Cheryl Alexander
Washington,DC
Summary
Instructional coach with a strong record at Burrville Elementary School, enhancing teacher practices through data analysis and evidence-based feedback. Skilled in curriculum design and development of professional learning communities, driving improved student performance and increased parental engagement. Utilizes differentiated support strategies to achieve educational excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
JC Nalle Elementary School
Washington, DC
01.2014 - Current
- Design and implement objective-driven Language Arts lessons to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Differentiate instruction based on analysis of data from standards-based assessments.
- Conduct demonstration lessons for colleague evaluation of best practices in teaching.
- Mentor aspiring educators within Urban Teachers Program to promote professional development.
Instructional Coach
Burrville Elementary School
Washington, DC
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Effectively monitor teacher implementation of and progress toward coaching goals
- Increased student performance through implementation of BURST, DIBELS, TRC, Progress monitoring
- Analyze Paced Interim Assessment data to inform instructional decisions
- Lead effective professional learning communities: Guided Reading, Reading/Writing Workshop and Responsive Classroom, Fundations, Data Analysis
Instructional Coach
Miner Elementary School
, DC
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Effectively support teachers with the implementation of all variables of the Teaching and Learning Framework
- Facilitate Achievement Network Data Meetings to analyze interim assessments
- Lead engaging professional development sessions: Reading Writing Workshop, Instructional Strategies That Work, Literacy Stations, Implementing and Analyzing Running Records
- Utilize appropriate and effective technology to support instructional strategies.
- Model lessons, provide teachers with feedback for support, and conduct side-by-side in class instructional support
- Collaborate with cohort coaches by planning units of study from the CCSS, meet monthly to share coaching strategies
- Serve as liaison to volunteer tutors from the US State Department
- District of Columbia Public Schools
Classroom Teacher
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Planned and effectively implemented standards-based unit plans lesson plans
- Administered standardized, curriculum based, and teacher developed assessments
- Implemented district-wide curriculum with the implementation of various independent resources
- Coordinated and managed After School programs, Power Hour (Academic Enrichment Program) and dance team
Classroom Teacher
Rosaryville Elementary School
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Prince Georges County Public Schools
Classroom Teacher
Merit Elementary School
Washington, DC
01.1998 - 01.2001
- District of Columbia Public School
Education
Master of Education - Adult Education and Training
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Allen University
Columbia, SC01.1996
Skills
- Coaching and professional development
- Curriculum design
- Goal setting and planning
- Evidence-based feedback
- Data analysis and curriculum implementation
- Differentiated support strategies
- Responsive classroom practices
- Parent and community engagement
- Professional learning communities
Accreditation
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Washington, DC and Maryland Teaching Certificates, Grades K-6
- American Federation of Teachers Professional Development Facilitator
- Washington Teacher’s Union Professional Development Facilitator
- Teachers College, Reading and Writing Project Certificate
Technology Proficiencies
- Microsoft Windows
- Mac OS (Apple software)
- Smartboard
- Document readers
Key Skills And Achievements
- Develop strong yet achievable coaching goals for teachers focused on student academic achievement goals
- Analyze teacher practices and student needs to guide the development of teacher support model
- Provide evidence-based feedback following lesson observations and activities to support teacher growth
- Utilize differentiated coaching structures to meet individual professional needs of teachers
- Deliver quality Professional Development sessions (Data Meetings, Study Groups, etc.)
- Analyze ANET, MCLASS, and PARCC data
- Organize effective student support programs to improve annual student achievement
- Support teachers’ development of quality, standards-based unit plans comprised of objective-driven lessons
- Implement the Responsive Classroom model as a tool for creating a positive classroom community
- Effectively manage school-wide and classroom policies, procedures and routines
- Implement reading and writing workshops as a vehicle for implementing district-wide curriculum programs
- Create parent and community partnerships to build supportive social and academic support for students
- Implement and support school-wide initiatives through use of strong professional learning communities
Certification
Elementary Education K-6
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
JC Nalle Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
Instructional Coach
Burrville Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Instructional Coach
Miner Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Classroom Teacher
01.2003 - 01.2009
Classroom Teacher
Rosaryville Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2003
Classroom Teacher
Merit Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Master of Education - Adult Education and Training
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Allen University