CHRISTY A. REYNOLDS
6 Pear Tree Road Haverhill,Massachusetts
Summary
Dedicated education leader with a doctorate in Leadership in Schooling and a history of success in academic program development and teacher supervision. Aiming to contribute expertise in preparing, training, and supporting educators on a national scale. Proficient in curriculum development, program oversight, and adept at fostering collaborative partnerships. Excited to leverage extensive leadership experience to advance the mission of enhancing the quality of preschool education for all children.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Dean of Academic Programs
Cambridge College
01.2023 - Current
- Serves on School of Education and Counseling Leadership Team, Curriculum Committee (Chairperson), Canvas Credentialing Committee, Advising Committee, Faculty Handbook Committee, and Honor Society Team
- Supported development of 30+ asynchronous courses for Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of Moderate Disabilities, and School Nurse Education programs
- Developed micro-courses focused on advising, lesson planning, cultural responsiveness, curriculum literacy, inclusive practices, and anti-racist teaching practices to address licensure needs for students across all programs
Program Chair, Early Childhood Teacher Program
Cambridge College
08.2018 - Current
- Oversees program development and revision, scheduling, recruitment, and retention efforts
- Serves as primary advisor to 175 graduate students and secondary advisor to 400 students
- Mediates issues with faculty and students
Senior Faculty Member
Cambridge College
08.2015 - Current
- Teaches online, hybrid, and in-person courses, including The Development of Young Children, The Reflective Practitioner, Collaboration and Consultation, Adapting Materials for Students with Disabilities, and Practicum Seminar
- Incorporates instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction
- Supervises candidates in their full practicums in early childhood centers and elementary schools
- Supports school-based supervising practitioners, providing training and guidance in administration of the state's assessment system
- Serves as Dissertation Chair, guiding doctoral candidates through their research and writing process
Lead Evaluator
Western Governors University
05.2018 - Current
- Evaluates performance assessments for students in Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology, Master of Science in Instructional Design, and Master of Education in Instructional Design and Educational Technology programs
- Serves as subject matter expert and coach for team of 40+ evaluators, supporting calibration and continuous improvement
- Delivers synchronous and asynchronous training to faculty members related to assessments, evaluation practices, and course resource documents
- Participates on development teams for objective and performance-based assessments
- Reviews courses and assessments to ensure compliance with standards for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Adjunct Professor
University Of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught courses, including Supervision and Evaluation, in School Leadership master's and doctoral programs.
- Supervised students during full practicums in elementary schools
Associate Lecturer
University Of Massachusetts Boston
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Taught courses in Teach Next Year program for aspiring early childhood and elementary educators
- Supervised 25+ students completing their early childhood and elementary practicums in Boston's inner city schools
Assistant, Associate & Interim Principal
Miles River Middle School
07.2004 - 06.2014
- Managed scheduling, daily operations, teacher supervision, discipline, and student support in middle school of 500 students and 65 faculty and staff members.
- Served as supervising principal for middle school when middle and high schools merged
Classroom Teacher
North Andover Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2004
- Taught sixth-grade mathematics and social studies using a team-based, co-teaching model
- Served as Math Curriculum Coordinator and Trainer for Grades 6-8
Classroom Teacher
Paul F. Doyon Memorial School
09.1997 - 09.1998
- Taught all subjects in Grade 4 inclusion classroom
- Used hands-on, student-centered, interest-based approach
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Second Vice President
Drakes Island Improvement Association
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Established calendar of youth and adult social activities in active summer community
Executive Director
Drakes Island Improvement Association
06.2002 - 09.2002
- Generated and supervised daily youth activities for children, ages 4-16
Program Director of Preschool Day Camp
Drakes Island Improvement Association
06.1990 - 09.1995
- Facilitated program of daily hands-on activities, prioritizing safe and non-competitive play to nurture natural curiosity and independence
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance to provide high-quality and consistent service to program participants
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership in Schooling
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA06.2007
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Government And International Relations
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05.1996
Certification
- Administrator, Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (All Levels – PreK-12) – Initial License
- Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK-6) – Initial License
- Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal (5-8) – Professional License
- Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal (9-12) – Initial License
- Teacher, Elementary (1-6) – Professional License
Skills
- Well-versed in educational methodologies such as Montessori, play-based learning, and project-based learning
- Skilled in Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and Articulate Rise for course development and management
- Proficient with Teams, Outlook, Salesforce, Workday, Jira Resource Management (JRM), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suites
- Adept with planning and coordination, communication, course and program assessment, multi-tiered support systems, and database administration
Publications
- Hall-Reynolds, C.A. & O’Dwyer, L.M. (2008). Examining the relationships among emotional intelligence, coping mechanisms for stress and leadership effectiveness for middle school principals. Journal of School Leadership, 18(5), 472-500.
- O’Dwyer, L.M. & Hall-Reynolds, C.A. Examining the relationships among emotional intelligence coping mechanisms for stress and leadership effectiveness for middle school principals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, April 2009, San Diego, CA.
Timeline
Assistant Dean of Academic Programs
Cambridge College
01.2023 - Current
Program Chair, Early Childhood Teacher Program
Cambridge College
08.2018 - Current
Lead Evaluator
Western Governors University
05.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University Of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate Lecturer
University Of Massachusetts Boston
01.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Faculty Member
Cambridge College
08.2015 - Current
Second Vice President
Drakes Island Improvement Association
06.2014 - 09.2019
Assistant, Associate & Interim Principal
Miles River Middle School
07.2004 - 06.2014
Executive Director
Drakes Island Improvement Association
06.2002 - 09.2002
Classroom Teacher
North Andover Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2004
Classroom Teacher
Paul F. Doyon Memorial School
09.1997 - 09.1998
Program Director of Preschool Day Camp
Drakes Island Improvement Association
06.1990 - 09.1995
Doctor of Education - Leadership in Schooling
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Government And International Relations
University of Notre Dame
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