VINCENT
MARSALA
175 Avon Belden Road
Avon
Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 933-6290 or vmarsa@leeca.org
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MISSION STATEMENT: All students want to succeed in a
productive learning environment and by working with them and parents, and by
using a groundbreaking curriculum, technology, and teaching methods, an
educator who stresses professional development will ensure it.
EDUCATION
Master of Educational
Administration, 2001, John Carroll University, University Heights,
Ohio.
Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive English Education, 1996, Kent State University,
Kent, Ohio.
LICENSURE/GRADES
Ohio Provisional Principal, 4-12; Ohio Professional Teaching
English Speech & Journalism, 7-12; Pathwise.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Avon Lake High School, Avon Lake, Ohio,
grades 9-12, 1999 to present.
Curriculum
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Collaborated
on rewriting the English curriculum to meet the Ohio Language
Arts Standards.
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Led
English 9 Honors, TV Productions, Journalism, College Composition, & Speech
courses.
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Synthesize
Canter’s Assertive Discipline, Gardner’s Theory
of Multiple Intelligences, Bloom’s Taxonomy,
& the Hunter
Process Model of Teaching into an active learning atmosphere.
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Promote
reading comprehension by having students respond to literature.
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Stress
grammar, punctuation, and clarity in all lessons.
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Advocate
collaborative learning daily.
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Uphold
all requirements for special need students.
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Attended
workshops in curriculum: Curriculum Mapping.
Reading. Writing formula. Two TV productions. Intergenerational Teaching.
Technology
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Over
7,500 hits this year on my interactive web page designed to integrate
technology and English education. http://www.avonlakecityschools.com/avlkhs/mrmarsala/home/.
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Integrate
technology to extend reading & writing through the making of videos,
PowerPoint presentations, Internet searches, & content providers.
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Attained
the distance learning equipment. Utilized by 89 teachers & over 700
students in 2003.
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Publicized
school news to the community via a 24-hour cable channel.
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Initiate
parent contacts via email and phone to maximize student achievement.
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Educated
staff through three computer-training sessions & three distance learning
sessions.
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Attended
workshops in technology: Using a Content Area Website. Integrating Handhelds. Web site design.
Professional Development
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Authored
a successful Youth for Youth grant for $1,000 to prevent violence and promote
unity.
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Demonstrated
life long learning by earning thirty hours beyond master’s degree.
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Enlightened
on LPDC responsibilities through training seminar.
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Attended
workshops in professional development: Situated Professional Development. Designing and Evaluating Effective Professional
Development.
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP: Avon Lake High School, Avon Lake, Ohio, spring 2002.
Curriculum: Implemented new state standards
in language arts. Assisted with creation
and implementation of master schedules for 1,100 students and 65 staff.
Technology: Coordinated with Director of Technology
on Avon Lake's technology plan.
Professional Development: Collaborated with parents to
encourage absentee voting. Contributed
to the LPDC continuous improvement plan.
Organized and supervised extracurricular events, including Youth 4
Youth, the Homecoming Dance, Prom, assemblies, and athletic contests.
COMMITTEES:
Curriculum: Language Arts Standards.
Technology: Technology.
Professional Development: Youth 4 Youth. LPDC.
Sunshine.
CHAIRPERSON RESPONSIBILITIES:
Curriculum: Language Arts Standards
subcommittee.
Technology: Distance Learning.
Professional Development: Citizen's Pledge.
ADVISOR/LIAISON:
Curriculum: TV Productions Club.
Technology: I.V.D.L.
Professional Development: Presented seven in-services.
Extras: Football and wrestling
coach. Class advisor.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Curriculum: Disney Teacher of the Year
nominee. Honors Banquet Special
Teacher
Recipient. Led two
student groups to Europe. OWE Special
Teacher Award Recipient.
Technology: Ohio SchoolNet Technology
Conference Presenter, one of only 25 teachers selected. Featured
Teacher on Education
World, a nationally recognized education web site. Featured in papers for web design. Competed in the Web Marketing Association Competition.
Professional Development: Perfect attendance. Only five sick days in 8 ½ years. Mentor teacher. Selected to read names at graduation.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL READINGS
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The $100,000 Teacher by Brian Crosby.
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The Essential 55 by Ron Clark.
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Parenting With Dignity by Mac Bledsoe.
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
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Lead to Succeed: 10 Traits of
Great Leadership in Business and Life by Rick Pitino and Bill
Reynolds.
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High Five! The Magic of
Working Together by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles.
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Who Moved My Cheese? and The Present
by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
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Raising a Team Player by Harry Sheehy.
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Winning Ways: 4 Secrets for
Getting Great Results by Working Well with People by
Dick Lyles.
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The First Days of School by
Harry K. Wong.