Mathew Berry
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 5 years history of supporting academic administration functions and 16 years of educational experience overall. Motivated to improve relationships among students, teachers, parents and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Corsicana ISD
2022.07 - Current
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Partnered with principal to administer school programs in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness within the TIA program.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Led professional development for staff covering classroom management, behavioral expectations, and safety protocols.
- Led book study for staff and administrators covering teaching to GT students and leadership skills.
- Monitor the creation and implementation of learning plans according to HB 4545 and HB 1416 standards.
Assistant Principal/Mathematics Teacher
Mildred ISD
2019.07 - 2022.06
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in mathematics education.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Led in the process of choosing, purchasing, and teaching staff how to use Wacom tablets and other educational technologies in the classroom.
- Monitored attendance and tardies to maintain high attendance rates.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Corsicana ISD
2012.06 - 2019.06
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Compared and exchanged student performance information with fellow teachers to improve overall performance.
- Provided targeted support for at-risk students, creating individualized plans to address academic challenges and promote success.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Bryan ISD
2007.01 - 2012.06
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Dealt with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively to maintain calm learning environment.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2007
Skills
- Safety and security procedures
- Multitasking ability
- Critical Thinking
- Policy and procedure development
- Staff Assessment
- IEP development
- Staff Leadership
- Parent Meetings
- Disciplinary Actions
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Software, DMAC and other educational technology software
- Accumulated numerous hours of TIA training and calibrations
Responsibilities taken on as an Administrator
- Campus Behavior Coordinator
- Represent campus at DAEP and Expulsion Meetings
- ISS Supervision/Structure
- Responsible for creating school-wide tardy policy and monitoring implementation
- Attendance Monitoring
- Intervention/Student Learning Plans
- Admin. over Electives
- Admin. for Science PLC
- Admin. for ARD's/504 meetings
- T-TESS Observations
- Admin. Athletic Duty
- Monitor teacher/staff duty assignments
- Summer School Principal
- Coordinated Emergency management and drills
- Member of Behavior and Threat Assessment Team
References
- Bradley Thomason
CMS Principal
430-775-6200 (work)
817-408-7319 (personal)
bthomason@cisd.org
- Landon McGraw
CMS Assistant Principal
430-775-6200 (work)
903-229-8914 (personal)
lmcgraw@cisd.org
- Lauren Gist
CMS Assistant Principal
430-775-6200 (work)
903-641-3454 (personal)
jgist@cisd.org
- Melissa Anderton
CMS Teacher
430-775-6200 (work)
210-464-0699 (personal)
manderton@cisd.org
- Todd Teetz
Campus Police
903-519-8965 (work)
903-851-1667 (personal)
tteetz@cisd.org
- Margaret Cutrer
School Counselor
430-775-6200 (work)
254-645-0917 (personal)
mcutrer@cisd.org
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Corsicana ISD
2022.07 - Current
Assistant Principal/Mathematics Teacher
Mildred ISD
2019.07 - 2022.06
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Corsicana ISD
2012.06 - 2019.06
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Bryan ISD
2007.01 - 2012.06
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Texas A&M University
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