Zachary Zeppieri

About Zachary Zeppieri

I\'m a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience designing and implementing…

Experience

1. Assistant Principal

   School in the Square

   Jun 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As Assistant Principal at a dual-language elementary school, I lead academic, cultural, and operational systems that ensure every child receives an equitable, high-quality education in both English and Spanish. • Lead and facilitate the Instructional Impact Team (IIT) to drive school-wide academic improvement through data analysis, coaching, and aligned instructional practices. • Design and deliver professional learning cycles aligned to school priorities, including literacy (UFLI, Heggerty), bilingual instruction, and standards-based grading. • Conduct classroom observations, coaching sessions, and feedback meetings using Get Better Faster and The Art of Coaching Teams frameworks. • Support teachers in lesson planning, differentiation, and classroom management grounded in equity and inclusion. • Monitor and analyze i-Ready, DIBELS, and Amplify data to guide instruction and intervention. • Build and maintain data systems that track student performance, attendance, and progress across two campuses (ECC & ESS). • Coordinate MTSS structures, ensuring tiered supports for academics and behavior. • Lead cross-campus collaboration for class rosters, coverage plans, and scheduling, balancing ICT, bilingual, and general education needs. • Oversee development of Standards-Based Report Cards and progress monitoring systems. • Partner with the Principal to sustain a positive school culture rooted in the school’s promises to children and families. • Develop routines and responses that support student behavior, attendance, and social-emotional growth. • Coordinate parent engagement initiatives, volunteer projects, and community events. • Co-lead strategic planning for staffing, instructional priorities, and professional growth. • Mentor grade-level leads and emerging teacher leaders. • Collaborate across networks and partner organizations to refine instructional programming and data-driven leadership practices.

Education

• Saint Michael's College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  1999 — 2003

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Master of Education - MEd

  2011 — 2012

• The College of Saint Rose

  Master of Education - MEd

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Fundraising
• Instructional Technology
• Educational Technology
• Educational Leadership
• K-12
• Curriculum Design
• Education Policy
• Teaching
• Classroom
• Higher Education
• Instructional Design
• Lesson Planning
• Community Outreach
• Behavior Management
• Secondary Education
• Research
• Literacy
• Classroom Management
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Program Development
• Special Education
• Public Speaking
• Differentiated Instruction
• Tutoring
• Curriculum Mapping
• Grant Writing
• Education Reform
• Elementary Education
• Curriculum Development