Keri Coffman
Joelton
Summary
Goal-oriented Dean of Students dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
ECES Dean of Students
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Created opportunities for parent involvement through workshops, meetings, or volunteering.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to provide additional resources for students'' personal development opportunities.
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback on assignments and one-on-one conferences with students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, ensuring progress in critical thinking and communication skills.
- Enhanced collaboration among students with group activities, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with special education specialists to develop appropriate accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.
- Established strong classroom management techniques, maintaining an orderly environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized data-driven assessment methods to track student performance and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade ELA Teacher
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Integrated creative arts activities into lessons, fostering critical thinking skills and reinforcing comprehension of complex texts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected ELA content with other subject areas.
- Planned experiential field trips related to ELA curriculum, deepening students'' understanding of literary concepts in real-world settings.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and accommodate various learning styles.
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Cheatham County Board of Education
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Monitored student progress closely using formative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Integrated real-world connections into lessons, helping students see the relevance of ELA topics to their daily lives.
- Established a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
2nd Grade Teacher
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies 1-8
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12-2020
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Jones International University
Centennial, CO08-2009
Skills
- Parental communication
- Student engagement
- Student development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
Timeline
ECES Dean of Students
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 05.2025
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 05.2019
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade ELA Teacher
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2012 - 05.2014
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Cheatham County Board of Education
08.2007 - 05.2011
2nd Grade Teacher
Cheatham County Board Of Education
08.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies 1-8
Austin Peay State University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Jones International University
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