Dr. Cheryl Proctor Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Key role in leading school principals in obtaining the following outcomes:— 71% increase on student achievement on Spring 2019 ELA High School Keystone Examination with one school earning an 8% increase, 71% on Spring 2019 Algebra I High School Keystone Examination, and 57% on Spring 2019 Science High School Keystone Examination with one school earning 16% increase;— 71% achievement of standard for PA academic growth in Science;— 42% attainment of standard for PA academic growth in… Show more Key role in leading school principals in obtaining the following outcomes:— 71% increase on student achievement on Spring 2019 ELA High School Keystone Examination with one school earning an 8% increase, 71% on Spring 2019 Algebra I High School Keystone Examination, and 57% on Spring 2019 Science High School Keystone Examination with one school earning 16% increase;— 71% achievement of standard for PA academic growth in Science;— 42% attainment of standard for PA academic growth in ELA; and— 57% improvement on the District School Progress Report (SPR)Oversight of tasks of principals in handling 12 comprehensive high schools and career and technical high schools that serve more than 10,000 students and 860 school staffAccountability in recruiting, hiring, and sustaining principals and assistant principals for a portfolio of 12 high schools. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Lead the Office of Leadership Development and EvaluationLead team is creation of professional development and performance management sessions for school leadersCreated the Aspiring Principals Academy as a pipeline development programKey role in leading school principals in obtaining increased student achievement outcomesOversight of tasks of principals in handling 12 comprehensive high schools and career and technical high schools that serve more than 10,000… Show more Lead the Office of Leadership Development and EvaluationLead team is creation of professional development and performance management sessions for school leadersCreated the Aspiring Principals Academy as a pipeline development programKey role in leading school principals in obtaining increased student achievement outcomesOversight of tasks of principals in handling 12 comprehensive high schools and career and technical high schools that serve more than 10,000 students and 860 school staffAccountability in recruiting, hiring, and sustaining principals and assistant principals for a portfolio of district schools Control of budgets for the district schools’ operation, Title I, and special funding allocationsManagement of school operations for portfolio of schools which include facilities, paint stabilization, and asbestos abatement capital projects and school safetyInitiative to create Data Wise, a data informed continuous improvement model being utilized across a network of schools as pilot for district-wide implementationEstablishment of professional growth plans involving current and evidence-based practices to designated principals, while evaluating effectiveness of professional development plans Integral part in spearheading the integration of evidence-based strategies toward effectiveness of school and scale-proven approachesEvaluation of the effectiveness of school leadership pipelines by building leadership development programs and opportunities for identified future leaders and appointed leaders to achieve the needs of the school districtEfficient direction of instructional programs to guarantee alignment of instruction with core standards Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Achievement of goal in initializing a quarterly school plan progress monitoring in support of school in utilizing data to assess effectiveness of school improvement planSubstantial contributions to the enhancements in 43 schools by reducing the number of state accountability system identified schools from 106 (Focus | Priority) state identified schools in 2016 to 63 (CSI | A-TSI) in 2018Instrumental role in the increase of student achievement on Pennsylvania State Assessment… Show more Achievement of goal in initializing a quarterly school plan progress monitoring in support of school in utilizing data to assess effectiveness of school improvement planSubstantial contributions to the enhancements in 43 schools by reducing the number of state accountability system identified schools from 106 (Focus | Priority) state identified schools in 2016 to 63 (CSI | A-TSI) in 2018Instrumental role in the increase of student achievement on Pennsylvania State Assessment (PSSA) by 4% points in 2018 in ELA, 3% points in Math, and 5% points in Science between the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 school yearAdvancement of accountability school progress report (SPR) from 79 of 215 schools in intervene status in 2016-2017 to 28 schools, improving to the Model and Reinforce Categories in 2017–2018 and decreasing to 45 of 215 schools in intervene statusFacilitation of evaluation on the effectiveness of educational programs, test results, and student data to organize and send reports to site administrators and state and federal agenciesSignificant efforts in the promotion of school practices and assurance of consistent implementation of practices across all schools, which included utilization of performance management dashboard (QlikBAM) and data analytics for student skills improvementCoordination with the chief of school, assistant superintendents, and principals to initiate school-based school-level comprehensive and district-level plansDevelopment of School District of Philadelphia (SDP) school-level comprehensive plan based on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) required guidelinesPrimary point of contact for System of Great Schools (SGS) identified schools for high school initiatives and academic improvement plans for five high schools and three elementary schools with regard to turnaround implementation with progress and performance monitoringAssessment of performance of eight staff members within the office Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Administration of regional improvement and data specialists on district-wide SIP initiatives to guarantee proper monitoring of SIPsManagement of staff in providing assistance to principals, assistant superintendent, and directors in executing instructional leadership tasks, which included dealing with services and programs to determine, evaluate, and meet diverse student needsFulfillment of goals on short- and long-term planning and decision-making activities by analyzing… Show more Administration of regional improvement and data specialists on district-wide SIP initiatives to guarantee proper monitoring of SIPsManagement of staff in providing assistance to principals, assistant superintendent, and directors in executing instructional leadership tasks, which included dealing with services and programs to determine, evaluate, and meet diverse student needsFulfillment of goals on short- and long-term planning and decision-making activities by analyzing findings and providing recommendations in partnership with district leadership and program administratorsPresentation of the district’s SIP based on the state and federal guidelines, involving criteria setting, process evaluation, and results and implementation oversightCreation of short- and long-term plans, strategies, and annual budgets to guarantee success in using district resources for education policy directive implementationCollaboration with central, regional, and school-based leaders on existing PDE and district SIP procedures and reporting guidelinesKey role in representing the school district at local, state, and national conferences and seminars Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Successfully constructed, proposed, and initiated comprehensive correlational analysis on Florida's mandatory grade retention policy and school improvement outcomes.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

