Diamond Berry
Walterboro,South Carolina
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-5 Instructional Facilitator
Colleton County School District
07.2023 - Current
- Led efforts to improve literacy proficiency scores from a baseline of 21% to 33% and math proficiency scores from 10% to 22% in one year through focused Tier II and Tier III interventions and personalized instructional strategies.
- Spearheaded initiatives to boost iReady Reading and Math scores, with projected proficiency scores over 50%.
- Led and facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to empower teachers with effective instructional strategies and data-driven insights, fostering collaboration and ongoing professional development.
- Provided targeted coaching to teachers, assisting them with best practices, data analysis, and adapting lessons to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Utilized student performance data to inform instructional strategies and guide interventions, focusing on improving student outcomes in literacy and math.
- Built strong connections with the local community by partnering with parents, local businesses, and community organizations to support academic initiatives and create enriching academic opportunities for students.
Literacy Coach
Colleton County School District
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive school reading plans that enhanced school literacy scores by 15% and improved student reading outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in successfully adopting and implementing a new district-wide reading curriculum, providing ongoing coaching and support.
- Organized and led engaging 6 Literacy Nights to promote family involvement and encourage a love for reading within the school community.
- Played a key role in planning and executing school Read-In events, fostering a school-wide reading culture and increasing student engagement.
- Collaborated with school leadership to align literacy instruction with district goals and standards, ensuring cohesive educational practices.
Elementary School Teacher
Colleton County School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Taught 1st Grade and 3rd Grade
- Served as Grade Level Chair, leading and supporting fellow teachers to ensure alignment with curriculum goals and enhance instructional practices.
- Consistently recognized as a top-performing teacher within the grade level, known for driving high academic achievement and student growth.
- Taught in a blended classroom model, successfully delivering simultaneous in-person and online instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Nominated for Rookie Teacher of the Year during the first year of teaching, demonstrating early excellence in classroom management and student engagement.
Education
Elementaty Principal Tier I Certification - Elementary Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY12-2024
Gifted And Talented Endorsement - Elementary Education
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC04-2024
Read To Succeed Literacy Coach Endorsement - Elementary Education
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC04-2022
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Mathematics
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC05-2019
Skills
- School Special Events Coordinator
- PBIS Committee Chair
- School Testing Coordinator
- Title I Program Manager
- Family Engagement Coordinator
- Special Education LEA
- NTA & Induction Coach
- Summer School DIrector
- District Convocation Team Member
- District PD Presenter
- My First Library Coordinator
- School Technology Coordinator
- School Textbook Coordinator
Accomplishments
- 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year at Forest Hills Elementary School
- 2022-2023 District Teacher of the Year Finalist
- SCASA Presenter
- Newberry College Recruitment Presenter
Certification
- Elementary Principal - Tier I (PK-Grade 8)
- Teacher Evaluator, South Carolina Department of Education
- Teacher Mentor, South Carolina Department of Education
- Read to Succeed Literacy Coach Endorsement
- Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsement
- Gifted and Talented Education Endorsement
- LETRS Completer, Lexia
- Cognitive Coaching, Thinking Collaborative
- Certified School Testing Coordinator
- CPR Certified
SKILLS
Resource allocation & budgeting, data analysis, scheduling, communication, teamwork and collaboration, time management, classroom observation and feedback, professional development facilitation, instructional coaching, assessment analysis, culturally responsive pedagogy and practices
Timeline
K-5 Instructional Facilitator
Colleton County School District
07.2023 - Current
Literacy Coach
Colleton County School District
08.2022 - 07.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Colleton County School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
Elementaty Principal Tier I Certification - Elementary Education
Bank Street College of Education
Gifted And Talented Endorsement - Elementary Education
Converse College
Read To Succeed Literacy Coach Endorsement - Elementary Education
College of Charleston
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Mathematics
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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