Dr. Timothy M. Wagner
Curriculum Vitae
Upper St. Clair School District
1825 McLaughlin Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Tel./ 412.833.1600, ext. 2530
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education
Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA 2007
B.A. summa cum laude in child development & education
Specialization: K-6 education
The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2009
M.S. with honors in applied developmental psychology
Specialization: school-based behavioral health
Program design topic: International Families and Schools as One
The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA2013
Ed.D. in administrative and policy studies
Specialization: school leadership
Dissertation title: Supporting Refugee Children in Pennsylvania Public Schools
Major advisor: Mary Margaret Kerr, Ed.D.
teaching experience
For the Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA:
Gifted Education Coordinator2012-present
Fort Couch Middle Grades 7-8
Upper St. Clair HSGrade 9-12
Teacher, International Baccalaureate Programme 2007-2012
Boyce MiddleGrade 52011-2012
Streams ElementaryGrade 22007-2009, 2010-2011
Streams ElementaryGrade 12009-2010
Teacher, Back-To-School Reading summer school, grades K-1 2007-2011
At Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA
Adjunct Professor, Education Department 2010-present
Courses:EDU 303, Literacy, Reading, and Writing
EDU 408, Capstone Seminar in Child Development & Education
EDU 409, Capstone Internship in Child Development & Education
At the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Teaching Assistant, Department of Administrative and Policy Studies 2011-2013
Courses:ADMPS 2123, Leadership Institute (summer 2011)
PSYED 2524, Behavioral Assessment & Intervention (spring 2013)
Private Tutor 2004-2013
Tutored students in elementary reading and math; middle school math; Algebra; Geometry; Functions, Statistics & Trigonometry; Cognitive Tutor Algebra; Cognitive Tutor Geometry
EDUCATIONAL Leadership experiEnce
English Language Arts Curriculum Leader, Grades 5-8, Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA 2013-present
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Coordinator, Grades 5-10, Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA 2012-2014
Cooperating Teacher for the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Department of Instruction and Learning2009-2010
Cooperating Teacher for Slippery Rock University College of EducationFall 2010
Research Related Experience
Manuscript Reviewer, Conference Proceedings, Bridges Across CulturesInternational Conference
on the Arts and Humanities, 2013
Journal Reviewer, Journal of School Leadership, 2010-present
ASSET Incorporated, Cognitive Coaching Initiative, 2010-2011
WRITTEN WORKS & PUBLICATIONS
Alpañés, A., Tumini, A., & Wagner, T.M. (Eds.). (in press). Bridges across cultures. Newcastle,
UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Wagner, T.M. (2013). Supporting refugee children in Pennsylvania public schools (doctoral
dissertation). University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Wagner, T.M. (2008). Classroom compliance: How to turn non-compliant learners into
children who say “yes!”,an eight-page featurein theBehavior Brief, an electronic newsletter produced by the Watson Institute Behavior Supports for Youth and the University of Pittsburgh for all school-based staff of the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Wagner, T.M. (2008). Classroom compliance. Cited in Kerr, M. M. & Nelson, C.M. (2010).
Strategies for addressing behavior problemsin the classroom, 6th ed. Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
Wagner, T.M. (2008). Lucy: A compliance case study. Paper presented by James Longo, Ed.D.
at the 25th International Conference on Case Study Method Research and Application at Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 30, 2008.
Wagner, T.M. (with others). (2008). Supporting Refugee Students at Paynter Elementary
Consultation Report.
selected presentations, Lectures, & Workshops
Wagner, T.M. Maximizing my “gift card”: Revealing personal strengths and talents in preparation
for the job market. Workshop facilitator in Student Teaching Seminar, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, February 5, 2014.
Wagner, T.M. (with others). Contemporary issues in education. Panel presentation facilitator at
Washington & Jefferson College Department of Education’s Homecoming Event, Washington, PA, September 28, 2013.
Herlihy, M., Wheeler, M., & Wagner, T.M. American studies. Panel presentation at Bridges
Across Cultures International Conference on the Arts and Humanities, Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy, June 27, 2013.
Wagner, T.M. Pedagogic studies. Panel chairperson at Bridges Across Cultures: International
Conference on the Arts and Humanities, Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy, June 29, 2013.
Wagner, T.M. Maximizing my “gift card”: Revealing personal strengths and talents in preparation
for the job market. Workshop facilitator in Student Teaching Seminar, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, January 31, 2013.
Wagner, T.M. (with others). Contemporary issues in education. Invited panelist at Washington
& Jefferson College Department of Education’s Homecoming Event, Washington, PA,
October 20, 2012.
