Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Cheryl Dortch

Cheryl Dortch

Interim Principal
Mooresville,NC

Summary

Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 20+ years of experience in elementary school leadership. Goal-oriented towards improving instructional planning to meet the needs of all learners through highly effective teaching strategies which ultimately improve student achievement. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.

Work History

Interim Principal / Assistant Principal

Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville , NC
2019.07 - Current
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.

MTSS Coach / MTSS Coordinator / Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington , KY
2015.07 - 2019.06
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives for activities, distributing variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  • Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
  • Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.
  • Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
  • Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities.
  • Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.

Teacher / Assistant Principal

Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville , NC
2003.07 - 2015.02
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Teacher

Huntersville Christian Academy
Huntersville , NC
2002.08 - 2003.06
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher

Daviess County Public Schools
Owensboro , KY
1998.08 - 2002.06
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Education

Educational Specialist - School Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2014.06 - 2020.12

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
2000.09 - 2002.05

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
1994.08 - 1997.12

High School Diploma -

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
1987.08 - 1990.05

Skills

Student achievement

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Accomplishments

2011 Teacher of the Year, South Elementary School

2011 District Teacher of the Year, Mooresville Graded School District

Timeline

Interim Principal / Assistant Principal

Mooresville Graded School District
2019.07 - Current

MTSS Coach / MTSS Coordinator / Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
2015.07 - 2019.06

Educational Specialist - School Leadership

Liberty University
2014.06 - 2020.12

Teacher / Assistant Principal

Mooresville Graded School District
2003.07 - 2015.02

Teacher

Huntersville Christian Academy
2002.08 - 2003.06

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Indiana Wesleyan University
2000.09 - 2002.05

Teacher

Daviess County Public Schools
1998.08 - 2002.06

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Western Kentucky University
1994.08 - 1997.12

High School Diploma -

Tates Creek High School
1987.08 - 1990.05
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