Toni Cherry
Dallas
Summary
Professional educator adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations. As an aspiring principal I am knowledgeable and dedicated to fostering academic achievement and staff development to drive school improvement and ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
GWCarver 6th grade Learning Center
10.2021 - Current
- Currently - 6th grade Tech Apps/Campus CLL
- '21-'24- elementary math
- implemented targeted vocabulary in math classroom to increase understanding of word problems - Educational Ephipany - resulting in 17% STAAR meets increase & doubling approaches for SPED students
- E2L badges for differentiation, scaffolding and assessment and formative feedback
Summer School/STEM
Lancaster ISD
06.2011 - 08.2024
- Various positions each year
- Assistant and lead teacher for summer camps grades 3 - HS
Teacher
Life Charter Schools of Dallas
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Grade - 6th grade ELAR / Cultural Awareness Committee
- ELAR PD Facilitator
- increase in meets of 8%, masters of 14%, & approaches SPED increase of 20% with the implementation of targeted vocabulary and student goal-setting
- implemented Life Chats to allow students a voice in conflicts with trusted teacher
Instructional Coach
A.W. Brown Leadership Academy
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Worked w/teachers to coordinate testing, plan lessons, small groups, dissect data, led PLC's, and conducted observations
- Inclusion/Case Manager (SPED) - areas of math, sci and ss
- implemented team teaching model in 3rd grade math which resulted in a 16% score increase
- STEM - Kinder thru 5th grade, implemented STEM elements with a math focus using critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration
Teacher
Lancaster Elementary (LISD)
08.2007 - 07.2017
- Grades taught - PK4 - 4th grade - all content areas
- STAAR interventionist
- targeted tutoring program partner promoting success for all using school-wide strategies
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership with STEM focus & principal certification
University of North Texas - Dallas
05.2025
Masters - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University
12.2009
Bachelors of Applied Arts & Sciences -
University of North Texas
05.2005
Associate's in Science Degree -
Mountain View Community College
05.2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Data-driven instruction
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Generalist EC-4
Core subjects 4-8
ESL EC - 8
Special Education EC - 8
GT EC - 8
Principal - PASL (passed) & 268 (May 2025)
Highlights
- TABSE general member
- LPAC Chair 22'-23'
- District Textbook Committee
- Pearson TTAP Math Grade 4 Range PLD Committee Review 2024
- Teacher of the Month Jan 2022 & Jan 2021
- TEA Social Studies TEKS Streamlining Work Group Member - 2018
- Mentor Teacher - 2022-23 & 2015-2017
- Campus Teacher of the Year (LISD) - 2011
- PEROT STEM Kosmos Teacher Institute - 2016-2017
- Mentor Teacher/Leadership Team - 2013-2015
Timeline
Teacher
GWCarver 6th grade Learning Center
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Life Charter Schools of Dallas
09.2019 - 09.2021
Instructional Coach
A.W. Brown Leadership Academy
06.2017 - 09.2019
Summer School/STEM
Lancaster ISD
06.2011 - 08.2024
Teacher
Lancaster Elementary (LISD)
08.2007 - 07.2017
Masters - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelors of Applied Arts & Sciences -
University of North Texas
Associate's in Science Degree -
Mountain View Community College
Masters - Educational Leadership with STEM focus & principal certification
University of North Texas - Dallas
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