Kendra Cumberland
Reidsville
Summary
Christ-centered educational professional prepared for leadership roles in academic settings. Demonstrated ability to implement programs that enhance student learning and promote faculty development. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving spiritual and educational goals. Reliable and adaptable, with strong leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Day Treatment
Rockingham County Schools Day Treatment (Inspire Academy)
Reidsville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Lead therapeutic and academic program for students with complex social-emotional needs; align interventions with student-centered outcomes.
- Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary staff; build collaborative, respectful team culture.
- Conduct audits and ensure regulatory compliance; coordinate with district and mental-health partners.
- Implement targeted academic/behavioral plans and family communication protocols.
- Led professional development workshops for staff to improve instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Established community partnerships to foster support systems for students and their families.
EC Lead Teacher / Inclusion Teacher / Case Manager
Reidsville High School
Reidsville, NC
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed EC department: curriculum planning, evidence-based interventions, credit audits, and scheduling to support diploma attainment.
- Served as EC representative for threat/suicide assessments; coordinated with mental health practitioners and families.
- Mentored junior teachers, enhancing instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
EC Resource Teacher / Case Manager, K–5
Brightwood Elementary
Greensboro, NC
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Designed K–3 interventions in literacy, math, and SEL; wrote compliant IEPs, BIPs, and reevaluations.
- Lead EC teacher and MTSS/IST representative; supported progress monitoring and intervention selection.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement inclusive teaching strategies and modifications.
- Facilitated communication between parents, educators, and support staff regarding student development.
8th Grade English and Civics Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
Martinsville, VA
2016 - 2017
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to evaluate student performance and inform instructional strategies.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Obtained 96, 98, and 100% student pass rates on Writing, Reading, and Civics SOLs.
Resource Coordinator / Teacher
International Community School
Singapore
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Founded K–12 resource services: admissions, referral protocols, tiered supports, IEP templates, and parent/teacher collaboration procedures.
- Trained and coached general educators on accommodations and instructional differentiation.
- Coordinated resource allocation to support educational programs and enhance student engagement.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth.
Intermediate Special Education Teacher
Elim Christian School
Palos Heights, IL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Taught in a faith-based setting; developed classroom culture grounded in Christian values.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust strategies.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
Education
Ed.D. - Special Education
Walden University
10-2019
M.S.Ed. - Elementary Reading & Literacy
Walden University
05-2010
B.A. - Special Education & Elementary Education
Trinity Christian College
05-2006
Skills
- Servant leadership & faculty development
- Classical curriculum alignment & curriculum mapping support
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional coaching & evidence-based pedagogy
- IEP compliance, MTSS/RTI leadership, progress monitoring
- Literacy & math remediation (multi-sensory, concrete-to-abstract)
- Family engagement, community relations, faith-based school culture
- Data-driven decision making; educational technology proficiency
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- NBPTS Exceptional Needs Specialist (2024); Ed.D. in Special Education (2019).
- Established district-aligned IEP and intervention systems in international and U.S. school settings.
- Improved student credit recovery and graduation progress through targeted scheduling and supports.
Certification
- Licenses: NC — Exceptional Children (K–12); Elementary Ed (K–6); Reading (K–6); Language Arts & Social Studies (6–9)
- Certification: NBPTS — Exceptional Needs Specialist (EC–YA), 2024
Timeline
Director of Day Treatment
Rockingham County Schools Day Treatment (Inspire Academy)
01.2024 - Current
EC Lead Teacher / Inclusion Teacher / Case Manager
Reidsville High School
07.2022 - 12.2023
EC Resource Teacher / Case Manager, K–5
Brightwood Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2021
Resource Coordinator / Teacher
International Community School
01.2007 - 01.2016
Intermediate Special Education Teacher
Elim Christian School
01.2006 - 01.2007
8th Grade English and Civics Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
2016 - 2017
Ed.D. - Special Education
Walden University
M.S.Ed. - Elementary Reading & Literacy
Walden University
B.A. - Special Education & Elementary Education
Trinity Christian College