Bridget Chaves
Cincinnati
Summary
Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and the development of those served. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment with strong outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective leadership, management and communication skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Educator for U.S. Embassies
U.S. Department of State
Remote
08.2025 - Current
- Establish strong relationships and communicate with diverse population of global learners
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success
Reviewer/Writer / Facilitator
EdReports
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: https://www.edreports.org/
- Collaborate with colleagues throughout the country to participate in curriculum reviews
- Review math curricula programs to ensure high quality materials are standards aligned
- Write reports for math curricula programs to reflect the team rubric reviews
Adjunct Faculty Member
Wilmington University School of Education
Georgetown, DE
01.2007 - Current
- Utilize various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and improve program outcomes.
- Engage students with insightful and practical classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Use of Canvas, Blackboard, Schoology, Task Stream
- Develop course content/provide direct instruction through face to face/hybrid/online learning models
- EDL 7110: Innovation in Practice: hybrid
- EDU 7073: Curriculum Theory and Planning
- EDL 7113: Leadership and Governance
- EDU 314: Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education: hybrid
- EDU 311: Assistive Technology: hybrid
- EDU 310: Applied Behavior Analysis and Class Culture: hybrid
- EPY 201: Development and Implementation of IEP’s: hybrid
- EPY 301: Assessment of Exceptional Children and IEPs: hybrid
- EPY 402: Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children: hybrid
- EPY 306: Educational Psychology and Assessment: hybrid
- RDG 306: Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Disabilities: hybrid
Superintendent
Milford School District
Milford, DE
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Oversee all aspects of a rural school district that serves approximately 4500 diverse students
- Responsible for full implementation of the District Strategic Plan
- Write, manage and implement local, state, and federal grants
- Member of the State of Delaware Child Protection Accountability Commission Education Committee (CPAC)
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes
Director of Student Learning
Milford School District
Milford, DE
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Oversee the development and implementation of Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV federal grants
- Oversee all aspects of the district Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 learning, curriculum and instruction, assessment, professional development, student achievement and community involvement
- District coordinator for Career and Technical Education, World Language Spanish Immersion, English Language Learners, Response to Intervention, Dual-Enrollment partnerships, Gifted and Talented programming, and Adult English as a Second Language programming and family literacy partnership
- Supervise Building Administrators, Technology Department, and Curriculum Staff
- Co-Chair of the State of Delaware Social Studies Coalition, 2018 - 2020
- Governor's English Learners Task Force, 2018 – 2023
- State of Delaware ESSA Advisory Committee Member – 2020 – 2023
Director of Elementary Education
Milford School District
Milford, DE
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversee all aspects of elementary programming including the district elementary schools, curriculum and instruction, assessment, professional development, student achievement and community involvement.
- Oversee development and implementation of Title I, Title II, Title III and homelessness federal grants.
- District coordinator for World language Spanish immersion program, English Language Learners, Response to Intervention, Gifted and Talented programming.
- Supervise elementary administrative team.
