Valinda Dickerson, Ed.D
**** ********** ***, ***** ********, SC 29466
843-***-**** *****************@*****.***
Philosophy
Learning is an essential part of a child’s life. Therefore, each child has a right to obtain an outstanding education in a pleasant and secure environment. I believe in educating the whole child. It is my responsibility to provide a positive learning environment in which each child is nurtured and is given the opportunity to learn to his/her greatest potential. I believe that all children can learn and I am committed to educating all children academically, emotionally, and socially.
Education
Doctorate of Educational Leadership/Supervision, Nova Southeastern University
Masters Plus 30(School Administration), University of South Carolina
Masters of Education (Early Childhood Education), University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts (Early Childhood Education), University of South Carolina
Accomplishments
• Served as a liaison between community agencies to share vital information with faculty.
• The Post and Courier newspaper for Charleston, South Carolina specifically sited the high test scores students received on the South Carolina’s state standardized test.
• Organized and conducted team meetings each month to develop treatment plans.
• Integrated technology through development units that included computer literacy skills
• Actively engaged students by using literature, guest speakers, fine arts, field trips, etc, which allowed students to take ownership of their learning abilities.
• Conducted “Powerful Learning” and “Every Day Math” workshops for teacher.
• Successfully completed the “Smart Board Technology for Educators,” “Thinking Maps,” and the “On-line Teacher Evaluation” courses.
• Coached and mentored new educators.
Experience
Berkeley County School District (Kelly Services) 08/2011-present
Manager/Owner, BeNot LLC (real estate company) 07/2006-present
Charleston County School District 20 08/1990-2011
Richland Count School District 1 08/1980-1990
Valinda Dickerson, Ed.D
3388 Queensgate Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843-***-**** *****************@*****.***
Community Involvement
Member of the National Organization for Women
Former member of the Charleston Real Estate Investment Group
Member of the Center for Women
Served on the School Improvement Council committee
Member of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association
Former Foster Parent