needs of
students and creating challenging, enriching and innovative activities and programs for
student learning. Creative leader who promotes a school culture that encourages open
communication with students, teachers and the community. Professional who possesses
outstanding communication skills and who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff
members and establishes quality relationships with students and parents, while promoting
student and teacher growth. Experience in mentoring educators to create and implement
class instruction, lesson plans and student assessments that incorporate state learning
regulations and the common core standards.
Experience in:
Curriculum design, development and implementation
Educational supervision
Student centered instruction
Program Development
Attendance and Grade reports
Differential Instruction and Individual Educational Plans
Parental and Community Involvement
Training and Development
Instructional Programming
Budgeting and Forecasting
Student Motivation
Interactive Learning
Classroom Management
Student Centered Learning
Multicultural Awareness
Diverse State Student Assessments
EXPERIENCE
Lead Law Teacher and Social Studies Teacher, East Side High School, Newark, NJ-
September 2006- current
Develop communication with parents, design creative lesson plans that take into account
diverse student needs, assess student needs, attend and lead common planning meetings,
perform basic administrative duties such as recording attendance, organizing student
portfolios, provide individual assistance to students as needed, mentored teachers, created
and implemented unit plans that aligned with the common core standards.
Wrote seven curriculums for the district.
Developed partnership with NJLEEP, which is part of Seton Hall Law School.

2. Developed a relationship with Lee Arbetman, the cowriter of the Street Law book, and
was able to secure an HP mentorship program for students.
Coordinate HP workshops and activities.
Secure various internship positions for students.
Assisted with the creation and implementation of the IB program in East Side High
School.
Supervised and Coordinated Essex County College Associates Program in East Side
High School, Newark, NJ- September 2015- current
Instrumental to the development, creation and implementation of the associate’s program
in East Side High School.
Supervise professors, assist professors with administrative issues, provide support for
students and keep track of progress and records of students.
Supervised Essex County College adult school in East Side High School, Newark,
NJ- September 2013- January 2015
Instrumental to the development, creation and implementation of the Essex County adult
school in East Side High School.
Supervised professors, assisted professors with administrative issues, provided support
for students and assessed the needs of the community to expand the program.
SLC- September 2006- current
Create receptions that encourage parental involvement in school, through the celebration
of student excellence, while evaluating and creating other venues to promote school
excellence and parental involvement.
PLC- September 2006- current
Lead and create professional development to assist in teacher growth.
EDUCATION
Montclair State University (2006) Bachelor degree
Graduated Magna Cum Laude 3.78 GPA
Major in History, Social Studies and secondary education
Social Studies Secondary Education Standard Certificate
Concordia University (2014) Master’s degree
Graduated with a GPA of 3.95
Educational leadership with principal licensure track

3. Principal certificate of eligibility obtained in February 2015
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Portuguese
Conversational in Spanish
SKILLS
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet (research & navigation), Smart Board, web 2.0
tools