Stephen LaMorte

Experience

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  Sylvan Learning Centers

  Sept 2000 - Jan 2005

  Reading & Study Skills Teacher

  Taught early literacy, reading, writing, and study skills to students in grades K-12; taught SAT prep course; tutored students in social studies.

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  Rochester City School District

  Sept 2000 - now

  Coordinated and supervised the district’s K-12 social studies programs including key areas such as curriculum creation and implementation, scheduling, assessment, and teacher hiring and evaluation.Designed intensive programs of professional learning and district-wide conferences resulting in improved teacher practice and increased student achievement. Directed and managed federal, state, and local grants from organizations including the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Indian Education, and the Center for Civic Education. Implemented data-based decision making in collaboration with school administrators and teachers.Convened district-wide council of social studies stakeholders to create policy and build capacity for school-level instructional leadership. Partnered with community groups and institutions to maximize educational opportunities and create field experiences for students and teachers.Co-facilitated district-wide Student Leadership Congress and building-based student government initiatives. Show less Coordinated and supervised K-12 social studies programs including curriculum creation and implementation, scheduling, assessment, and teacher hiring and evaluation.Designed intensive programs of professional learning and district-wide conferences resulting in improved teacher practice and increased student achievement. Directed and managed federal, state, and local grants from organizations including the U.S. DOE, the Office of Indian Education, and the Center for Civic Education. Implemented data-based decision making in collaboration with school administrators and teachers.Convened district-wide council of stakeholders to create instructional policies and build leadership capacity. Partnered with community groups and institutions to maximize educational opportunities and create field experiences for students and teachers.Co-facilitated district-wide Student Leadership Congress and building-based student government initiatives. Show less

  • Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Chief Academic Officer

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives

    Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Director of Grant Development

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Executive Director of Social Studies

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Director of Assessment and Testing

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Director of Social Studies

    Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Lead Teacher and Instructional Coach

    Feb 2009 - Jan 2012

  • Building Leader and Teacher

    Sept 2000 - Jan 2009
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  State University of New York College at Brockport

  Jan 2020 - now

  Adjunct Lecturer

  Teaches methods to teacher candidates in the Department of Education and Human Development.