Wagner, T.M. (with others). Google Apps and Google Docs for collaboration in the classroom. In-
service co-facilitator, Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA, February 20, 2012.
Wagner, T.M. Maximizing my “gift card”: Revealing personal strengths and talents in preparation
for the job market. Workshop facilitator in Student Teaching Seminar, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, February 2, 2012.
Wagner, T.M. (with others). Growth versus fixed mindset: Cognitive research that supports
differentiated instruction. In-service co-facilitator, Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA, January 16, 2012.
Wagner, T.M. Addressing disruptive behaviors. Guest lecturer in PSYED 2524: Behavioral
Assessment and Intervention, University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA, March 22, 2011.
Wagner, T.M. Maximizing my “gift card”: Revealing personal strengths and talents in preparation
for the job market. Workshop facilitator in Student Teaching Seminar, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, February 3, 2011.
Lorton, J.K. & Wagner, T.M. Teaching and Young Life leadership: The crossroads. Seminar
co-facilitator, Young Life River Region Annual Retreat, Oglebay, WV, January 28, 2011.
Wagner, T.M. & Pasquale, E. Student centers: Using the blended schools network to enhance
instruction. In-service co-facilitator, Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA, January 17, 2011.
Wagner, T.M. Blended schools network in the elementary classroom. In-service facilitator, Upper
St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA, October 15, 2010.
Wagner, T.M. (with others). Contemporary issues in education. Invited panelist at Washington
& Jefferson College Department of Education’s Homecoming Event, Washington, PA,
October 9, 2010.
Wagner, T.M.Helping educators and family members understand oppositional defiant disorder:
Psychoeducation through Podcasts. Poster presented at the Mental Health Education Integration Consortium Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 20, 2010.
Wagner, T.M. 21st century learning. In-service facilitator. Upper St. Clair School District,
Upper St. Clair, PA, September 2, 2010.
Kastner, K. & Wagner, T.M. Program design: Preparing for comprehensive exams. Guest
presenter in Psychology in Education Graduate Course 2565, University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA, April 22, 2010.
Wagner, T.M. International families and schools as one: A needs assessment. Poster presented at
the 16th Annual CGSE Research Conference, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, March 24-26, 2010.
Ecker, D. & Wagner, T.M. Personalizing the learning process for the whole child. Professional
Learning Community K-12 in-service facilitator. Upper St. Clair School District,
Upper St. Clair, PA, February 15, 2010.
Wagner, T.M. Maximizing my “gift card”: Revealing personal strengths and talents in preparation
for the job market. Workshop facilitator in Student Teaching Seminar, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, December 14, 2009.
Kastner, K. & Wagner, T.M. Program design: Preparing for comprehensive exams. Guest
presenter in Psychology in Education Graduate Course 2565, University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA, December 10, 2009.
Wagner, T.M. Engaging the whole child. Professional Learning Community K-12 in-service
facilitator. Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA, October 12, 2009.
Ecker, D. & Wagner, T.M. The whole child. Professional Learning Community K-12 in-service
co-facilitator. Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA, August 25, 2009.
Wagner, T.M. Helping educators and family members understand oppositional defiant disorder:
Psychoeducation through Podcasts. Poster presented at the 15th Annual CGSE Research Conference, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 25-26, 2009.
Wagner, T.M. Preparing to differentiate yourself! Presenter in Student Teaching Seminar,
Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, January 28, 2009.
Smith, R., Trau, N., Quinn, M., & Wagner, T. Enhancing communication and instruction through
technology: Streaming video and teacher web pages. In-service co-facilitator. Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair, PA, October 13, 2008.
Wagner, T.M., & Schmiedl, C.B., Unpacking inquiry in the International Baccalaureate Program.
Presenter in Student Teaching Seminar. Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, April 22, 2008.
Wagner, T.M. The search is on: Navigating the western PA teaching job market. Presenter in
Student Teaching Seminar. Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, January 30, 2008.
Wagner, T., & Mills, N. Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences and their impact on the public
school classroom. Guest presenter in Foundations of Education. Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, September, 2006.
Easton, R., Easton, P., Lofstead, M., Mills, N., Wagner, T., & Yearick, A. Bookboxes,
performance pieces, and controlled mayhem: Having fun with children’s books in the classroom. Presenter at the Annual Literature Festival. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. Greensburg, PA, May, 2006.
