Cary Gill
Educational Leadership
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
A goal-oriented leader driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies. An organizational leader offering 25 years of experience in education who brings strong communication skills and staff management. A hard worker that focuses on enforcing district and school policies as well as strengths in technology and using data to drive decisions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Jefferson County Schools
Harpers Ferry, WV
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal
Jefferson County Schools
Harpers Ferry, WV
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Head Teacher & Interventionist
Jefferson County Schools
Shepherdstown, WV
08.2014 - 07.2022
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans for students.
- Worked closely with principal on schedule management
- 504 and SAT coordinator
- Test coordinator for school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Collaborated with administrator on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Elementary Interim Assistant Principal
Jefferson County Schools
Shepherdstown, WV
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Jefferson County Schools
Shepherdstown, WV
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Arlington County Public Schools
Arlington, VA
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Caroline County Schools
Bowling Green, VA
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV 08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Student achievement
Group facilitation
Student and parent relations
Technology integration
Communication with staff
Policy and procedure adherence
Group facilitation and presentations
Instructional leadership
Multitasking ability
Staff Management
Schedule oversight
Proficient in all Microsoft software
Safety and security procedures
Documentation
Community engagement
Timeline
Principal
Jefferson County Schools
04.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Principal
Jefferson County Schools
08.2022 - 03.2023
Elementary Interim Assistant Principal
Jefferson County Schools
08.2016 - 12.2016
Head Teacher & Interventionist
Jefferson County Schools
08.2014 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Wheeling Jesuit University
08.2014 - 08.2015
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Jefferson County Schools
08.2008 - 06.2014
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Arlington County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2007
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Caroline County Schools
08.1998 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Westminster College
08.1994 - 05.1998