Jeanette Wigdorsky

I am an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of improving learning outcomes for diverse learners seeking a position as a Secondary English Teacher. I have twenty four years of educational experience including positions as a Middle School English teacher, Middle School Literacy coach and Middle School administrator.  I am adept at impacting student learning through research-based reading and writing strategies, data driven instruction, authentic use of technology and incorporation of culturally responsive sustaining educational practices. I hold a Masters Degree in Teaching English Grade 7-12 from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Washington College.  

Principal JHS IS 383, New York City Department of Education 

August 2012-Present

• Supervised instructional program for middle school with 816 students and 83 teachers including High School accredited 8th grade Language Arts Class.
• Led the English Language Arts Department to adopt and implement Teachers College Middle School Reading and Writing Curriculum to meet needs of diverse learners resulting in 80th citywide percentile ratings for New York State ELA exam 2015-2022.
• Used data driven instruction including I-Ready assessment program to 4% increase of grade level and above grade level reading performance in school year 21-22.

Assistant Principal K497, New York City Department of Education 

August 2006-August 2012

• Supervised middle school instructional program for 200 students and 25 teachers providing rigorous and engaging courses across content areas and electives.
• Implemented Teachers College Reading and Writing workshop curriculum resulting in increased student test scores evidenced by “A” rating on NYC DOE school report card.
• Created system of digital portfolios in ELA classes as a result of writing and receiving Connected Learning Grant to support technology integration in curriculum.
• Developed weekly school-wide Advisory program that built positive relationships between staff and students.

Literacy Coach MS 57, New York City Department of Education 

September 2003-June 2006

• Collaborated with administration to develop and facilitate professional learning plan for ELA Department.
• Modeled effective literacy strategies in ELA and Social Studies classrooms coaching teachers on effectively integrating strategies in lesson plans to increase student mastery of Common Core Standards.
• Facilitated Parent Workshops on promoting reading and literacy strategies at home.

English Language Arts Teacher MS 88, New York City Department of Education

September 1998- June 2023

• Taught English Language Arts classes grades 6-8 to General Education, ELL and Gifted and Talented students.
• Collaborated with teachers in ELA department to provide rigorous and engaging curriculum aligned to New York State Standards.
• Supported teachers in ELA department as Model Teacher by modeling literacy strategies and co-planning New York State Standards aligned lesson plans.

English Language Arts Teacher Old Court Middle School, Baltimore, Maryland

August 1995-June 1998

• Taught English Language Arts Grade 7 in General Education and Integrated Co-Teaching settings.
• Designed lesson plans and assessments aligned to Maryland State Performance Assessment Program.
• Developed positive relationships in school community as advisor for Sisters About Education Program.
• Recognized by PTA for Exceptional Service in teaching English in May 1997.

• College of St. Rose--certification in School Administration February 2006
• Teachers College, Columbia University--Master of Arts Teaching of English 7-12 February 2002
• Washington College--Bachelor of Arts Theater May 1991