Cheryl Vergauwen

• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

During my tenure in Charleston, I created engaging lesson plans to reach advanced learners (gifted learners), 57% of my students showed significant growth on MAP scores results from fall to spring testing. I attended workshops to further my knowledge in reaching gifted learners. I attended Converse University to obtain necessary credentials to meet South Carolina teaching standards for gifted learners (required by all teachers teaching gifted learners). I analyzed data to drive instruction and implemented the brand new EL Curriculum with significant success

During my time at SSCISD, I created engaging virtual lesson plans during COVID (50% rate of attendance). I was Student Council Advisor (quadrupled the SC budget within one year via fundraisers developed by students) I also created engaging lesson plans for in-person learning once students returned to the classroom I analyzed data to drive instructional needs for each student level of learning

During my tenure as an assistant to the principal, I also served as the Campus Testing Coordinator, GT Coordinator, At-Risk Coordinator, SST Chair, 504 Coordinator, ARD Facilitator, team building, and new/tenured teacher training.

In addition, I:

• Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
• Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
• Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
• Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
• Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
• Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
• Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
• Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
• Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
• Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
• Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
• Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.