BUILDING LEVEL SERVICE & COMMITTEE WORK
Consortium for Public Education Pittsburgh / Re-Imagining the High School Experience,
Upper St. Clair High School, Upper St. Clair School District, 2014-present
Crisis Response / School Safety Team, Streams Elementary School, Upper St. Clair School
District, 2010-2011
Children 4 Children Silent Auction Committee, Streams Elementary School, Upper St.
Clair School District, 2007-2011
Human Relations Committee, Streams Elementary School, Upper St. Clair School District,
2007-2008
DISTRICT LEVEL SERVICE & COMMITTEE WORK
English Language Arts Common Core Committee, 2012-present
Professional Development Committee, Upper St. Clair School District, 2010-present
Special Education Strategic Plan Committee, Upper St. Clair School District, 2011
Strategic Plan Data & Development Mission Team, Upper St. Clair School District, 2010-2013
Professional Development Work Group, Upper St. Clair School District, 2011-2013
Student Leadership Academy Facilitator, Upper St. Clair School District, 2010-2012
Elementary Writing Committee, Upper St. Clair School District, 2010-2011
USC-TLC District Wellness Committee, Upper St. Clair School District, 2007-2009
Blended Schools Technology Committee, Upper St. Clair School District, 2008-2009
Elementary Pioneer Unit Revisions Committee, Upper St. Clair School District, 2008
Elementary Science / Social Studies / Health Pacing Guide Revisions Committee,
Upper St. Clair School District, 2008
DISTRICT LEVEL EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY POSITIONS
Fall Play & Spring Musical Producer, Upper St. Clair High School, 2013-present
FBLA Sponsor, Upper St. Clair High School, 2012-2013
Spring Musical Assistant Producer, Upper St. Clair High School, 2009-2013
Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Coach, Upper St. Clair High School, 2005-2008
Volunteer Assistant Girls Tennis Coach, Upper St. Clair High School, 2008-2010
K-12 ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP experience
Bower Hill K-3 Elementary School, Summer/Fall 2009
Peters Township School District, Cooperating Principal, Mrs. Kelly Gustafson
Chartiers Valley 9-12 High School, Spring/Summer 2010
Chartiers Valley School District, Cooperating Principal, Dr. Terri Flynn
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE & Volunteer Work
Trustee, Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair, 2013-present
Committee Member,USC Cares, community group of the Youth Steering Committee engaged
in exploring and promoting the “40 Developmental Assets,” 2009-present
Volunteer, World Vision USA, 2012-present
Volunteer Leader, WyldLife / Young Life South Hills Ministries, 2003-2005, 2009-2014
Community Action Researcher, A+ Schools, Pittsburgh’s Community Alliance for Public
Education, Pittsburgh Public School District, 2010-2011
Organizer,Leadership Soup, University of Pittsburgh School of Education Leadership Panel,
Departments of Psychology in Education and Administrative & Policy Studies,
March 2, 2009
Judge, Odyssey of the Mind, spring competition 2007
Judge, Middle School Spelling Bees,2012, 2014
awards AND HONORS
Doctoral Book Scholarship Awardee, University of Pittsburgh School of Education,
Department of Administrative & Policy Studies, Fall 2010
Pi Lambda Theta, National Graduate Education Honor Society, elected to membership
April 2008
Kappa Delta Epsilon, National Undergraduate Education Honor Society, elected to
membership Spring 2006; Chapter Treasurer, 2006-2007
James W. Hanna Senior Prize in Education Awardee, Spring 2007
Washington & Jefferson Dean’s List, every term Fall 2004—Spring 2007
Washington & Jefferson Beta Scholar, 2005-2006
Washington & Jefferson Alpha Scholar, 2006-2007
Washington Jefferson Presidential Scholarship Awardee, Fall 2004—Spring 2007
President’s Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll, Spring 2005
Alpha Lambda Delta National College Freshman Honor Society, elected to membership
fall 2004
Beta Theta Pi Scholarship Award Recipient, Fall 2004
Rule, Hughes, Murphy Prize Winner, Fall 2005, an award given to sophomore
undergraduates based on academic achievement and promise, and leadership potential
Eagle Scout
PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Society for Research in Child Development
Pennsylvania Coaches Association
CERTIFICATIONs
Pennsylvania Instructional II Teaching Certifications:
Elementary Education (K-6)
Middle School English / Language Arts (7-9)
Middle School Mathematics (7-9)
Pennsylvania Instructional I Administration & Supervision(K-12)
International Baccalaureate PYP Level 2 Assessment Training
International Baccalaureate MYP Level 2 Coordinator Training
CPR/First Aid
Professional Tennis Registry Certification
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