Terence Lee Wyche
Roanoke Rapids,North Carolina
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 37 years of experience as an educator from classroom teacher, school-based leadership, and district administrator. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader as well as providing an educational environment whereby all students are successful learners.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Director
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
06.2023 - Current
- Prepare action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Oversee development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Observe teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Develop engaging and effective curricula for adult learners.
- Recruit, train, and mentor faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Counsel and monitor adult learners for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Monitor overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Planand implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Principal
Brunswick County Public Schools
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Instructed over 30 teachers with classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle
- Develop positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community
- Increased major growth in 8 of 8 targeted areas from Department of Education
Mathematics Teacher
Brunswick County Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018
- 92% passing rate for 6th grade students on Virginia's Standards of Learning
- 88% passing rate for 8th grade students on Virginia's Standards of Learning
- Planning, developing and executing lessons that reflect curriculum and Virginia's core educational standards
- Adapting mathematics curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet needs of identified students or subgroups of students
- Evaluating academic and social growth of students
- Evaluating student progress and ability to meet course standards in mathematical knowledge and skills
- Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
- Planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines
- Employing variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures
Executive Director (Human Resources and Community Outreach)
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Oversees implementation of Human Resources programs for over 300 employees through Human Resources staff
- Monitors administration to established standards and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies
- Oversees and manages work of reporting Human Resources staff
- Encourages ongoing development of Human Resources staff
- Develops and monitors annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, sports teams support, and administration
- Conducts continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments
- Leads development of department goals, objectives, and systems
Executive Director (Secondary Education)
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Plans, administers, and directs division's secondary education programs which includes over 120 educators
- Assists 6 school principals with planning and implementing effective instructional programs
- Evaluates secondary education programs to ensure that objectives for student education are met
- Direct and assist in support programs for at-risk and dropout recovery
- Direct and assist in preparation of curriculum documents, instructional guides and materials based on systematic review and analysis
- Communicate district curriculum, instructional practices, accomplishments, goals, and new directions to parents and community; solicit their input on these instructional issues
- Apply findings of research and district studies to improve content, sequence, and outcomes of teaching/learning process
- Middle and high school increased at least 10% growth based on North Carolina's School Report Card
Executive Director (Student Support Services)
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Lead planning, development and implementation of District educational support programs
- Monitored and evaluated special education/support programs establishing criteria, goals and procedures ensuring delivery of appropriate specialized education opportunities
- Interpreted and enforced District policy relating to schools, educational support services and student services
- Supervised over 15 employees consisting of counselors, data managers, school resource officers, parent involvement coordinators, drop out prevention coordinators, and truancy officer
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Weldon City Schools
07.2006 - 06.2013
- Provided professional leadership in organizing, administering, supervising and evaluating curricular and instructional needs of district based on mission and goals of school district
- Provided leadership in planning and organizing staff development activities promoting more effective leadership, improve communication and upgrade instruction
- Provided leadership in development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of curriculum in district's K-12 instructional program as well as communicating with community stakeholders
- Lead and administered all aspects of CTE curricular offerings including program development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of all CTE programs
- Developed effective, contemporary, professional, and responsive programs meeting area economic and workforce needs
- Developed recommended budget for areas of responsibility and monitor allocation of resources
Principal
Northampton County High School
08.2003 - 04.2006
- Overall proficiency of students increased from 39% to 63% over 3-year period
- Managed, evaluated, and supervised effective and clear procedures for operation and functioning of school consistent with philosophy, mission, values and goals of school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures
- Ensured compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations
- Established annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with school's philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals
- Supervised instructional programs of school, evaluated lesson plans and observed classes on regular basis to encourage use of variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development
Assistant Principal
Halifax County Schools
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Overall proficiency of students increased by 25%
- Discipline problems decreased by 30%
- Assisted in ensuring that district's mission statement is carried out and that School Improvement Plan is adhered to by all stakeholders of school
- Assisted in evaluation of school instructional program and of staff and assisted to initiate needed improvements by using TPAI-R instrument, adopted by State of North Carolina
