Kerry Robertson
Rochester,NY
Summary
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach/School Designer
EL Education
NY, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Work with school leaders and teachers in grades K-8 to effectively implement the EL Education model and Curriculum by strategically planning for Continuous Improvement to meet their unique school needs.
Teacher, Kindergarten ICOT
World of Inquiry School
Rochester, NY
07.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher, 3-4th grade
World of Inquiry School
Rochester, NY
01.2020 - 07.2021
Instructional Coach K-6
World of Inquiry School
Rochester, NY
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Work with teachers in grades K-6 to plan and implement lessons based on the Common Core State Standards.
- Provide instructional guidance to teachers around best practices and Expeditionary Learning/Inquiry based learning.
- Facilitate data conversations around formative and summative assessments to better meet the needs of students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan and facilitate grade level and school-wide (K-12) professional learning opportunities aligned with our School Comprehensive Educational Plan and work plan.
Instructional Coach ELA 7-11
World of Inquiry School
Rochester, NY
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked with teachers from different disciplines in grades 7-11 to plan and implement lessons based on the Common Core State Standards.
- Provided instructional guidance to teachers around best practices and Expeditionary Learning/Inquiry based learning.
- Led data conversations around formative and summative assessments to better meet the needs of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and facilitate grade level and school wide professional learning opportunities aligned with our School Comprehensive Educational Plan.
Teacher, ICOT classroom
World of Inquiry School
Rochester, NY
08.1999 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance.
- Used state standards to write and deliver curriculum at each grade level taught.
- Conducted group/individual reading, writing, math, social studies and science activities; including many cross-curricular activities that incorporated science and social studies content into language arts instruction.
- Differentiated instruction to better meet the needs of all students.
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
- Participated in a variety of Professional Learning opportunities.
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Education
Urban Teacher Leadership Academy -
U of R and RCSD collaboration
06-2007
MA - Elementary Education
SUNY Brockport
05-2006
BA - Elementary and Special Education
SUNY Geneseo
05-1999
Skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Instructional Coach/School Designer
EL Education
06.2023 - Current
Teacher, Kindergarten ICOT
World of Inquiry School
07.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher, 3-4th grade
World of Inquiry School
01.2020 - 07.2021
Instructional Coach K-6
World of Inquiry School
08.2014 - 12.2019
Instructional Coach ELA 7-11
World of Inquiry School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Teacher, ICOT classroom
World of Inquiry School
08.1999 - 06.2013
MA - Elementary Education
SUNY Brockport
BA - Elementary and Special Education
SUNY Geneseo
Urban Teacher Leadership Academy -
U of R and RCSD collaboration
Professional Learning Institutes beyond the school community
- Anti-Racism Conference (March 2022 and 2023)
- Rochester Area Council for the Social Studies Conference (Nov. 2019)
- RocRestorative (Nov. 2017)
- Restorative Practice Training (Sept. 2017)
- The training gave participants a better understanding of the theories and strategies used in Restorative Practice.
- E3 Conference- Rochester, NY (2 day institute)
- Participants practiced mindfulness, and deepened their understanding of a Big Picture Mindset in Education.
- ECET2 Conference- Rochester, NY (2 day institute)
- Participants engaged in mindful uplifting collaborative and reflective sessions centered on celebrating educators.
- STEM Finger Lakes Institute- Geneva, NY at William Hobart Smith College (3 day institute)
- Participants were engaged in rigorous math and science activities focused on learning about freshwater, the finger lakes, and Seneca Lake in particular.
- Expeditionary Learning Elementary – Boston, MA (5 day institute)
- Participants learned how to weave the core content together in an expedition driven by standards.
- Expeditionary Learning Writing- Denver, CO (5 day institute)
- Participants focused on how to teach writing; including research, craft, revising, and editing in an expedition using 6+1 traits of writing.
- Expeditionary Learning National Conference- Portland, ME (3 day institute)
- Participants attend various workshops focused on student self-assessment.
- Expeditionary Learning Math- Baltimore, MD (3 day institute)
- Participants learn how to build an expedition based on math standards, using best teaching practices in math, reading, and writing.
- Expeditionary Learning Assessment for Learning- Portsmouth, NH (3 day institute)
- Participants learn about different assessment for learning strategies and techniques and how to incorporate them into daily practice.
Volunteerism and Leadership beyond school community
- Monroe County Marshall March 2026-present
- Curriculum Writer for the Anti-racism Curriculum Project August 2021-22
- Presenter at the E3 Conference August 2015 Talking Race- The Power of Discussion Protocols
- Presenter at the Office of Professional Development Coaches’ Forum, RCSD June 2014 Strategic Questioning
- Presenter at the Expeditionary Learning National Conference, Boston, MA December 2014 Student Engaged Assessment- Checks for Understanding
- Presenter at the National Teachers Institute, Albany, NY October 2014 Bright Spots in the Common Core, Putting a Face on Data
- Professional Development Design Task Team September 2012- June 2023; and September 2009-June 2011 Plan and deliver professional development, including 2 day summer retreat, for staff at our school based on our School’s Comprehensive Education Plan.
- Urban Expedition Design Task Team September 2012-August 2015 Plan and implement an urban expedition for staff in collaboration with parent leaders from the school.
- School Based Planning Team September 2012- January 2020 September 2001-June 2003 Collaborate with staff and parents to make school wide decisions.
- Cooperating Teacher for student teachers
- At least 10 times since September 2000; including from St. John Fisher, Nazareth, SUNY Geneseo, and The Warner School at The University of Rochester.
- Guide student teachers towards delivering quality instruction that is standards based and rigorous. Model how to establish and maintain a positive and productive classroom environment. Provide feedback to improve performance.
- Poetry Club co-coordinator September 2008-June 2013 Plan and implement poetry lessons in a before school club on Thursday mornings. Help kids publish and perform their own poetry.
- School Safety and Culture Design Task Team September 1999-June 2009 Plan and implemented various activities to bring staff together in order to build school culture.
- Urban Teacher Leadership Academy participant September 2006-May 2008 Attended classes, designed and implemented an equity based school wide project aimed to better connections between staff and the school community.
- Peer Mediator co-coordinator September 2000- June 2008 Trained students in peer mediation and observed mediations. Attended annual Peace Conferences at RIT.