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Kerry Devine

New York

Summary

Curriculum Coordinator and Elementary Educator with over 20 years of experience in progressive, inclusive, and student-centered schools. Skilled in integrated curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and classroom leadership. Known for designing culturally responsive learning environments and fostering strong school-family partnerships. Seeking opportunities in teaching or administration at mission-driven schools.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Additional Teaching Roles (Pre-2013)
  • City and Country School, Eliza Corwin Frost Center, Elysian Charter School, Arbor School, St. John Fisher School
  • Details available upon request or in full resume version.

Head Teacher, 1st Grade

Manhattan Country School
01.2024 - Current
  • Developing and delivering an integrated, developmentally appropriate 1st grade curriculum aligned with MCS’s progressive and social justice-focused mission.
  • Creating a student-centered classroom environment emphasizing hands-on learning, community building, and collaborative inquiry.
  • Leading literacy and math instruction using a workshop model and differentiated small-group approaches.
  • Collaborating with colleagues on cross-grade curriculum planning and participating in weekly faculty meetings and professional development sessions.
  • Maintaining close communication with families through narrative reports and parent conferences.

Head Co-Teacher, 1st/2nd Grade

Corlears School
01.2018 - Current
  • Co-created a mixed-age learning environment using the Responsive Classroom approach, fostering student-led inquiry and social-emotional development.
  • Delivered differentiated literacy instruction in small-group workshops using Words Their Way and diverse children's literature, resulting in improved reading comprehension and spelling proficiency.
  • Facilitated 2nd grade Writers Workshop using Teachers College curriculum, supporting students in developing narrative and expository writing skills.
  • Instructed 1st grade math using Contexts For Learning Math, promoting conceptual understanding through real-world problem-solving scenarios.
  • Maintained consistent parent communication through conferences and narrative reports, building strong home-school relationships and fostering student growth.
  • Participated in weekly curriculum design meetings to align instructional strategies and co-develop interdisciplinary units across grade levels.

Curriculum Coordinator

Manhattan Country School
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led schoolwide curriculum planning, supporting vertical alignment and integration of progressive, social justice-oriented instruction across grades.
  • Facilitated collaborative curriculum development among faculty through weekly planning sessions, professional development workshops, and one-on-one coaching.
  • Guided teachers in the implementation of responsive and anti-bias pedagogical practices, with a focus on inclusive literacy, inquiry-based learning, and equity-centered classroom culture.
  • Partnered with school leadership to evaluate program effectiveness, coordinate assessment practices, and support faculty hiring and onboarding.
  • Provided ongoing mentorship to teaching staff and facilitated cross-grade planning teams to enhance interdisciplinary learning.
  • Contributed to accreditation preparation, school communications, and family engagement around curriculum.
  • Transitioned back into classroom teaching in 2024-25 to support program needs during school closure.
  • Note: School closing at the end of the 2024-25 year.

Head Teacher / Co-Teacher, 2nd Grade

Manhattan Country School
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Co-led a progressive 2nd grade classroom with full instructional and planning responsibilities, fostering inquiry-driven and collaborative learning.
  • Taught integrated curriculum rooted in social studies, with emphasis on multicultural literature, social justice themes, and experiential learning.
  • Designed and launched a year-long NYC study unit, connecting geography, economics, and family history through student-centered projects.
  • Coordinated and chaperoned annual overnight trips to school’s farm campus, integrating environmental science and community-building experiences.
  • Taught math using a flexible, concept-based approach drawing from Contexts for Learning, TERC, and student-driven inquiry.
  • Delivered reading and writing instruction through a balanced literacy model combining Writers Workshop and phonics-based skills groups.
  • Built strong school-home partnerships through consistent communication, including conferences, narrative reports, and curriculum presentations.
  • Participated in collaborative curriculum design and faculty meetings to support cohesive, cross-grade instructional planning.

Education

MS - Elementary Education

Bank Street College of Education
01.2001

BS - Business Administration

LeMoyne College
01.1994

Skills

  • Curriculum Design & Implementation
  • Faculty Coaching & Mentorship
  • Responsive Classroom Practices
  • Anti-Bias & Social Justice Education
  • Workshop Model Literacy Instruction
  • Parent Communication & Reporting
  • Interdisciplinary Unit Planning
  • School-Wide Professional Development

Accomplishments

  • Instructional Leadership
  • - Led curriculum planning and vertical alignment across K-8 program at Manhattan Country School
  • - Guided teachers in integrating social justice and anti-bias practices into instruction
  • - Partnered with leadership on faculty onboarding and assessment review
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • - Facilitated cross-grade curriculum teams and weekly planning sessions
  • - Supported staff through coaching, professional development, and curriculum workshops
  • - Provided leadership during accreditation prep and school transition planning
  • Innovative Curriculum Design
  • - Designed a year-long NYC study as core social studies unit at MCS
  • - Developed integrated math/literacy instruction using TERC and Teachers College frameworks
  • - Implemented project-based, interdisciplinary units with real-world applications

Timeline

Head Teacher, 1st Grade

Manhattan Country School
01.2024 - Current

Curriculum Coordinator

Manhattan Country School
01.2021 - 01.2024

Head Co-Teacher, 1st/2nd Grade

Corlears School
01.2018 - Current

Head Teacher / Co-Teacher, 2nd Grade

Manhattan Country School
01.2013 - 01.2018

Additional Teaching Roles (Pre-2013)

BS - Business Administration

LeMoyne College

MS - Elementary Education

Bank Street College of Education

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