Assessing data such as state standards and test scores; ordering and approving equipment and supply orders; responding to discipline issues; responding to emails from teachers, parents, and community members; developing and maintaining school safety procedures; working with teachers to develop curriculum standards; meeting with parents to discuss student behavioral or learning problems; hand hiring and training staff
Director of Upward Bound Program
HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
CONWAY, S.C.
01.2017 - Current
Responsible for the overall implementation of the Upward Bound Program, the day to day operations of the projects including planning, implementing and supervising of staff, overseeing the budget, developing educational programs (tutoring, college/field trips, Academic Saturday classes and summer programs), preparing monthly and annual institutional and federal reports, working with key personnel in area of high schools to identify potential students, working with parents and developing assessment and monitoring vehicles to track the 50 participants via the submission of the Annual Performance Report.
Adult Education Instructor
Horry County Schools
Conway, SC, SC
2020.11 - 2021.08
10-12
Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Helped supervisor establish and monitor individual and program objectives.
Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.
Building Level Administrator
HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS, Sigma Theta Women
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
01.2007 - 01.2014
Effectively supervise provision of instruction and IEP development to ensure that Special Education laws and procedures are appropriately followed for students qualifying for services
Liaise between district office, teachers, and parents to streamline and improve delivery of educational services; increase school's visibility and public support by sponsoring joint school / community functions
Deftly conduct all core administrative functions, including budget preparation, teacher evaluations, student bussing, curriculum, and discipline
Key Contributions:
Coordinated and implemented Special Education services for 260 students
Improved parent-school communications through implementation of monthly newsletter (ECHo), an updated school website, and organization of School Improvement Council
Recognized as a South Carolina Educational Television (ETV) “American Graduate Champion” for her commitment of time, skills and resources to make sure that young people succeed
Served as Keynote Speaker, Mary’s Parish and St
Mark Parish - Faculty and Staff, 2017
SCCGPA Conference – Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2016
Delta
WHITEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
Whiteville, N.C.
01.2003 - 01.2007
Twice merited "Principal of the Year for Whiteville City Schools" awards
Principal
Central Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Successfully restructured educational programs and administrative procedures / processes, leading to rural middle school's designation as, North Carolina ABCs School of Distinction
Hired, advised, and supervised 65 faculty and staff in providing quality instruction to student body of 375 students; administered school budgets, student transportation, and curriculum development initiatives
Strengthened community relationships by telephoning and sending positive notes to parents and by soliciting parental feedback
Key Contributions:
Significantly boosted student performance on standardized tests through extended analysis of test data, conducting collaborative meetings with teachers and parents, mining professional development opportunities, and providing ongoing student performance assessments
Increased overall student achievement and dramatically reduced number of in- / out-of-school suspensions
Delivered well-received workshop presentation, "What Successful Schools Do," Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference, NC Department of Public Instruction
Instrumental in school's two recognitions as "School of Progress: Expected Growth" (2004-2005 and 2006
Principal
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Troy, N.C.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Held bottom-line responsibility for all aspects of school administration, to include teacher mentoring and performance evaluations, facilities management, bus program, budget development, curriculum, and student discipline
Actively cultivated strong ties between school and community resources; served as facilitator for county-wide Mentoring Program workshops
Identified and successfully pursued opportunities to create new instructional programs in enrich core curriculum proficiency
Key Contributions:
Conceptualized, planned, and launched "21st Century" After-School Program
Introduced school-wide training and certification program for mentoring at-risk students.
Faculty
Visiting International
01.2001 - 01.2002
(VIF) Principal of the Year."
Director of Staff Development and AIG
WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Warrenton, N.C.
01.1999 - 01.2001
Programs, Warren County Central Office
Concurrent with graduate education, planned and created comprehensive staff development programs and optimized Academically and Intellectually Gifted Programs
Created new programs to respond to schools' needs, hired teachers, coordinated resources, and planned operational budgets
Key Contribution:
Authored winning grant proposals to enhance funding and increase reach of gifted programs.
Assistant Principal, Elementary School Teacher
WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Lincoln Heights Magnet Elementary School, Cumberland County Schools, Hoke County Schools, Seaford School District
Raleigh, Fayetteville, Raeford, Seaford, N.C. DE.
01.1995 - 01.1999
Honed expertise in public school administration as Assistant Principal
Coordinated school bus program; partnered with Principal to develop and track budgets, plan curriculum, and initiate disciplinary actions
Scheduled and conducted teacher performance evaluations
Key Contribution:
Ranked as Finalist in PTA Assistant Principal of the Year Competition
Additional professional experience as High School English and
Education
Ph.D - Educational Research and Policy Analysis
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Educational Leadership and Administration - Public Administration
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Journalism
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
Affiliations
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Association of Secondary Schools and Principals, Life is Like a Tootsie Roll Lollipop: The Adventures of Sib and Bib (Author House Publisher: 2007)
Life is Like ______Companion to Life is Like a Tootsie-Roll Lollipop (Children’s Writing Journal)
Breaking the Silence of Bullying: Play for middle/high school students (Author House Publisher: 2013)
Breaking the Silence of Bullying: Original Curriculum and Video
Family Secrets: Original Three-Act play performed by a professional director and actors, Garrett Davis Productions, to benefit a NC domestic violence prevention organization: (2013)
5 Children’s Books/with Curriculum: Daffodils of Damascus, Sometimes the Hardest Things, You are Loved; You are Forgiven, Jeff’s Greatest Victory; My Little Birthday Princess.
Boys and Girls Club of the Grand Strand contractual consultant for anti-bullying intervention, Summer 2015
Rape Crisis Center Volunteer for Horry and Georgetown Counties, SC
Founder and President: Storytelling Foundation, INC. – A nonprofit foundation committed to bringing awareness to social issues through original stories, plays, and memoirs. (See website: beverlyboone.com)
Timeline
Adult Education Instructor
Horry County Schools
2020.11 - 2021.08
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
01.2017 - Current
Director of Upward Bound Program
HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.2017 - Current
01.2015
Building Level Administrator
HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS, Sigma Theta Women
01.2007 - 01.2014
Principal
Central Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2006
WHITEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
01.2003 - 01.2007
Principal
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS
01.2001 - 01.2003
Faculty
Visiting International
01.2001 - 01.2002
Director of Staff Development and AIG
WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.1999 - 01.2001
Assistant Principal, Elementary School Teacher
WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Lincoln Heights Magnet Elementary School, Cumberland County Schools, Hoke County Schools, Seaford School District
01.1995 - 01.1999
Ph.D - Educational Research and Policy Analysis
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Educational Leadership and Administration - Public Administration