DR.

CHERYL PRUITT
(815) 277-7272 a 2031 West 97th Place a Crown Point, IN a dpb0c
c8e@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with exceptional leadership a
nd communication skills. Creative problem solver with ability to handle multipl
e tasks effectively. Strong background in the development and delivery of educat
ional programming. Outstanding Science and Technology background. Over 10 years
of management and supervisory experience. Solid track record of consistently me
eting and exceeding project goals.
Core competencies include:
* Curriculum Writing * Organizational Leadership
* Instructional Design * Team Building
* Strategic Planning * Professional Development Tools
* Integration of Technology * Testing and Assessment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT 209, SY 08-09 - present
Forest Park, IL
Proviso Township High Schools District serves approximately 5000 high school stu
dents from diverse backgrounds.
Provides leadership in establishing system-wide goals, assists in the developmen
t and execution of a comprehensive program plan a" Target Teach, evaluate progra
ms, effectively communicates with staff and community and plans for district pro
fessional development. Serves as the district grant writer and Title 1 complian
ce officer at the state and federal level. Initiate and facilitate district ben
chmark testing and state assessment in an effort to transform and redesign the h
igh schools academic performance.
PRINCIPAL, IVANHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2006 a" 2009
BETHUNE PRE-SCHOOL
Gary Community School District, Gary, Indiana
Ivanhoe Elementary School served approximately 600 K thru5th grade students from
diverse backgrounds.
Simultaneously managed and monitor multiple tasks; developed new systems and for
ms to increase office efficiency. Supervised staff and conducted full evaluati
ons on 24 teachers. I resigned from this position after 68 days due to the lack
of a contract from the district.
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT - COACH, LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES, 2004 a" 2006
North Central Regional Laboratory (NCREL), North Central Math & Science Consorti
um (NCMSC), North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium (NCRTEC),
Comprehensive School Reform
Naperville, Illinois
A nonprofit educational organization, empowering educators to transform student
learning by equipping them with researched-based strategies and services that ar
e user friendly, cost effective, and responsive to their unique needs.
Serve as a school coach (previously served as a program associate) offering rese
arch-based products and services to school districts to assist with continuous s
chool improvement. Developed content units specialized to meet the needs of urb
an and rural districts. Served as a presenter and facilitator for numerous work
shops including: data, school leadership, questioning techniques, and enGauge (
technology).
Selected Achievements:
a Serve the United States Virgin Islands as a Coach for three schools, two on th
e island of St. Thomas and one on the island of St. John, with school improvemen
t plan writing, and analysis to increase academic achievement and build capacity
.
a Served as facilitator for Learning Point Associatesa two-day Data Retreats whi
ch provide school leadership teams the opportunity to analyze, understand and un
cover patterns in their schoolas data.
a Assist with the enGauge Professional Development Program for school and distri
ct leadership teams. enGauge consists of two 2-day sessions devoted to the effe
ctive implementation and monitoring of technology.

PRINCIPAL, LORENZO SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2005

Pembroke Community Consolidated Schools, Pembroke, Illinois
Lorenzo Smith Elementary School serves approximately 400 pre-K thru 8th grade st
udents from diverse backgrounds. It is the only school in the district.
Simultaneously managed and monitor multiple tasks; developed new systems and for
ms to increase office efficiency. Supervised staff and conducted full evaluati
ons on 24 teachers.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, KANKAKEE JUNIOR HIGH, 2002-2004
Kankakee School District 111, Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee Junior High School operates under the middle school concept serving ove
r 850 seventh and eighth grade students from diverse backgrounds. It is the onl
y middle school in the Kankakee School district.
Oversee all educational programming and disciplinary issues for the entire eight
h (8) grade student class. Developed the model and strategies and carry out the
goals and objectives for two educational programs design to prepare junior high
students for high school. Simultaneously manage and monitor multiple tasks; de
veloped new systems and forms to increase office efficiency. Supervise staff o
f teachers, educational specialists, and supportive staff. Perform administrati
ve supervision duties and conduct teacher evaluations.
Selected Achievements:
a Effectively handle difficult situations, negotiate, as well as develop and imp
lement solutions
a Conduct workshops for and work directly with school personnel, administrators,
and faculty to assist them in learning and executing their responsibilities and
duties
a Highly skilled in verbal and automated presentations; developing the ability t
o effectively address and engage a wide variety of audiences from students to ad
ministrators and staff, promoting overall organizational goals and ambitions
a Developed summer enrichment programs designed to improve and sharpen academic
skills. Developed the curriculum, course outlines, objectives, and assessments
for two (2) consecutive summer years
a Wrote two (2) successful educational programs (i.e. Jump Start and SPLASHE)
a Provided additional academic support to assist in the promotion of 200 at-risk
students in failure of completing school due severe negative behaviors and fail
ing grades.
a 21st Century Site Coordinator (employed by the Kankakee Regional Office of Edu
cation)
a IMSA Excellence 2000 Coordinator a" an after school program focusing on Math &
Science (employed by the Illinois Math and Science Academy)
CHEMISTRY TEACHER, ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL, 2000-2002
Gary Community School Corporation, Gary Indiana
Roosevelt High School is the first school built exclusively for the African-Amer
ican community in the city of Gary.
Taught Chemistry to a diverse group of students ranging from at-risk to high hon
or students. Dedicated to the advancement of students through the development a
nd implementation of organized, engaging, and innovative curriculum and lesson p
lans.
Selected Achievements:
a Skilled in recognizing individual student needs and adapting curriculum and cl
assroom goals to meet those needs, resulting in enhanced student success and sel
f-esteem
a Curriculum writer for the State of Indiana in the area of Science
a Wrote technology training manuals for administrators and staff
a Served on school improvement team
a Created in-house systematic test prep program used by teachers to improve stud
ent performance on state exams.

