Robert Terry
Suffield,CT
Summary
To leverage strong interpersonal skills, educational background, and leadership experience to secure an assistant principal position while fostering growth as an educational leader to best meet the needs of the school community.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health/Physical Education Teacher
Stafford Public Schools
Stafford, CT
11.1997 - Current
- Specialists Leader within the Instructional Leadership Team to enhance collaborative teaching strategies.
- Student Council Leadership to encourage student engagement and participation.
- Implemented PBIS strategies and school-wide initiatives to foster a respectful classroom culture.
- Developed CKLA program lesson plans for professional goals and mentored a teacher during a year of Bridges programming.
- Led fitness assessments to monitor and support student progress.
- Established and communicated clear objectives, creating a learning-focused classroom environment that fostered student success.
- Collaborated with teachers on IEP plans to set developmental objectives and evaluate student progress.
Extended School Year Coordinator
Stafford Public Schools
Stafford, CT
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented extended school year programs to meet the individual needs of students.
- Launched in-person and online programming geared toward literacy and numeracy to boost student engagement and participation.
- Ensured compliance with district policies and procedures related to ESY programming.
- Coordinated communication between families and school staff to clarify program details and expectations.
- Developed schedules to ensure efficient use of staff and resources.
- Trained staff on best practices for student support and classroom management.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for students.
- Assessed program effectiveness through student data analysis.
STEAM Afterschool Program Coordinator
Stafford Public Schools
Stafford, CT
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented program activities that increased student engagement aligned with program goals.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Managed student enrollment processes and maintained accurate records to ensure program accessibility and compliance.
- Assisted teachers with curriculum planning and resource allocation.
- Organized professional development workshops, equipping faculty and staff with resources to improve instructional effectiveness.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and activities.
- Collaborated with community partners to improve educational programs and services for students.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efforts that support overall organizational objectives.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to increase efficiency or effectiveness.
- Prepared periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities for management.
Physical Education Teacher
Putnam Middle School
Putnam, USA
09.1997 - 11.1997
Physical Education Teacher/Intramural Coordinator
Chestnut Hill Community School
Belchertown, USA
09.1992 - 06.1997
Additional Professional Roles
Stafford Public Schools
Stafford, Connecticut
- Extended School Year-Middle School Math Teacher
- STEAM Afterschool Program-Co-Coordinator, Grant Manager, Academic Tutor and Activity Leader
Education
6th Year Degree - Educational Leadership
Central Connecticut State College
New Britain, CT01.2026
Master of Education - Health Education
Worcester State College
Worcester, MA01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Movement Science, Physical Education Teacher Concentration
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA01.1992
Skills
- Program development
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Parental communication
- Instructional methods
- Safety protocols
- Behavior management
- Staff training
- Recruitment coordination
- Data analysis
Certification
- 092 Intermediate Administration or Supervision
- 043 Health, PK-12
- 044 Physical Education, PK-12
Training
- TEAM Initial Support Teacher Training
- Safety Care Training
- First Aid/CPR
- ParentSquare Communication Certification
Committee Work
- District Equity and Inclusion Coalition
- District Safety/Security/Health Committee
- District TEAM Coordinating Committee
- District Strategic Framework Planning Committee
- Stafford Elementary School Instructional Leadership Team
- Stafford Elementary School Safety Committee
- Stafford Elementary School School Climate Committee
- Physical Education/Health Curriculum
Timeline
Extended School Year Coordinator
Stafford Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2024
STEAM Afterschool Program Coordinator
Stafford Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2023
Health/Physical Education Teacher
Stafford Public Schools
11.1997 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Putnam Middle School
09.1997 - 11.1997
Physical Education Teacher/Intramural Coordinator
Chestnut Hill Community School
09.1992 - 06.1997
Additional Professional Roles
Stafford Public Schools
6th Year Degree - Educational Leadership
Central Connecticut State College
Master of Education - Health Education
Worcester State College
Bachelor of Science - Movement Science, Physical Education Teacher Concentration
Westfield State College