Cheryl-Lynn Arnold
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record, specializing in maximizing positive outcomes for students and families. Expert in implementing RTI and PBIS frameworks, achieving significant improvements in student performance. Adept at conflict resolution and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist-LTS
Bristol Warren Regional School District
Warren, RI
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed individualized reading plans for diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' reading levels and challenges.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance reading comprehension skills.
- Engaged families in supporting children's reading development at home.
- Implemented effective interventions to support struggling readers in the classroom.
Principal
Legacy Academy
Albuquerque, NM
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Oversaw all aspects of school administration for a high-profile Pre-K – 11th grade private, accredited learning academy, incorporating two individual campuses and 240+ students.
- Assessed curriculum design and collaborated with a diverse roster of teachers to establish and maintain performance goals, ensuring state and federal standards were achieved, and supporting an overall culture of learning.
- Analyzed data to identify unique student needs and implement school-wide, data-driven lesson plans to accommodate multiple learning styles.
- Programmed professional development opportunities for faculty.
- Conducted employee performance analysis and evaluations to gauge classroom methodologies, teacher strengths, and areas for improvement.
- Forged the path for graduating the academy’s first class in 2021 via the revamping of the curriculum, school policies, and positive behavioral interventions.
- Spearheaded an across-the-board remodeling of technology tools for staff and students, instituting an innovative 1:1 classroom-based computer learning system.
- Facilitated an 87.5% decrease in disciplinary referrals.
- Supervised improvements up to 75% in key Language Arts and Math standardized test scores across the elementary, middle, and high school levels, with some students increasing up to 2.5 – 3 grade levels.
- Administered a rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, transitioning to a fully virtual classroom environment with no decline in student achievement.
Third Grade Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, NM
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Conceived and implemented creative, rigorous, interactive lesson plans for a self-contained classroom in a Title I school that adhered to state, federal, and district learning standards.
- Sustained a positive instructional atmosphere and fostered interaction with students and parents.
- Guided and mentored students to identify opportunities through the use of independent learning, peer collaboration, and engagement strategies..
- Received a Recognition of Excellence designation from the New Mexico Public Education Department and was named as a Highly Effective Teacher for a strong work ethic, due diligence, and aiding discernable student growth corresponding to NMPED standards.
- Member of the schoolwide instructional council
- Literacy Team Chair
- Served on Student Crisis Intervention Team
- Developed and led various after-school student enrichment clubs and a weekly 'Homework Diner' where families could come for a free dinner, connect personally with school staff, and receive academic, social/ emotional and resource support.
Special Needs Interventionist, K-3
Plainville Public Schools
Plainville, MA
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with educational professionals and school administration to support classroom management and planning, and implement strategies to assess behavioral challenges for students in multiple grades and classrooms.
- Identified potential behavioral issues and implemented individual approaches to accommodate student needs and different learning styles.
- Developed interventions to successfully mainstream special education students into the General Education population.
Special Education Teacher, K-3
Norton Public Schools
Norton, MA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Directed and regulated the development and implementation of special education curriculum and lesson planning, incorporating Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks/CCSS, and district standards.
- Provided support to a diverse student population across academic disciplines to ensure successful participation in the least restrictive environment possible.
- Trained and mentored a team of special education paraprofessionals to impart top-tier instructional, behavioral, and other support to students both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities
American International College
Springfield, MABachelor of Science - Psychology & Behavioral Interventions
Worcester State University
Worcester, MASkills
- RTI and PBIS frameworks
- MTSS implementation
- Project-based learning
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Curriculum design and development
- Special education support
- Regulatory compliance
- Academic program development
Certification
Postgraduate Professional Special Education K-12, VA PGP-0711654
Elementary Educator 1-6, Moderate Disabilities PK-8, MA 442561
Elementary Educator K-8,Special Education K-12, NM 359743
Endorsement in Reading K-12, NM
Teaching English Language Learner (TELL) 48hr course certification, NM
Elementary Educator 1-6, Moderate Disabilities PK-8, MA 442561
Elementary Educator K-8,Special Education K-12, NM 359743
Endorsement in Reading K-12, NM
Teaching English Language Learner (TELL) 48hr course certification, NM
Selected Professional Development Training
- Fundations K-2
- LETRS
- Origo Mathematics/Stepping Stones
- I-Station
- DIBELS
- Houghton Mifflin Math Expressions
- Handwriting Without Tears
Timeline
Reading Specialist-LTS
Bristol Warren Regional School District
01.2022 - 06.2022
Principal
Legacy Academy
07.2018 - 07.2020
Third Grade Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
01.2013 - 06.2018
Special Needs Interventionist, K-3
Plainville Public Schools
01.2012 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher, K-3
Norton Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities
American International College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Behavioral Interventions
Worcester State University