SCIENCE TEACHER, OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL, 1996-2000

School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Memphis, TN
Overton High School offers specialized course offerings in visual arts, vocal mu
sic, broadcasting, creative writing, band, string orchestra, music theory, dance
, piano, digital art & design, and drams. In addition to the arts, Overton offe
rs courses in English, history, science, mathematics, and three foreign language
s.
Taught Science to a diverse group of gifted students.
Selected Achievements:
a Served on the Leadership Counsel which included administrators, community lead
ers, students, parents, and support staff
a Curriculum writer for the school district in the area of Science
a Wrote two successful grants (Goals 2000 and Rotary Club) that engaged students
in Science and Technology as well as provided technology equipment for the scho
ol
Additional Professional Experience
1993 - 1996 Training Supervisor, Coors Brewing Company
Memphis, TN
1992 - 1993 Certifying Scientist, Roche Biomedical Laboratory
SouthHaven, MS
1985 - 1992 Sr. Research Technologists, St. Jude Children's Research Hos
pital
Memphis, TN
LICENSES
ILLINOIS K-12 Superintendent #2170596
ILLINOIS K-12 Administrator #2087922
INDIANA Building Level Administrator #974098
INDIANA District Level Instruction and Curriculum Director #974097
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Ed.D Instruction and Curriculum Leadership/Instructional Design & Technology
University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Completion Date: Fall 2009
Dissertation Focus: Data Driven Decision Making and the Education Administrator
Project Management Training
Learning Point Associates
30 hours completed May 2006
Certificate of Advanced Study-Superintendent
Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois
Completion Date: Spring 2004
Principal Intern
Roosevelt High School, Gary Indiana
2001-2002
Course Writer Intern
Federal Express Corporation
Memphis Tennessee
2000
Master of Arts in Teaching/Instruction & Curriculum Leadership
University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
April 1999
Research Focus: Integrating Technology into the Chemistry classroom to increase
student achievement.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minor Chemistry
Rust College, Holly Springs, MS
April 1984
ELECTED APPOINTMENTS
Kankakee School District #111, Kankakee, Illinois
Elected School Board Member a"2005-2009

OTHER RELATED SKILLS

a Budget Skills- Managed budgets that ranged from $10,000 to $7,000,000
a Technical Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Front Page, Microsoft Ou
tlook, Publisher, Dream Weaver, Web Design and GroupWise
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Curriculum Development, Association of Illinois Middle-level
Schools, Illinois Computing Educators, Kankakee County Administrators Associati
on, Kappa Delta Phi, National Middle School Association, &
Phi Delta Kappa International (Vice-President of Programs)
References available upon request
References
Manya Walton Ph.D. Dr. Brian Ali
43183 Thistledown Terrace, 434 Associate Superintendent
Broadlands, Va 20148 Matteson School District 162
443-797-7588 3625 West 215th Street
Manya.walton@verizon Matteson, IL 60443
708-748-0100
Bernice Stafford
708-748-7302 (fax)
VP - Implementation & Education Partnerships
Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI)
15941 N. 77th Street, Suite 1
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480.596.4198 ext. 221 (office) William Butler
760.415.1416 (cell) Univ. of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
www.evansnewton.com
1200 N. University Drive
South Central Arkansas Education Renewal Zone
Patricia L. Pickles Ph.D.
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
1018 Canyon Maple Road
Home
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870-575-8170 (office)
901-508 a" 9051 (home)
Mona Johnson, President of the Districtas Teacher Union
Proviso Township High School District 209
Forest Park, IL 60130
Phone: 708-202-6389
Email: mjohnson@pths209.org
Salary History
Proviso Township High Schools
$137,500 + benefits
Gary Community Schools
$87,000 + benefits
Learning Point Associates
$88,000 + benefits