Bonnie Carmen
Staley,USA
Summary
Accomplished, bilingual educational leader with 30+ years of experience spanning Pre-K through high school administration. Currently serving as Assistant Principal with demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership, teacher evaluation, curriculum development, and building positive school culture. Proven track record in data-driven decision making, professional development, and creating inclusive learning environments. Skilled in managing complex operations including scheduling, testing coordination, budget oversight, and student support services. Committed to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth for all students during the critical middle school years.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Cedar Ridge High School
Orange County, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise and mentor faculty across World Language, ESL, Mathematics, English, Science, and Cultural Arts departments, fostering instructional excellence and professional collaboration
- Facilitate curriculum design, implementation, and supervision across multiple departments ensuring alignment with state standards and district priorities
- Conduct formal teacher evaluations using NCEES protocols, providing actionable feedback and supporting continuous instructional improvement
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and monitor Professional Growth Plans (PGPs), guiding reflective goal-setting and conducting comprehensive end-of-year reviews
- Lead co-teaching initiatives between core content and ESL teachers to enhance instructional delivery for diverse learners
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all standardized and school-based testing programs including PSAT, WIDA ACCESS, AP Exams, and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments
- Manage complex master scheduling for high school students across multiple grade levels
- Assist principal in recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new staff, ensuring alignment with school culture and instructional priorities
- Utilize data systems (EVAAS, NCEES, Infinite Campus, ELLevation) to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions
- Manage student discipline referrals with emphasis on restorative practices, accountability, and student growth
- Collaborate as part of administrative team to cultivate positive school culture and strengthen faculty relationships
- Develop and expand sheltered instruction classes supporting newcomer students in academic success and social integration
ESL (Newcomer) Teacher & Math Co-Teacher
Carrboro High School
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented differentiated math curriculum tailored to academic and linguistic needs of English Learner students
- Co-taught mathematics classes in Spanish alongside core content teachers, facilitating comprehension and accelerating learning outcomes
- Assessed and monitored student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted interventions
- Collaborated with families to strengthen home-school connections and support graduation success
- Maintained comprehensive student data tracking academic growth, language proficiency, and intervention outcomes
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
District-Level English Learner Program Leadership
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Collaborated in creation and implementation of three district newcomer centers (elementary, middle, and high school levels), serving newly arrived multilingual students annually
- Partnered with district EL Coordinator to plan and manage Title III budget and expenditures, ensuring strategic allocation of resources
- Supported ESL teachers across 20 district schools through curriculum development, testing coordination, instructional coaching, and program implementation
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations governing English Learner services, including monitoring and documentation
- Contributed to staffing and resource allocations for school-year and summer EL programming
Lead Teacher (ESL) & SIOP Trainer/Coach
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided instructional leadership and mentoring for ESL teachers across the district
- Facilitated professional learning communities focused on best practices for English Learners
- Coordinated testing and assessment programs for multilingual students
- Served as liaison between schools, families, and community resources
English as a Second Language Academic Coach
Alamance-Burlington Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Designed and implemented professional development trainings for K-12 teachers promoting best practices for EL instruction
- Coached teachers on implementation of evidence-based strategies for multilingual learners
- Collaborated with curriculum teams to scaffold content across all subject areas for grades 6-12
- Facilitated vertical alignment and instructional consistency across school levels
Statewide Professional Development & Instructional Support
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Conducted statewide trainings for teachers on ExC-ELL methods in reading, writing, and tiered vocabulary instruction
- Visited schools statewide to observe lessons and provide coaching based on ExC-ELL framework
- Delivered targeted feedback to strengthen instructional quality and foster continuous professional growth
- Collaborated with NCDPI teams to review, select, and evaluate instructional materials for statewide professional development
- Consulted with school leaders to design professional development aligned with school improvement goals
- Planned and facilitated regional professional development institutes training school-based teams in SIOP implementation
- Conducted classroom observations and coaching visits, modeling best practices in sheltered instruction
- EL Support Team
Classroom Teacher
Randolph County Schools
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Provided English language development instruction across elementary and middle grades
- Delivered content instruction emphasizing inquiry-based learning and differentiation
- Taught all core content areas in self-contained classroom setting
- Consistently demonstrated strong classroom management, data-informed instruction, and family engagement
Education
Doctorate of Education (EdD) - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Carolina University
01.2022
Master of Arts - School Administration
Liberty University
01.2019
Master of Arts - Education - ESL
Dominican University
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Oswego
01.1993
Skills
- EVAAS and NCEES
- Infinite Campus and ELLevation
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
- SIOP and ExC-ELL
- Restorative practices
- Co-teaching models
- Curriculum design
- Teacher evaluation
- Student intervention
- Data analysis
- Instructional coaching
- Educational leadership
- Program development
- Standardized testing
- Relationship building and networking
- Documentation
- Parent engagement and communication
Certification
North Carolina School Administration
References
- Dr. Anna Hipps, Principal, Cedar Ridge High School, 919-245-4000, anna.hipps@orange.k12.nc.us
- Helen Atkins, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 919-548-6663, hatkins@chccs.k12.nc.us
Degree
EdD
Additional References
Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Cedar Ridge High School
01.2022 - Current
ESL (Newcomer) Teacher & Math Co-Teacher
Carrboro High School
01.2018 - 01.2022
District-Level English Learner Program Leadership
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
01.2018 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher (ESL) & SIOP Trainer/Coach
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2018
English as a Second Language Academic Coach
Alamance-Burlington Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
Statewide Professional Development & Instructional Support
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
01.2010 - 01.2014
Classroom Teacher
Randolph County Schools
01.1995 - 01.2012
Doctorate of Education (EdD) - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Carolina University
Master of Arts - School Administration
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Education - ESL
Dominican University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Oswego