Chéri Tucker Austin M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

7524 Avenue E, Houston, Texas 77012

Director of program management and general operations of the Los Niños Early Childhood Montessori Program (a national accredited center by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Texas Rising Star (TRS) 4-star certified early childhood center; Promote Los Niños Montessori Program at community/HISD events; Meet with President/CEO monthly to provide updates on the Montessori program/initiatives; Lead monthly Early Childhood Education (ECE) committee meetings; Coordinate professional development trainings; Monitor the collection/preparation of student performance data; Coordinate summer programming; Oversee budget and financial audits; Communicate progress to all stakeholders; Initiate recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new staff; Conduct biweekly staff and monthly parent meetings; Submit timely reports/updates for licenses, school grants, audits, monitoring visits, and administrative reviews; Conduct classroom observations, conferences, and performance evaluations; Collaborate monthly with CFC agency directors to discuss agency goals; Implement scope of work for the Tx Dept. of Agriculture $10,000 Child and Adult Care Food Program Grant; Coordinate all school events, program initiatives, field trips, and extra-curricular activities; Conduct bi-weekly school tours; Refer clients to CFC's Family Support Services; Assist with grant writing to gain additional funding resourcesAccomplishments: Maintained NAEYC national accreditation and TRS 4-star Certification; Achieved Gold-level recognition from the Tx. Dept. of Agriculture for grant work; Increased student enrollment to maximum capacity; Acquired new school awning; Established a program mascot and school uniforms; Acquired safety gates in Outdoor Play Area and wireless security system; Formed United In Action (UIA) parent/staff support group; Spearheaded partnership with Collaborative of Children Center of Excellence for pilot program; Gained 15 new business partnerships

Cullen Ms

Responsibilities: Organized and monitored academic, athletic, and magnet programs; Conducted administrative conferences regarding academics, discipline, and/or attendance; Assisted with campus implementation of CHAMPS for classroom management; Developed plans to increase student achievement and attendance; Assisted with selection and mentoring of quality faculty and staff; Coached Social Studies, Science, Music, and Physical Education Departments; Facilitated Grade-level PLCs, Data Talks, and Professional Development; Conducted classroom walkthroughs, appraisals, and required conferences; Supervised arrival/dismissal, lunch duty, athletic games, and extra-curricular activities; Coordinated 8th Grade promotion program, prom, and student recognition assemblies; Complied with federal, state, local laws and Board policies and required reporting; ODAA (Other Duties As Assigned)Accomplishments: Decrease in discipline referrals by 50% from 2014-2015 school year; Increase in Index 2: Student Progress (2015-2016)

Houston, Texas

Responsibilities:Developed the infrastructure for district-wide implementation of RTI; Created the Spring ISD RTI Manual (K-12), eSchool RTI database, and RTI online forms; Provided RTI Training for district administrators, principals, campus personnel, parents; Facilitated parent forums on RTI, HSB5, and Accelerated Instruction; Collaborated with Katy/Spring ISD Central Admin departments on RTI implementationAccomplishments: Creation of the Spring ISD RTI Manual (K-12) for district-wide implementation Development of the RTI eSchool database (RTI tier placement, movement, and exit); Design of RTI online forms, parent letters, testing, and program information

Marshall Ms, Kashmere Hs, Austin Hs

Responsibilities: (Assist. Principal duties listed above with additional duties per school)(ES)-Created dismissal schedule for PK/Kdgn wing of school; Provided PD trainings for PK-5 Reading Mastery instruction; (MS/HS)-Developed plans to increase student achievement, attendance, and graduation rates; Developed campus-wide PBS (Positive Behavior Support) discipline management support system; Served as Summer School Administrator/Coordination of Summer School; Conducted monthly Safety Drills; Maintained Fire Marshall’s Fire Safety Binder; Coached ELA, JROTC, Social Studies, Science, and Spec. Education Departments; Developed campus police monitoring schedules and extra-curricular assignments; Created administrator schedule for atheltic game coverage; Obtained school-business partnerships-ALAR Institute, HCC, Moran Norris Foundation; Organized Open House, Literacy Night, Math/Science Night, Special Programs; Coordinated promotion programs, athletic banquets, student recognition assemblies; ODAA (Other Duties As Assigned)Accomplishments:Wesley ES-(K) students reading on 1st/2nd grade level; Campus Rating-TEA "Exemplary" Marshall MS-8th Grade scores (2010-11) Rdg-90%, Math-88%; Sci-78%, SS-98%; Decrease in discipline referrals to DAEP; “Bully-Free” school culture transformationKashmere HS-College Connection (Dual Credit) Program with HCC-North Campus; Coordination of implementation of PBS discipline management system; Creation of Kashmere HS Parent and Student Handbooks (2006-2008); Campus Coordinator for documentary film “Thunder Soul” (movie about Kashmere’s renown Stage Band); Coordinated dedication of Conrad O. Johnson Spark Park/Erection of the Conrad O. Johnson "Prof" Sculpture; Spearheaded student body art initiative for construction of the "Beacon of Light" Monument at entrance of Kashmere HSAustin HS-Attained State recognition: ROTC and CATE programs _____________________________________________________________________________________

