Philip S. McCormick

About Philip S. McCormick

Philip S. McCormick is currently employed as an Assistant Principal in the South Orange-Maplewood School District in Maplewood, NJ and a part-time lecturer in the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in History from Montclair State University in 2008. He also received New Jersey Teacher Certifications in Social Studies and Psychology.He received his Master of Social Work with an area of emphasis of School Social Work from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in 2014. He also received his New Jersey License of Social Work and School Social Worker Certification.He received his Educational Specialist degree in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University in 2022. He also received his Supervisor and Principal Certifications.He is currently pursuing an Education Doctorate degree in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy at Seton Hall University.He has had professional experience in a variety of fields, including secondary education, higher education, education leadership, mental health, social work, outreach, collective bargaining, public relations, and customer service.Some of his personal strengths include his creativity, dedication, organization skills, orientation to detail, patience, strong interpersonal communication skills, his ability to connect with others, as well as his ability to monitor situations and adapt when necessary.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering with various causes that are important to him, travel (U.S. and international), as well as landscape photography.

Experience

1. Assistant Principal

   South Orange & Maplewood School District

   Jul 2023 — Present · Maplewood, NJ, US

   Serve as a member of the building administrative leadership team- Create and case manage students’ Section 504 Plans, developing accommodations based on students’ needs in relation to a disability- Coordinate state testing, including NJGPA and NJSLA, as well as PSAT 10 and PSAT 11/NMSQT, ensuring that students’ testing accommodations are provided- Coordinate Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) referral process, utilizing restorative practices (RP) and anti-bullying consequences, as needed- Conduct formal evaluations of faculty and staff members- Conduct informal walk-throughs of faculty- Support daily building operations- Convene regularly with building administrative team, content-area supervisors, and district leadership team to review curricular initiatives and protocols for school culture and climate- Convene regularly with school counselors, social workers, student assistance counselors (SACs), Child Study Team (CST) members, and school nurses to review students\' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and medical needs and to develop appropriate interventions and supports for students- Participate in activities and discussions among district and building administrators about culturally responsive leadership through monthly National SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project seminars- Assist other building administrators in relation to attendance, culture, climate, discipline, and RP, as needed- Assist other building administrators in the establishment of Freshman Academy, including curricula, activities, and professional development for faculty members, as well as developing academic, attendance, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions and supports for 9th grade students- Serve as member of the Association of Supervisors, Coordinators, and Administrators (ASCA) and New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA)- Participate in administrative mentorship through New Jersey Leaders to Leaders (NJL2L)

Education

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

• Rutgers University

  Master's Degree, Social Work

• Seton Hall University

  Educational Specialist, Education Leadership, Management, and Policy

• Seton Hall University

  Doctorate of Education, Education Leadership, Management, and Policy

Skills

• School Social Work
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Customer Service
• Geography
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Mental Health
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Staff Development
• Travel
• Adolescents
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Empathy
• Lgbt Community
• Student Engagement
• Curriculum Design
• Interpersonal Communication
• Psychology
• Spanish
• Classroom Management
• Community Engagement
• Community Outreach
• Creativity
• Public Relations
• Organization
• Lesson Planning
• Teaching
• Photography
• Cultural Diversity
• Leadership
• Public Speaking