Principal
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Lake Forest School District, DE
01.2012 - 01.2015
Principal
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Lake Forest School District, DE
01.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Principal
Morris Early Childhood Center
Milford School District, DE
01.2007 - 01.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Chapel District Elementary School
Talbot County, MD
01.2001 - 01.2004
First Grade Teacher
Chapel District Elementary School
Talbot County, MD
01.1998 - 01.2001
Teacher Resource Specialist
Choptank Elementary School
Cambridge, MD
01.1998 - 01.1998
First Grade Teacher
South Pacific Academy
Pago Pago, American Samoa
01.1996 - 01.1997
Education
Doctoral Degree - Leadership and Innovation
Wilmington University
Georgetown, Delaware01.2006
Master of Education - School Leadership and Instruction
Wilmington University
Georgetown, Delaware01.2000
Bachelor of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois01.1996
Skills
- Visionary
- Problem-solver
- Collaborator
- Strength in relationship building
- Deep knowledge of educational pedagogy
Certification
- Valid through 2029: State of Delaware
- August 2029 / 2004 Delaware Administrative Certificate - School Leader I and School Leader II
- August 2000 / July 2001 Maryland Administrative Certificate and Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate
Timeline
English Language Educator for U.S. Embassies
U.S. Department of State
08.2025 - Current
Superintendent
Milford School District
05.2023 - 06.2025
Reviewer/Writer / Facilitator
EdReports
01.2017 - Current
Director of Student Learning
Milford School District
01.2017 - 01.2023
Director of Elementary Education
Milford School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
Principal
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Principal
Lake Forest South Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Adjunct Faculty Member
Wilmington University School of Education
01.2007 - Current
Assistant Principal
Morris Early Childhood Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Chapel District Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
First Grade Teacher
Chapel District Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Teacher Resource Specialist
Choptank Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.1998
First Grade Teacher
South Pacific Academy
01.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Education - School Leadership and Instruction
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Doctoral Degree - Leadership and Innovation
Wilmington University
Publications
- Penn name: Bridget Amory-Chaves
- Journey Through Costa Rica with Beatrice: Adventures in Spanish: Places | Higher Education
- Creating a Supportive Environment for Teacher Well-being | Teaching Channel
- Mi Pasaporte para conocer Costa Rica!/My Passport to learn about Costa Rica! | Higher Education
- Meet Beatrice: Adventures in Spanish | Higher Education
- Using Reflective Practice for Professional Development | Teaching Channel
- 9 Strategies for School Administrators Navigating the Teacher Recruitment Process | Teaching Channel
- Anticipated 2025: Meet Beatrice: Adventures in Spanish & companion text La Guia: A guidebook to help navigate World Language Spanish Immersion: https://www.innovativek12publishing.com/
- Creating Effective New Teacher Mentor Programs | Teaching Channel
- 3 Protocols to Mandate for a School Culture that Promotes Feedback | Teaching Channel
- How Coaches Can Prepare to Mentor New Teachers | Teaching Channel
- 3 Supports District Leaders Should Have in Place for Next School Year | Teaching Channel
- Brillante, P, & Chen, J, et al (2023) Casebook in Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs. NAEYC. ISBN: 1952331129 ISBN13: 9781952331121 Casebook: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8 | NAEYC
- Kapow! Becoming a Differentiation Crusader | Higher Education
- So You Want to Become a Classroom Crusader? Breaking into Instructional Strategies | Higher Education
- Amory, Bridget. “Playful Learning: A Framework for Engaging Young Children: Meeting The Needs Of All Students, edited by Gayle Mindes, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2019, pp. 136 – 155.
- Amory, Bridget. “Classroom Management with Special Techniques for Managing Challenging Behaviors.” Teaching Children with Challenging Behaviors: Practical Strategies for Early Childhood Educators, by Gayle Mindes, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018, pp. 96–128.
- Co-author of Instructor’s Manual for Assessing Young Children with Gayle Mindes and Merrill/Prentice Hall, 2006 and 2010 and 2013 (in progress)
- Www.naesp.org/resources/1/Principal/2008/M1web1.pdf
- Author of Understanding High-Stakes Assessments: Children’s Perspectives ISBN: 978-3-8364-4159-9, 2008
Training
- AASA’s Aspiring Superintendents Academy for Female Leaders Professional Learning Cohort Member 2020 - 2021
- Member of Delaware Association of School Administrators (DASA)
- LETRS Training, Delaware Department of Education
- Member of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Participant with Leadership Coaching through Department of Education Race to the Top initiative, 2011 – 2013
- Learning Focused Strategies Training with Max Thompson, 2009 – 2015
- DIBELS training / Reading Assist, 2007 – 2009
- Advanced Educational Technology Certification, 2007
- Attendance at the Assessment Training Institute, 2004
- Invited early childhood expert presenter at Delaware Technical Community College’s Week of the Young Child, 2009
- State of Delaware Cluster participation including Assessment (2005), Technology (2007), Differentiated Instruction (2008), and English Language Learners (2008 – 2009)
- Attendance at the Annual SAELP Conference 2004, 2005, 2006
- Lecture presentations at the NAEYC National Conferences in 1997, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009
- Lecture presentations at the DAEYC Annual Conferences in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 with faculty members
- Lecture presenter at the Delaware READ Aloud Annual Conference 2007, 2008, 2009 with faculty members