Open To Work
Christine Gerber
Quincy,MA
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Flexible
Desired Job Title
Coordinator of Multi-tiered Systems of SupportPrincipalElementary School PrincipalElementary Classroom TeacherWork Type
Full TimePart TimeConsultingLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Quincy, MA, USBoston, MA
Open to relocation: No
Salary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrSummary
Expertly aligned school and district-wide systems with student data to enhance educational outcomes and address achievement gaps.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Multi-tiered Systems of Support
Cambridge Public Schools
Cambridge, MA
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinate and facilitate District MTSS Leadership Team to evaluate & implement our district MTSS systems and structures
- Work collaboratively with Directors of Curriculum and Social, Emotional Learning to select and vet evidence-based interventions, screeners, and progress-monitoring tools.
- Oversee implementation of the district's data-management platform for our multi-tiered systems of support.
- Work collaboratively with school-based teams to support their student support teams and data teams.
Principal
Kennedy-Longfellow School
Cambridge, MA
07.2010 - 01.2025
- Provided leadership and direction for all aspects of the school, including curriculum, instruction, student support services, staff development and school operations.
- Collaborated with district leaders to align school goals with broader strategic objectives focused on improving overall system performance levels.
- Developed and implemented School Improvement Plans that guided the school’s direction and was responsive to continuously changing demographics.
- Cultivated a positive and inclusive school culture that fostered collaboration, respect, and high expectations for all students and staff.
- Managed SIP and general school budgets to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Evaluated teacher performance using multiple measures including observation data, student growth outcomes, and stakeholder feedback for informed decision-making on staffing matters.
- Oversaw the implementation of multiple curricular implementation over the course of 15 years.
- Re-structured grade level and school wide leadership teams with a focus on examining data to inform practice and improve student achievement
- Established strong partnerships with parents and the community to promote student success and engagement.
- Oversaw the implementation of a $1,000,000 Merck Foundation/Lesley University technology grant
Elementary School Principal
Cunningham School
Milton, MA
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Directed strategic initiatives in school operations, emphasizing curriculum implementation and enhancement of student services.
- Evaluated teacher performance through regular observations and feedback sessions.
- Developed and executed programs aimed at nurturing a collaborative and respectful school environment, promoting elevated expectations for all stakeholders.
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to enhance support systems aimed at elevating student performance.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Various positions
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston, Newton, MA - 2nd Grade General Studies Teacher, 2003-2006
- Public School 7, New York, NY - 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade Teacher, 1996-2003
- The Dalton School, New York, NY - 2nd Grade Co-teacher, 1995-1996
- St. Bernard’s School, Inc., New York, NY - Junior School Associate, Grades 1 & 2, 1993-1995
Education
Master of Education - School Leadership/Principal Strand
06-2007
Master of Education - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
08-1997
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
05-1992
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Collaborative learning
- Inclusive environment
- Organizational leadership
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building and networking
- Organizational management
- Strategic leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Program management
Curriculum Design
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Collaborative Team Development
System and Project Management
Parent Communication and Involvement
Staff Development and Supervision
Technology Integration
Assessment and Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Timeline
Coordinator of Multi-tiered Systems of Support - Cambridge Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Principal - Kennedy-Longfellow School
07.2010 - 01.2025
Elementary School Principal - Cunningham School
07.2007 - 06.2010
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Various positions
01.1996 - 01.2006
Bank Street College of Education - Master of Education, Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Skidmore College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Master of Education, School Leadership/Principal Strand