•Oversaw all administrative activities in the school, including developing instructional resources and academic programs; tracking student and teacher progress; and motivating and leading teachers and other staff•Built and sustained positive working relationships with students, teachers, faculty staff, and parents•Efficiently handled all tours and marketing activities, as well as budget preparation and annual reporting functions•Managed staffing requirements for academic staff… Show more •Oversaw all administrative activities in the school, including developing instructional resources and academic programs; tracking student and teacher progress; and motivating and leading teachers and other staff•Built and sustained positive working relationships with students, teachers, faculty staff, and parents•Efficiently handled all tours and marketing activities, as well as budget preparation and annual reporting functions•Managed staffing requirements for academic staff, including hiring, training, recruiting, and interviewing teachers•Employed collaborative leadership in defining and monitoring school mission and goals aligned with the District’s mission and goals•Conducted routine classrooms visits to observe teaching strategies and ensure alignment with district and school guidelines•Worked with academic leadership and staff in creating and executing instructional framework that aligned the curriculum with state standards, student learning needs, and effective instructional practices•Coached and mentored faculty and staff to continuously enhance professional performance and develop individual professional development plans•Closely collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to effectively oversee school operations to ensure optimal utilization of resources, and establish a safe, efficient, legal, and effective learning environmentSelected Accomplishments:•Received several awards, including the 2015 LEGACY South Florida’s Top Black Educators•Improvement of reading achievement of all students by attaining 70% learning gains, as well as the lowest student quartile by attaining 65% learning gains•Leadership in the transition of the school from a traditional model to a Montessori Academy through the Student Success Opportunity School (SSOS) turnaround initiative•Cooperation with all stakeholders and parents to orient and align expectations of the Montessori philosophy Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

