Gerald Chandler
40557 Highway 105, Batson, TX 77519
(W) 409-923-7720; (H) 936-262-8268; gchandler@lumberton.k12.tx.us
Education/Certification
M. Ed. Educational Administration, Lamar University,
Beaumont, TX, 2006
BA Agriculture Development, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX, 1994
Superintendent Certification EC-12, Texas, (in progress)
Principal Certification EC-12, Texas
Teacher Certification Agriculture, Texas
Administrative and Leadership
Experience
Principal, Lumberton Intermediate School,
Lumberton Independent School District,
Lumberton, TX, 2009-present
Ø Administered campus activities including a new curriculum program focusing on increasing assessment scores
Ø Created a school climate focusing on appreciation from the community as well as the staff and students
Ø Refocused the understanding of the PDAS system on the campus
Ø Have experienced a zero percent turnover rate on the campus
Ø Implemented a special education inclusion program to focus on increased assessment scores for special education students on the campus
Ø Established a consistent and effective RTI and PBIS program on the campus
Assistant Principal, Lumberton High School,
Lumberton Independent School District,
Lumberton, TX, 2006-2009
Ø Evaluated and provided guidance for a variety of teachers throughout the school using the district’s evaluation instrument and informal observations and conferences
Ø Secured and documented evidence to recommend non-renewal of a teacher after working with a teacher who was in need of assistance
Ø Utilized various alternative discipline techniques with different students, however still focusing on consistency
Career and Technology Coordinator
Lumberton Independent School District,
Lumberton, TX, 2003-2009
Ø Responsible for writing and monitoring Carl D. Perkins grant for Career and Technology Education
Ø Increased funding opportunities by reevaluating PEIMS coding
Ø Worked with CTE teachers and created new and current courses applicable to students
Ø Submitted and had approved several experimental course applications to TEA
Ø Partnered with Lamar Institute of Technology to offer dual credit courses for students enrolled in various CTE courses
Teaching Experience
Agriculture Teacher, Lumberton High School
Lumberton Independent School District
Lumberton, TX, 2002-2006
Ø Created a new program from a non-existent program for Lumberton High School
Ø Generated interest and expanded program to a necessity of having three agriculture teachers
Ø Created a positive rapport with citizens in soliciting support from the community for the program
Ø Introduced students to leadership development and participated in many leadership and agriculture related competitions
Agriculture Teacher, Colmesneil High School
Colmesneil Independent School District
Lumberton, TX, 1994-2002
Ø Secured a new direction for the agriculture program
Ø Focused on leadership development of students
Ø Students won numerous awards related to leadership and agriculture
Ø Taught other subjects in addition to agriculture: US History, Texas History, Communication Applications, English
Ø Participated in state level competitions related to leadership and agriculture
Professional Development
Ø Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS)
Ø Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
Ø Ruby Payne’s Understanding Poverty
Ø Lead4ward: A Correlation of STAAR and TEKS
Ø Gifted and Talented
o Nature and Needs
o Differentiated Instructional Strategies
Ø Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Ø Response to Intervention (RTI)
Ø Differentiated Instruction
Ø Documentation
Presentation Experience
Lumberton ISD (2010, March). District Emergency Management Operations. Created a video to use district wide focused on the new Emergency Management plans.
Buna ISD (2010, March). Monday Morning Leadership presentation focused on “Do Less or Work Harder.” Presentation focused on growing assistant principals into stronger administrators.
Lumberton ISD (2007, February). Seven Habits of Highly Effective People presentation focused on “Think Win-Win.” Presentation focused on introducing administrative interns on the position of a school administrator.
Professional Affiliations
Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA)
Ø Member 2009 to current
Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
Ø Member 2010 to current
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP)
Ø Member 2006 to 2009
Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
Ø Member 2003-2007
Southeast Texas Career and Technology Association of Texas (SETCTAT)
Ø Vice-President 2006-2007
Ø Member 2003-2007
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (VATAT)
Ø Member 1994-2006
Honors and Awards
Administrator of the Year, Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, 2007
Teacher of the Year, Lumberton High School, 2005
References
Mr. John Valastro, Superintendent
Lumberton Independent School District
121 South Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
409-923-7504; jvalastro@lumberton.k12.tx.us
Dr. Robin Perez, Superintendent
Buna Independent School District
PO Box 1087
Buna, TX 77612
409-994-5101; rperez@bunaisd.net
Ms. Wanda Green, Personnel Director
Lumberton Independent School District
121 South Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
409-923-7503; wgreen@lumberton.k12.tx.us
Ms. Leanna Stringer, Principal
Lumberton Middle School
121 South Main
Lumberton, TX 77567
409-923-7716; lstringer@lumberton.k12.tx.us
I like your vita; it looks very polished and professional. The way you have it organized makes it very easy to follow your experiences and see your growth as a leader. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to add that your information has reminded me to go back and add some things to my own vita. I forgot to add my professional associations. I didn't think that would mean much, but when I read yours, I see how well-rounded you are in organizations and very likely with teacher support in all areas (like ag-science).
ReplyDeleteI would like to inform you that your vita was impressive. I thought that it was great to hear that you had a zero percent turnover rate on campus. I am sure that there are some great things happening when everyone is staying! Appreciate your vita being well organized as it was very easy to follow your educational experience and affiliations. Keep up the good work!
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