1. VIVIAN ZEIF
223-35 56 Road  Bayside, NY 11364  (917) 837-3528  vivpiano@aol.com
SUM M ARY
 Dedicated and knowledgeable professional with over 25 years of experience in educational
leadership and consultation.
 Proven track recordof success making a difference in the lives andfuture of children, families, and
adults as a motivating, creative, purpose-driven professional.
 Unique set of qualifications andfirsthandexperience through history in supervisory school district
roles and adolescent care in psychiatric hospitals.
 Familiarity with inpatient facilities for children, including locked inpatient facilities without
visitors.
 History working as a music teacher, special education teacher, home instructor, school monitor,
supervisor, andadministrator/chairperson in diverse areas including early education, adolescent
liaison, hospital education supervisor, music therapist, and case manager for psychiatric
adolescents and adults.
 Comprehensive understanding of the field and its standards and requirements.
 Seeking consultant fee for service, part-time, or full-time positions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Developing andmanaging programs to meet the educational needs of diverse student populations.
 Liaising with multiple partner organizations and representatives to align and achieve goals.
 Managing and supervising teaching staff, administrative staff, and support staff.
 Assessing individual student population needs to plan programs, initiatives, and curriculum.
 Communicating clearly andeffectively with students, families, colleagues, andother professionals.
 Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and best practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — Queens Region
District Administrator, Committee for Preschool Special Education, 1996 – 2016
 Ensured opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in available continuum of
programs and services.
 Planned and implemented new student programs to meet needs effectively, applying sound
judgment and initiative.
 Analyzedandinterpreted student evaluations to determine most appropriate Least Restrictive
Environment for child placement.
 Liaisedandcoordinatedwith families andcommunity-basedpublic andprivate providers in a large
and diverse multicultural district.
 Oversaw development and application of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) according to law.
 Contributed to NYSE Department Quality Assurance Reviews knowledgeably and effectively.
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN — Bayside, NY
Early Education Supervisor for Early Intervention and Preschool Students, 1995 – 1996
 Planned, developed, andimplementeda program for medically fragile children at a rehabilitation
center to meet individual needs.
 Oversaw special education teachers andteacher assistants, monitoring performance, facilitating
student needs, and supervising daily duties.
 Developedanddeliveredprofessional staff training according to best practices andpolicies, driving
educator and clinical staff skills.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
HARRY GORDON SCHOOL — Bronx, NY
Assistant Principal – Young Adult Institute / New York League of Early Learning, 1994 – 1995
 Managed administration, intake, and outreach for the organization according to objectives.
 Supervised pupil personnel and staff effectively, meeting the needs of preschool children with
developmental delays.
 Monitored special education programs, adapting plans and ensuring continued growth and
success for initiatives including integration, mainstreaming, and related services.
HOLLISWOOD HOSPITAL — Holliswood, NY
Coordinator of Educational Services, 1989 – 1993
 Directedprocesses, procedures, andstandards for supervisededucation programs for adolescents
at a psychiatric hospital.
 Coordinated staff schedules, provided in-service training, and managed personnel effectively.
 Liaisedwith interdisciplinary clinical team andschool district representatives to attain objectives.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
DANCE VISIONS NEW YORK
Piano Coach and Music Consultant on Board of Directors, 1987 – Present
KINGSBOROUGH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER — Brooklyn, NY
Music Teacher / Special Education Teacher, 1988 – 1989
NY PSYCHOTHERAPY COUNSELING CENTER — Brooklyn, NY
Creative Arts Therapist, 1987 – 1988
NYC BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 26 AND 28 — New York, NY
Music Teacher, 1984 – 1987
NYC BOARD OF EDUCATION QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION — Queens, NY
Attendance Officer, 1984
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION — New York, NY
Home Instruction, 1978 – 1983
AWARDS
 Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of 20 years of Distinguished Supervisory Service to the
Children of New York City, awarded June 1, 2016, By the Council of School Supervisors and
Administrators of the City of New York
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
St. John’s University, Queens, NY, 1993
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA: EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION
Queens College CUNY, Queens, NY, 1992
MASTER OF ARTS, MUSIC EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY, 1977
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MUSIC EDUCATION
Long Island University, C.W. Post Center, 1975