STEM-Focused Middle School Science Educator

*** ***** ***** ** • CHESAPEAKE, VA *****

PHONE 281-***-**** • E-MAIL ********@*****.***

SHERRY CAESAR

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Competent and dedicated educator striving to make positive academic difference in the lives of students, promoting rigorous and relevant curriculum as well as providing a safe learning environment

Maintains exemplary leadership abilities to create effective liaisons within the school community including faculty, students, parents, and members of the community

Encourages innovative and research-based approaches to disciplinary procedures and methods to promote communities of learners within the school

Provides insightful problem-solving skills based upon understanding the need for differentiation within instructional and administrative practice

Strong organization and excellent classroom management skills, flexible, and team oriented

EDUCATION

Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX

2017 Masters in Educational Administration

Principal Certification EC-12

2020 Masters in Counseling

Pending Test for Certification

Virginia Department of Education Virginia Beach, VA

2024 Standard Certificate Middle School Science 6-8

2024 Admin and Administration PreK-12

Graceland University Lamoni, IA

1991 B.A., Sociology/Human Services with a Minor in Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

7/2025 – Present 8th Grade Physical Science, Ruffner Academy, Norfolk Public Schools

8/2024 – 7/2025 8th Grade Physical Science, Lynnhaven Middle School, VBCPS

7/2019 – 7/2024 8th Grade Science, Thornton Middle School, CFISD

8/2018 – 7/2019 8th Grade Science, Clifton Middle School, HISD

8/2012 – 6/2018 6th Grade Science, Clifton Middle School, HISD

8th Grade Science Lead, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Implement Lesson Plans, Create Engaging lesson plans that follow the TEKS, serve on the SDMC committee for 4+ years, Teach Like a Champion Leader for 2 years, 6th Grade Team Lead for 4 years, 6th Grade Science Team Lead, STEM Camp Coordinator/Principal, Taught Cougar Camp for incoming 6th graders, served as a mentor for many teachers for 4+ years, and Co-Testing Coordinator 2015-2016, Liaison for Linked Learning/Race to the Top Grant/Junior Achievement and Junior Inspire Program.

12/2011 – 5/2012 Substitute/Long Term Substitute Teachers

Cy-Fair Independent School District Houston, TX

I served as a long-term substitute in a 7th grade Science position and a 6th grade Math position at Cook Middle School. I worked at a variety of schools and a variety of grades as a substitute teacher, implemented lesson plans provided by teacher, and maintained classroom management, performed day to day duties required of any permanent classroom teacher. Entered grades for teachers as a long-term substitute, graded papers and reported to team leads and instructional specialists.

09/2011 - 12/2011 Student Teacher

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Houston, TX

Student Teacher for 6th Grade Math at Truitt Middle School for 12 weeks, assisted with grading papers and teaching lessons, taught math lessons consistent with certification program requirements, Took daily attendance for each class.

2/2005 - 2/2011 Qualified Mental Health Professional

Texana Center Brookshire, TX

Worked with youth, ages 4 to 17 with mental health disorders (i.e., ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, etc.), Worked as a case manager, liaison and link them with outside resources for any needs they might have, worked with the children and families on skills training: coping with anger, problem solving and conflict resolution, did my trainings with them in a school setting during the school year, attended ARD’s to set up IEP’s.

9/1991 - 2/2005 Texas Works Advisor III & Assistant Supervisor

Texas Department of Human Services Houston, TX

Interviewed clients and determined their eligibility for Food Stamps, Medicaid and TANF, (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), kept a case load of over 200, made sure all cases were timely and maintained Quality Assurance.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

SDMC – Shared Decision-Making Committee (3 years)

TLAC – Teach Like a Champion Leader (2 years)

PBIS – Committee 2020-2021

CPOC Committee – 2020-2021

OTHER SKILLS

Mastery of Microsoft Office Tools, including PowerPoint and Excel; advanced user of Smart Boards; advanced internet skills; e-mail; beginner web-page creation.

REFERENCES

Jennifer Seams DI Helping Teacher 281-***-**** ********.*****@*****.***

Adetria Singleton Content Curriculum Specialist 281-***-**** *******.*********@*****.***

Venessa Arruti Math Coach/Katy ISD 915-***-**** *******@*****.***

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