JERRIEL BERRY, M.Ed.

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EDUCATIONAL LEADER
Academic Leadership / Instructional Best Practices / Positive Role Model / Teacher Development / Curriculum Development
A dynamic and top-ranked Academic Professional with over six (6) successful years of combined experience in Academic Leadership,
Instructional Management, Student Issues Resolution and Management, Student/Teacher Supervision, Teaching, Training,
Curriculum/Program Development, Presentations, Online/Technology Interaction and Student/Parent/Staff Relations. Articulate and
effective communicator, lead and collaboratively coach quality teachers to improve student academic achievement and develop lifelong
learners. Exemplary experience in developing, reviewing and evaluating a wide range of material and information before incorporating
into curriculum as well as utilizing real life, hands-on experience within the educational and business units. Demonstrated expertise in:
Academic Leadership Teacher Development STARR TEKS
Technology Support Tools Educational Methodologies
Classroom Management Improvement Strategies
Staff and Student Mentoring and Coaching
Real-Life Program Development/Management

Instructional Management Safe Learning Environment

e-Learning and Core Curriculum Development
Diverse Student Populations Curriculum Assessments
Talent Management Recruitment District Benchmarks
Eligible to Teach Gifted & Talented

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
Masters of Education in Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, 2012
University of Houston; Houston, Texas
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership, expected June 2015
University of St. Thomas; Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2008
Mount Mary College; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Certifications:
Principal Certification, University of St. Thomas; Houston, Texas
ESL Supplemental Certification, State of Texas
PDAS Certification, University of St. Thomas; Houston, Texas
ILD Certification, University of St. Thomas; Houston, Texas
Teaching CertificationGeneralist 4th-8th and EC-6, A+ Texas Teachers; Houston, Texas

CAREER PROGRESSION
Handley Elementary, Garland ISD; Garland, Texas
PRINCIPALSHIP INTERNSHIP

2014-Present

Along with daily teacher responsibilities for a 4th grade classroom, created and organized the campus substitute teacher protocol
under the new administration in case a substitute is a no-show or doesnt pick-up
Accompanied Principal in classroom observations, taking notes and comparing; surprised Principal with same ratings
Communicate with parents regarding absenteeism; schedule meetings and parent conferences to uncover and resolve issues as
well as created an ongoing one-way multilingual communication that increased Spanish-speaking parental involvement
Improve student participation, the quality of the organizations culture and help to define, strategize and implement change
processes for the discipline program school-wide; create campus academic Master Calendars and distribute
Attend District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) meetings along with Site-Based Decision-Making Committee meetings
As Acting Administrator on Duty at after school events in absence of the Administrator, providing liaison activities and go-to person
responsibilities for all activity-related issues and problems
Provide focused coaching, counseling and mentoring of teachers, helping in how to empower a positive classroom climate through
affirmative, collaborative and supportive communication with an optimistic attitude
4TH GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA), WRITING AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Taught all subjects; evaluated student performance and developed instructional strategies that assisted students to grasp material
better; partnered with cross-functional groups to plan and launch new programs
Ensured lesson plans corresponded with state objectives as well as created innovative lessons based on the ISD curriculum
Incorporated interesting and fun activities that transformed student assignments into everyday life situations that gained interest
Utilized superior interpersonal and communication skills that fostered meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents
Identified specific training needs, and developed and designed customized curriculum, guides, aids and instructional support
materials, helping students increase STAAR scores

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Handley Elementary continued
At Risk Support Teacher I
Collected and tracked campus District-Based Assessments (DBA); facilitated Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings for
K-5 Instructors and participated in district data meetings to identify campus strengths and weaknesses
Observed instructional strategies used in the classroom and recommended additional strategies, resources and action plans that
bridged academic deficits as well as provided small group instruction to at risk students utilizing the RTL model
Supported teachers by developing and implementing instructional goals that improved student achievement and increased efficacy
Collaborated with campus a Math and Reading Specialist to provide research-based resources and professional development for the
instructors

2nd Grade All-Inclusive/Self-Contained Instructor

Taught all subjects, including mathematics, English, spelling, reading, writing, counting concepts, science, literature and social
studies; utilized accelerated reader programs as well as team teaching techniques for 22 students
Created specifically targeted sessions that solved immediate and long-term problems for students, including curriculum content,
process improvements and organizational development, all of which helped improve overall testing scores
Found positive and motivational solutions to learning barriers, instilled confidence and assured students felt supported as they
learned, which helped them become academically and socially successful
Communicated with vision and leadership that influenced positive outcomes while inspiring participation to expand horizons and
build a stronger understanding that optimized program effectiveness
Provided additional reading and math support to at-risk students that have trouble meeting STAAR scores