Scott Es

Responsibilities: Coordinated Title 1 Program/Budget, monthly parent meetings, campus activities; Grant Writer: Obtained two grants: $200,000 Early Childhood Literacy Grant from Houston A+ Challenge and $50,000 Mayor’s After-School Program Grant from City of Houston; Responsible for grant activities and reporting of distribution of funds; Developed Professional Development school-year calendar; Created Stanford 10/TAKS test preparation calendar, resources, and benchmark tests; Coordinated VIPS (Volunteer In Public Schools) parent involvement activities; Conducted classroom walkthroughs, teacher appraisals, and required conferences; Mentored/Coached (PK, 1st, 2nd Grade) ESL, Bilingual, and General Ed first-year teachers in preparation for State certificationAccomplishments:Campus Rating: TEA "Recognized"; Effective use of Title 1 funds for instructional resources/technology which enabled increase in studnet achievement; Recipient of $250,000 grant for Early Childhood Literacy (Houston A+Challenge); Recipient of $50,000 grant for After-School Program (Mayor/City of Houston); Increase in parental involvement by 90% from previous school year; Mentored 3 teachers who obtained State Certification (ESL, BIL, and General Ed); On-site parent classes: Technology, GED, and ESL (10 parents received their GED)

Wesley Es/Alternative Schools

Responsibilities: Organized and monitored academic, athletic, and magnet programs; Conducted administrative conferences re: academics, discipline, and/or attendance; Served as Administrator Lead for PK-3rd Grade; Developed Kindergarten wing arrival/dismissal protocol including car and bus drop-off/pick-up procedures; Assisted with selection and mentoring of quality faculty and staff; Coached PK/Kdgn teachers on Reading Mastery and Language for Learning Programs; Facilitated Grade-level PLCs and Professional Development; Conducted classroom walkthroughs, appraisals, and required conferences; Supervised arrival/dismissal and lunch duty; Complied with federal, state, local laws and Board policies and required reporting; ODAA (Other Duties As Assigned)Accomplishments: PK/Kdgn students exiting Kindergarten reading on 2nd Grade reading level.

Houston Independent School District (Bastian And Young Es)

Responsibilities:Trained teachers on the Reading Mastery and Language for Learning Programs (PK-5); Monitored program implementation and maintenance of campus data; Conducted Progress Conferences with principals and teachers; Provided onsite coaching and summer Professional Development trainingsAccomplishments:PK-5th Grade students reading one-two grade levels above assigned grade; Significant increase in scores on Stanford 10, TAKS, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, and TPRI

Windsor Village Es

Responsibilities: Served as Leadership/Chairperson for Kdgn and 5th Grade; Taught core content (Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies), Writing, Art, and PE; Mentored Kdgn-GT and 1st Grade General Ed teachers; Coordinated PK/K, 5th Grade promotion, awards/recognition and holiday programs; Sponsored/Co-Founded of the Windsor Village Cheerleading Squad and Dance Drill TeamAccomplishments: Ten consecutive years of Clearly Outstanding on the Texas Teacher Appraisal System; PK/K students Reading performance on 2nd grade level; Mentored 2 teachers who obtained State Certification (GT and General Ed); Recipient of the HISD-ACP Sallie Mae Award for best First-Year Teacher; Recipient of the Windsor Village Teacher of the Year Award; Recipient of the Windsor Village ESL Teacher of the Year Award; Recipient of the HISD South District ESL Teacher of the Year Award; Co-Founder of Windsor Village Cheerleading Squad and Dance Drill Team; Windsor Village ES-Recipient of First Place Award in Texas State Cheerleading Competition

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Major course study in speech communications, including but not limited to course study in public speaking, reader's theatre, speech.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.); Certifications: Esl Pk-12; Self-Contained Pk-6, Secondary Education

Course Study: Foundations of Education, The Principal, Education/School Law, Principles of Supervision, Principles of Education.

Principal Certification, Principal/Mid-Management

Course Study including Principal Certification: Foundations of Education, The Principal, Education/School Law, Principles of Supervision.