Cheryl Berry
Elementary Administration
Saint Simons Island,GA
Summary
Dedicated administrator offering 21 years of experience in elementary education leadership. Expertise in enhancing school culture, fostering lasting relationships, partnering with others to meet objectives, and promoting academic excellence. Committed to parent communication, staff management, and fostering a high-quality, nurturing learning environment in early childhood education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Glynn County Board of Education
Brunswick, GA
08.2016 - Current
- Staff evaluations, Instructional Leadership, Professional Learning and Development, Development of Professional Learning Plans, Testing Coordinator, School Operations
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF INSTRUCTION
Houston County Board of Education
Warner Robins, GA
01.2015 - 05.2016
- FTE Coordinator Building Level, Instructional Scheduling, Professional Learning and Development, Testing Coordinator, Staff Evaluations
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Houston County Board of Education
Warner Robins, GA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated District Level Professional Learning for Specialized Instructional Practices
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coached and mentored teachers of Specialized Education
- Generated Data analysis and Intervention Alignment
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Specialist in Education Leadership -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 01.2017 - 05.2018
Masters in Special Education P-12 -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN 01.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelors Early Childhood -
GEORGIA SOUTHER UNIVERSITY
Statesboro, GA 09.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Program Management
School Administration
Compassion and Empathy
Staff Management
Relationship Building and Networking
Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Specialist in Education Leadership -
Georgia State University
01.2017 - 05.2018
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Glynn County Board of Education
08.2016 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF INSTRUCTION
Houston County Board of Education
01.2015 - 05.2016
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Houston County Board of Education
01.2013 - 01.2015
Masters in Special Education P-12 -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelors Early Childhood -
GEORGIA SOUTHER UNIVERSITY
09.1991 - 05.1995