HISDPeck Elementary; Houston, Texas

PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (2013-2014) KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (2012-2013)

2012-2014

Developed engaging lesson plans for cooperative learning activities that assisted students in advancing their social, cognitive, motor
and physical development; participated in Neuhaus Reading Initiative with 87% of students reading before the end of the school year
Promoted a positive classroom climate through affirmative, collaborative and supportive communication with an optimistic attitude
Got students technically involved by integrating interactive smart technology into the classroom at an early age via use of
Smartboards, Promethium Boards, and incorporating instructional PowerPoint presentations and fun learning activities with iPads
Worked with parents in getting them involved with their children through attending classroom events, and promoting dual projects
that helped parent and child interact together, which brought a cohesive bond between them as the school year progressed
Communicated with parents through phone calls, emails and letters regarding their childs progress, goals and achievements
Incorporated a higher order of thinking for each student by getting them to think on their own
Mentored fellow teachers by monitoring their lesson plans and ensuring proper methodology of teaching was practiced

Baylor College of ScienceHISD Cohort; Houston, Texas

MASTER SCIENCE TEACHER

Summers 2013 & 2014

Provided rigorous science instructional workshops that assist teachers in creating better curriculum and more interesting lesson
plans that got their students on-track based on district science TEKS, and College and Career Readiness objectives
Developed vibrant teachers by coaching and enhancing existing skills to prepare for future roles and by providing group learning,
affable feedback and communicating through touch-base conversations
Identified specific curriculum needs; developed and designed customized training, instructional curriculum, guides, aids and support
materials that better assisted the teacher and ensured lessons/extensions were developmentally appropriate for all ability levels
Created specifically targeted sessions that solved immediate and long-term issues, including curriculum content, process
improvements, teamwork, change management and organizational development
Communicated with vision and leadership; influenced powerful outcomes; inspired participation to expand horizons and build a
stronger understanding to optimize program effectiveness
Reviewed program outcome; tracked/monitored results of initiatives and provided improvement recommendations with detailed
written reports

KidVenture; Houston, Texas

Summer 2011

DIRECTOR
Developed and coordinated a stimulating learning environment, high activity events and an imaginative curriculum, overseeing (8)
Counselors with 225 participants
Directed daily operations, which included, program development, team participation, safety management, supervision, training,
foodservice and healthcare
With an eye on the horizon, strategically reviewed future business in the kids sector; innovatively created sales and marketing efforts
directed towards the customer segment throughout the district
Sought out ways to accelerate programs that opened new business streams as well as increased existing participation
Managed program creation, training of management teams, forecasting of sales and the integration of business solutions
Composed and distributed weekly newsletters, ensuring parental knowledge of daily curriculum and activity schedules
Gave inspirational presentations and conducted meetings covering improving programs and participant satisfaction
Reduced turnover and increased productivity through keeping staff challenged, maintaining flexibility, focusing and motivating
through setting new goals and incentive programs while building on their success

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Pro-Vision, Inc.; Houston, Texas

2009-2012

5TH GRADE TEACHER

Impacted school by surpassing challenge of getting students back on the right track in order to re-enter their ISD
Maximized students learning by creating an organized and enriching learning environment with the use of technology, hands-on
activities, field trips, interactive problem-solving approaches and other research/resource-based practices
Intervened with struggling and special needs students, adjusted curriculum to accommodate their needs and created plans that got
them on track, checking in and assessing their progress from time-to-time

JAY-LOR and Associates, LLC (Various Houston Charter Schools); Houston, Texas

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (5 GRADE ALL INCLUSIVE 6

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7 GRADE SCIENCE)
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Provided guidance to the students in promoting their welfare and proper educational development
Ensured teachers lesson plans were carried out while conducting highly effective classroom sessions
Demonstrated classroom management and resolved student discipline issues, treating students with respect and focusing on
positive learning
Developed and used authentic assessment strategies that promoted teaching and learning
Led interactive discussions with students on specific science topics, which helped them want to learn through full participation

AFFILIATIONS:

COMMITTEES:

Houston ISD K-2 Summer School Assessment Review Committee April 2014
Texas Association of Black School Educators, 2012-Present
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2009-Present
National Association for the Education on Young Children, 2012-Present
Texas State Teachers Association, 2012-Present
Summer School Assessment Review Program, K-2nd Grade Committee, 2014-Present
DEIC District Educational Improvement Committee
Site-Based Decision-Making Committee

CONFERENCES: Developing Talkers; Increasing Vocabulary in Early Learners, January 2014

Neuhaus Education Center Pre-Kindergarten Reading Initiative, 2013-2014
TECHNOLOGY:

PC and Macintosh Environments; Windows, iOS, Office, Publisher, PeopleSoft, SmartBoard, Promethium Board,
Interactive Smart Technology