CURRICULUM VITAE

GWENDOLYN D. PERKINS 10214 Wolfe Manor Court, Unit #103 Glen Allen, 23060 H: 804.756.7460 | M: 804.484.0218 | E: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Education-2011 Concentration: Educational Leadership Virginia Commonwealth - Richmond, VA Dissertation: “Mentoring Relationships of Alternative Route First-Year Urban Teachers and Their Mentors” Dissertation Chair: Whitney S. Newcomb, PhD

Administration and Supervision Endorsement-2000 Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA

Master of Teaching, Early Education-1993 -Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Rhetoric and Communication Studies-1985 – Charlottesville, VA

CERTIFICATIONS

Commonwealth of Virginia Division Superintendent License DS-0600782

Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License PGP-369364 NK-5, Early Education Administration and Supervision, PREK-12

UNIVERSITY LEVEL EMPLOYMENT

Subject Matter Expert, 2017-2018 Graduate and Professional Studies Philosophy of Education-Course Curriculum and Development-Course

Adjunct Instructor, 2014-Present Averett University (Master of Education Faculty) Graduate and Professional Studies

Online Courses: Taught Philosophy of Education (M.Ed.) Cohort Curriculum and Development (M.Ed.) Cohort Professionalism, Ethics, Policy and Professional Development (M.Ed.) Cohort

Adjunct Instructor, 2015-Present (Career Switcher Faculty) College of Continuing Education and Professional Development

Course: Designed and Taught Poverty: Student Achievement for Rural and Urban Learners

P-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL LEVEL EMPLOYMENT

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Richmond Public Schools – Richmond, VA James H. Blackwell, G. H. Reid and Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary Schools Assistant Principal, 2001-Present Appointed to lead instructional programs and manage operations at the site level. Served as School Test Coordinator and Exceptional Education Designee. Oversaw Summer School, Saturday Academy and Extended Day Programs. Monitor classroom instruction and execute feedback conferences. Coach educators and illustrate effective teaching practices. Facilitate professional learning communities with faculty and staff. Present school based first-year teachers’ training modules. Direct grade level instructional, assessment and achievement team meetings. Bolster school partnerships with stakeholders. Grant Received-Teachers As Readers, Richmond Area Reading Council-2014

Doctoral Externship, Summer 2009 Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, Virginia Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA – Office of Professional Development

Conducted a literature review and time lines in regard to the Career Switcher phenomenon. Investigated alternative licensure programs and professional support of Career Switchers in school divisions. Compiled a report related to an urban school division’s Induction and Mentoring program. Developed a needs assessment and comprehensive resource guide for Career Switchers.

Administrative Internship, Summer 2000 Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, Virginia Hanover County Public Schools, Pearson’s Corner Elementary School Mechanicsville, VA

Monitored student performance and observed teaching practices. Assisted teachers with classroom instruction, curriculum and resources. Collaborated with administrators, staff, parents and community partners.

K- 12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Richmond Public Schools – Richmond, Virginia Ginter Park Elementary School Classroom Teacher, 1993-2001 Hired to prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction for elementary students. Responsible for employing effective teaching strategies, varied assessments and differentiated instruction.

Served as a Grade Level Chairperson and Mentor. Selected as a teacher model by Richmond Public Schools Language Arts Specialists for a classroom observation and video presentation of differentiated instruction. Recruited as a district instructional team member to analyze SOL objectives and assist with revising the Richmond Public School’s language arts curriculum and pacing guide.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Teacher Preparation, Adult Learners, Career Switchers, Mentoring, Coaching

Gwendolyn D. Perkins Vitae, 2 OTHER WORK HISTORY

Charter Westbrook Hospital – Richmond, VA Medical Records Technician, 01/1988 – 07/1992

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia – Richmond, VA Service Coordinator, 03/1987 – 12/1987 Inquiry Service Representative, 11/1985 – 03/1987 Document Analyst, 09/1985 – 11/1985

PRESENTATIONS

Perkins, G. (2015, December). Mentoring: Empowering career switchers for success. Presentation given at the Learning Forward Annual Conference.

Perkins, G. (2015, September). Poverty: Impact on teaching and learning. Presentation given at the Virginia Education Research Association Annual Conference.

Perkins, G. (2015, April). A Shining Star: The teacher leader in you. Presentation given at the Future Educators Association Annual Conference.

Perkins, G., & Moss, W. (2009, March). Appreciating diversity to embrace student achievement. Presentation given for the Metropolitan Educational Training Alliance and Virginia Commonwealth University Beginning Teacher Advisors Friday Forum.

Perkins, G., & Maxwell, J. (1999, November). Kindergarten learning activities. Presentation given for a Richmond Public Schools City-wide staff development session.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Invited Panelist, Administrative Interview Session- 2014 Richmond Public Schools-Richmond, VA

Invited Moderator, Virginia State University College of Education- 2014 Summer Institute for Innovative/Transformative School Leadership and Teaching Petersburg, VA

Invited Panelist, Topic – Career Path to Becoming an Administrator- 2013 College of Education, Grand Canyon University – Mesa, AZ Fall Course: Curriculum Development for School Improvement (M.Ed.) Cohort

Invited Co-facilitator, Topic – Evaluation Driven Curriculum- 2013 College of Education, Grand Canyon University – Mesa, AZ Fall Course: Curriculum Development for School Improvement (M.Ed.) Cohort

Peer Reviewer, Journal of Research Initiatives- 2013 Fayetteville State University

Proposal Reviewer, Future Educators Association- 2012 National Conference Session (2013)

Participant, School of Education-Administrator Focus Group Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA- 2012

Gwendolyn D. Perkins Vitae, 3 SPECIALIZED TRAINING

FranklinCovey—Richmond, VA The Leader in Me

Richmond Public Schools—Richmond, VA ASK Incorporated: Leading the Learning PD 360 New Teacher Center: Santa Cruz – Improving Teacher Achievement Through Observation and Feedback The Learning Collaborative: Leadership for Effective Instruction Cohort

Virginia Commonwealth University—Richmond, VA Center for Teacher Leadership, Foundation Mentoring for Clinical Faculty- Level One

University of Richmond—Richmond, VA Next Generation Leadership Academy

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2017 Volunteer-Front Desk

Young Women’s Christian League, Inc., 2007– 2017 Member-Board of Directors Officer-Vice President, Corresponding Secretary-New Life Chapter

MEMBERSHIPS

Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society – Richmond Area Chapter National Association of Elementary School Principals Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals Association of Teacher Educators in VA Virginia State Reading Association Richmond Area Reading Council

AWARDS/HONORS

School Bell Award, 2014 Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals Awarded to a building administrator for service

Commendation Letter- School Bell Award Recipient, 2014 Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools

Assistant Principal, 2013 G. H. Reid Elementary School – Richmond, VA Presented to a school administrator for leadership

OTHER HONORS

Inductee, Pi International Honor Society,1993 University of Richmond – Richmond, VA

Valedictorian, Marshall Walker High School – Richmond, VA

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