- Monitored and maintained auxiliary services and used community resources to supplement school program
Summer School Coordinator
Halifax County Schools
06.2000 - 07.2000
- Coordinated summer school academic sessions
- Monitored and evaluated teachers during classroom observations
- 100% of students increased overall proficiency
Certified Mathematics Trainer
NC Department of Public Instruction
07.1998 - 06.2000
- Certified Mathematics Trainer at North Carolina Department of Public Instruction)
- Developed professional development programs for approximately 125 mathematics teachers across state of North Carolina
- Facilitated State-wide training sessions for mathematics teachers
- Evaluated mathematics instructional practices at schools across state of North Carolina
Mathematics/Science Teacher
Halifax County Schools
08.1987 - 06.2000
- 100% of students passed NC End of Course tests in Algebra One for 5 consecutive years
- 90% of students passed NC End of Grade tests in General Mathematics
- Variety of instructional approaches, activities, experiences, and materials adaptable to pupils' mental and physical abilities, learning styles, interests, cultures, and backgrounds
- Developed short and long-range lesson plans based upon definite course objectives
- Provided planned learning experiences to motivate pupils and to best utilize available time for instruction
Mathematics Instructor
Halifax Community College
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Developed variety of instructional approaches for adult mathematics students
- Monitored and evaluated student performances
- 100% of students showed significant growth based on NC General Educational Examination
Youth Employment and Training Counselor
CADA
07.1997 - 01.1999
- Interviewed and hired approximately 150 school-age students for summer employment
- Counseled hires on work ethics, hygiene, and effective communication skills
- 100% of students job skills improved during work experience period
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Phoenix2019
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ2018
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership and Supervision Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ2015
Master of Arts - School Administration and Supervision
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC2002
Master of Arts - Curriculum Instructional Specialist
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC2002
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
St. Augustine's College
Raleigh, NC1987
Skills
- Administrative Services Credential
- Special Education
- Project Management
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Teaching
- Budgeting
- Staff Management
- Educational Programs
Additional Information
Professional Licensure
Current North Carolina Licenses
- Principal (Grades K-12) - (License Number 00012)
- Curriculum Instructional Specialist- (License Number 00113)
- Mathematics (9-12) - (License Number 00200)
Current Virginia Licenses
- Mathematics (K-12)- (License Number PGP-0674454)
- Administration and Supervision (PK-12)
Accomplishments
Staff Development:
- Launched well-received program of professional development pertaining to best practices, team leadership, assessments, etc.
- Mentored and coached teachers in pedagogical practices.
Project Management:
- Initiated and facilitated an Innovative High School Project, known as Early College, resulting in the opening of the first Early College in the area providing an opportunity for high school students to receive college credits and/or an associates degree.
School Leadership:
- Implemented a comprehensive high school reform plan based on the Effective Schools Model resulting an increase in student performance from 35% to 63% in 3 years.
- Increased overall student academic performance on all standardized tests by an average of 25 percentage points in all tested areas.
- Overhauled ineffective processes and designed behavior modification plan which successfully increased overall attendance by 25 percentage points.
- Established schools social media presence and automated phone system to alert parents and students of critical or time-sensitive information.
District Leadership
- Analyzed, reorganized, and developed a district strategic plan focusing on student achievement, communication, and assessment yielding an annual student performance and growth increase in every school over a 5-year period.
Instructional Leadership:
- Consistent record for high student achievement in mathematics awarding a two-time school-level Teacher of the Year and District-Wide Teacher of the Year
Training Certifications
2022 Child Abuse and Neglect
2022 CRP-AED
2010 Director for Career Technical Education
2008 Leadership Program for Future Superintendents
2003-2005 Instructional Leadership for Reform Program 1 and 2
2001-2003 Progress Energy Leadership Institute
1999 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Elizabeth City State
University
Specialization and Interest Areas
Student Support Services
Curriculum Alignment
Multi-Tiered System of Support
Curriculum and Instruction/Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
Middle School Mathematics
Education Administration
African American Males
District Strategic Planning
Timeline
Education Director
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
06.2023 - Current
Principal
Brunswick County Public Schools
07.2018 - 06.2023
Mathematics Teacher
Brunswick County Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018
Executive Director (Human Resources and Community Outreach)
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
07.2016 - 10.2016
Executive Director (Secondary Education)
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
07.2014 - 06.2016
Executive Director (Student Support Services)
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
07.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Weldon City Schools
07.2006 - 06.2013
Principal
Northampton County High School
08.2003 - 04.2006
Assistant Principal
Halifax County Schools
08.2000 - 06.2003
Summer School Coordinator
Halifax County Schools
06.2000 - 07.2000
Certified Mathematics Trainer
NC Department of Public Instruction
07.1998 - 06.2000
Mathematics Instructor
Halifax Community College
08.1997 - 06.1999
Youth Employment and Training Counselor
CADA
07.1997 - 01.1999
Mathematics/Science Teacher
Halifax County Schools
08.1987 - 06.2000
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership and Supervision Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - School Administration and Supervision
East Carolina University
Master of Arts - Curriculum Instructional Specialist
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
St. Augustine's College
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