Joshua James Herring
New Kent,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and instructional programs to identify areas for improvement and enhance student outcomes
- Oversee the development and alignment of curriculum guides to meet new state standards, ensuring academic rigor across all grade levels and subjects
- Spearhead the selection, distribution, and integration of instructional materials, technology tools, and other educational resources to support curriculum implementation
- Orchestrate the development of a Comprehensive Improvement Plan for the school division and ensure it aligns with other local, state, and federal initiatives
- Lead the division through the uncertainty of changes in the accountability system by providing guidance, reassurance, and a clear direction
21st Century Grant Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Orchestrate the planning, implementation, and operation of afterschool learning program at K-6 and 7-12 school buildings
- Ensure the program follows all local, state, and federal guidelines, including the monitoring of grant requirements, timelines, and funding usage
- Manage the $1.2 million budget to ensure activities, materials, staff salaries, and other expenses are within the approved budget
- Submit regular financial and programmatic reports to the grant provider, detailing program outcomes, successes, and challenges
- Establish partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to enhance the program offerings and resources available to students and families
Title 1 Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Implement Title I program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
- Develop professional development and training for teachers and staff on best practices for working with at-risk students
- Coordinate parent and family engagement activities, ensuring stakeholders are informed and involved in their children’s education
- Supervise reading specialists to ensure proper services are provided and that Student Reading Plans are being implemented with fidelity
- Craft the Division Literacy Plan as the VLA requires and implement the various initiatives
Division Director of Testing
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the organization and logistics of SOL testing administration, including the creation of testing sessions in PearsonNext
- Facilitated training sessions for test administrators, proctors, and other staff to ensure understanding of testing procedures, ethical guidelines, and best practices
- Secured the necessary testing materials, equipment, and resources to administer tests properly
- Coordinated with Virtual Virginia and alternative schools to organize testing dates, times, and locations for off-campus students
Director of Elementary Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated school-wide instructional meetings to re-establish vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels
- Implemented a writing initiative in which students in grades 3rd-6th maintain writing portfolios
- Instituted sight word modules for grades K-2 to target deficits demonstrated on the PALs
- Initiated weekly PLC meetings between elementary schools
All-In Tutoring Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Adjusted master schedule to incorporate remediation blocks during school hours to meet regulations established in All In VA legislation
- Coordinated collaboration between in-school tutoring and after-school program to align remediation efforts
- Provided structure and resources for in-school tutoring
Instructional Reading Coach
King and Queen County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers in grades K-8, focusing on lesson development and instructional practices
- Disaggregated multiple data sources, including benchmark and SOL assessments, to support teachers refine lesson plans and improve student learning outcomes
- Implemented ongoing professional development sessions to provide teachers with the latest research on evidence-based practices
Third-grade teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, and History)
George Watkins Elementary School, New Kent County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Fifth-grade teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and History)
King and Queen Elementary School
07.2012 - 06.2019
First-grade teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and History)
King and Queen Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2012
Fourth-grade Teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science)
King and Queen Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Education
Educational Leadership Endorsement -
Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia08.2024
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia05.2008
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Grant writing
- Strategic planning
- Program evaluation
- Adaptability
- Planning and coordination
- Budget management
- Curriculum development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
Drafted 21st Century Grant and awarded $1.2 million for after-school program
Cut Improvement of Instruction budget in half while maintaining key programs
Organized tutoring block, including daily one-on-one remediation sessions
Resolved staff conflicts leading to effective collaboration
Implemented K-6 writing portfolios, renewing a focus on writing instruction
Instituted sight word modules, reducing number of students identified by VALLSS
Timeline
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
21st Century Grant Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Title 1 Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Division Director of Testing
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Elementary Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
All-In Tutoring Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
Instructional Reading Coach
King and Queen County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Third-grade teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, and History)
George Watkins Elementary School, New Kent County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
Fifth-grade teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and History)
King and Queen Elementary School
07.2012 - 06.2019
First-grade teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and History)
King and Queen Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2012
Fourth-grade Teacher (Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science)
King and Queen Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University
Educational Leadership Endorsement -
Longwood University
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