•Developed various materials, such as student activity reports and correspondences, to document activities, provide written references, and communicate information•Supervised curriculum and instruction on campus to boost student academic growth, including offering opportunities for enrichment and intervention, encouraging differentiated instruction for all students, and establishing learning communities•Maintained active communication with students, personnel, and parents to keenly… Show more •Developed various materials, such as student activity reports and correspondences, to document activities, provide written references, and communicate information•Supervised curriculum and instruction on campus to boost student academic growth, including offering opportunities for enrichment and intervention, encouraging differentiated instruction for all students, and establishing learning communities•Maintained active communication with students, personnel, and parents to keenly evaluate situations and resolve issues and conflicts•Served as the site and district instructional leader, which involved discussing effective teaching strategies and monitoring classroom discussions to optimize student academic growth•Handled daily school administrative duties, including facility maintenance, budget management, and staffing to guarantee seamless and safe operations aligned with district guidelines•Created personal growth plans for all personnel and oversaw quality staff development activities at school sitesSelected Accomplishments:•Gained distinction as the finalist for the 2013 CALIBER AWARDS ACCLAIM Assistant Principal of the Year Award•Offered practical strategies for the implementation of differentiation growth plan (DGP) for each teacher, which resulted to 81% of 3rd grade students being proficient on the 2010 FCAT in reading and 86% of 3rd grade students being proficient on the 2010 FCAT in reading in mathematics•Introduced a school-wide progress monitoring plan, thus enabling 76% of students to score at or above grade level in reading, 86% of students at level 3 or above grade level in mathematics, 90% of students scoring at or above grade level in writing, and 44% of students scoring at grade level in science Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Show positive trends in the achievement of improvement goals in the areas of operation (key goals), business practices (efficiency) and customer satisfaction.Assist with managing and supervising the school's financial resources including the preparation and disbursement of the school's budget and internal accounts. Maintain an active involvement in the school improvement planning process.Use quality improvement principles and processes in daily administration of school.Anticipate… Show more Show positive trends in the achievement of improvement goals in the areas of operation (key goals), business practices (efficiency) and customer satisfaction.Assist with managing and supervising the school's financial resources including the preparation and disbursement of the school's budget and internal accounts. Maintain an active involvement in the school improvement planning process.Use quality improvement principles and processes in daily administration of school.Anticipate difficult situations and develop plans to handle them. Assist in the managing and developing the implementation and assessment of the instructional program at the assigned school so as to ensure all students the opportunity to learn. Use collaborative leadership style and quality process to involve stakeholders in establishing and achieving the school's mission and goals.Assist in providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the school's operation. Build teams to accomplish plans, goals and priorities. Assist in conducting staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential problems and resolution of existing problems. Assist with establishing and managing student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned school. Supervise and monitor the accurate completion of data collection and submits resulting reports according to timelines. Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

•Interviewed and screened students to determine proper reading level placements, and supported teachers in selecting students needing special reading assistance•Rendered diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services, as well as individual and small group instruction for students•Participated in the management of state reading examinations•Closely collaborated with the principal in determining and addressing the needs of the reading program•Functioned as key resource for… Show more •Interviewed and screened students to determine proper reading level placements, and supported teachers in selecting students needing special reading assistance•Rendered diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services, as well as individual and small group instruction for students•Participated in the management of state reading examinations•Closely collaborated with the principal in determining and addressing the needs of the reading program•Functioned as key resource for regular teachers by guiding them in organizing their reading program, identifying materials, and employing teaching techniques to maximize student learning potential•Contributed to the development and implementation of school and district reading curriculum Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

•Supervised all aspects of the school special education program, placement, evaluation, re-evaluation, and exist criteria for gifted students and students with disabilities•Mentored and oversaw teachers in guaranteeing that academic instructions complied with IDEA regulations•Interviewed and screened students to determine proper reading level placements, and supported teachers in selecting students needing special reading assistance•Rendered diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative… Show more •Supervised all aspects of the school special education program, placement, evaluation, re-evaluation, and exist criteria for gifted students and students with disabilities•Mentored and oversaw teachers in guaranteeing that academic instructions complied with IDEA regulations•Interviewed and screened students to determine proper reading level placements, and supported teachers in selecting students needing special reading assistance•Rendered diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services, as well as individual and small group instruction for students Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Fellowship For K-12 Public Education

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership And Research Methodology

Ed.S. Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Varying Exceptionalities