Beverly Turner
Crothersville,IN
Summary
A passionate and experienced educator with 32 years of experience in creating positive learning environments and relationships between students, teachers and community members. Committed to providing an exciting education-focused setting for teachers and stimulating learning environment for students.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Indiana Literacy Cadre Instructional Coach
Scott County School District 1
Austin, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented instructional strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to improve pedagogical practices across multiple disciplines.
- Collaborated with educators to assess curriculum alignment with state standards and best practices.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support to teachers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in instructional delivery.
Elementary Principal
Scott County School District 1
Austin, IN
07.2013 - Current
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Instrumental in the planning process for a 16 million dollar elementary school.
Assistant Principal
Scott County School District 1
Austin, IN
08.2001 - 07.2013
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Second Grade Teacher
Scott County School District 1
Austin, IN
08.1994 - 07.2001
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, increasing their confidence and abilities in core subject areas.
Kindergarten Teacher
Scott County School District 1
Austin, IN
08.1991 - 08.1994
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
Education
Praxis 5205 - Early Literacy Endorsement
State of Indiana
Master of Science - Elementary Administration And Supervision
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN2002
Kindergarten Endorsement -
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN1992
Bachelor of Science - General Elementary
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN1990
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Instructional Methods Development
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Development Planning
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Facility Maintenance Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Recruiting and hiring
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Indiana Association of Retired School Principals (IASP)
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- The Reading League Indiana
- International Dyslexia Association
- Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
Timeline
Indiana Literacy Cadre Instructional Coach
Scott County School District 1
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Principal
Scott County School District 1
07.2013 - Current
Assistant Principal
Scott County School District 1
08.2001 - 07.2013
Second Grade Teacher
Scott County School District 1
08.1994 - 07.2001
Kindergarten Teacher
Scott County School District 1
08.1991 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Science - General Elementary
Indiana University Southeast
Praxis 5205 - Early Literacy Endorsement
State of Indiana
Master of Science - Elementary Administration And Supervision
Indiana University Southeast
Kindergarten Endorsement -
Indiana University Southeast