Chad Gerity
Summary
Educational administrative leader with over 20 years of experience directing, supervising and facilitating projects with a focus on innovative and collaborative change. Data driven change agent with a collaborate process for change throughout all stakeholders. Specialist in policy development, program management, educational leadership, and school administration. Proven track record of guiding the implementation of new education strategies to drive student-centered learning. Strategic and adaptable problem solver for project planning for inspired and creative mediation and conflict resolution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPAL
Cherry Creek School District
01.2008 - 01.2024
- Organized, guided, and supervised and motivated a highly diverse elementary school compromised of over 550 students and 85 staff members
- Researched, allocated funds, and managed Title 1 budget more than $500,000
- Collaboratively developed and implemented organizational change, elevating student achievement from priority improvement to performance status
- Developed lasting partnerships with families, community members, and stakeholders
- Supported professional growth and development for teachers and staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning while encouraging collaboration for lifelong learning.
TEACHER
Cherry Creek School District
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Planned and delivered engaging, interactive, and differentiated lessons catering to the diverse student needs and to promote critical thinking, problem solving, and academic growth
- Analyzed assessment data to identify areas of strength and growth to inform instructional planning and adjust teaching strategies to meet students' needs
- Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to the diverse student backgrounds while fostering an inclusive classroom environment to promote equity
- Collaborated with entire school body for professional development initiative to promote continuous improvement.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Cherry Creek School District
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Designed and provided a positive and safe school climate by establishing policies and procedures to promote effective interventions
- Analyzed achievement data to inform instructional practices and school improvement efforts while implementing action plans to address areas of need
- Provided student, staff, and family support during crisis situations and collaborated with additional stakeholders to implement response plans
- Coordinated and strategically managed a school-wide academic assessment plan while adhering to the state and district guidelines.
PROJECT MANAGER / BUSINESS ANALYST
Data Trend Information Systems
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Investigated, analyzed and developed solutions and actionable project plans and specifications
- Managed changes to project scope, requirements, and timelines while assessing impacts, evaluating alternatives, for effective changes to implement project alignment
- Created and maintained product related disclosure documentation to comply with industry standards and FCC regulations
- Effectively monitored project plans and progress, including key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance to align with project objectives.
Education
Master's Degree - Administration and Supervision
University of Phoenix
05.2005
Bachelor's Degree - Social Sciences / Education
Regis University
05.1998
Associate's Degree - Social Sciences
Red Rocks Community College
12.1992
Skills
- Education administration
- New Student Orientation
- Codes of conduct
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Relationship building and networking
- School Community Relations
- Academic administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Education Excellence
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Educational staff supervision
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Program implementation
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Financial Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Strategic leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Staff Management
- Goal Planning
- School Administration
- Organizational Leadership
- Budget Administration
- Communications expert
- Organizational Management
- Program Management
- Administrative Management
- Human Resources
Certification
Professional Principal License, Colorado, 12/25
Awards
- Jack Burns Administrative Educator of the Year - April 2014
- NAESP National Administrator of the Year - Colorado – Nominee - December 2016
- Colorado Centers of Excellence Award - April 2018
- Dare to Lead Trained - Brene Brown - March 2023
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
PRINCIPAL
Cherry Creek School District
01.2008 - 01.2024
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Cherry Creek School District
01.2006 - 01.2008
TEACHER
Cherry Creek School District
01.2002 - 01.2006
PROJECT MANAGER / BUSINESS ANALYST
Data Trend Information Systems
01.2000 - 01.2002
Master's Degree - Administration and Supervision
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree - Social Sciences / Education
Regis University
Associate's Degree - Social Sciences
Red Rocks Community College
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