Tesha Isler, Ed.D.
2016 Pinedale Road Phone: (919) 344-3180
Rockingham, NC, 28379 Email: [email protected]
Education
2008-2012
University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, Doctorate in Educational Leadership
2005-2007
University of Phoenix, Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
1998-2002
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bachelor of Science
Double Major in Elementary Education K-6 and History
1994-1998
Goldsboro High School Honor Graduate
Leadership Competencies
Outgoing, determined, dependable, loyal, dedicated, disciplined, transformational, creative thinker, hardworking, problem solver, innovative, optimizer, coachable, emotionally intelligent, visionary, results-oriented, conflict manager, accountable
Employment
2018-2023 Richmond County Schools Administration
2016-2018 Principal Intern, Sandhill’s Principal Development Program
2016-2017 Academic Coach, Richmond County Schools
2015-2016 Assistant Principal, LJ Bell Elementary
2014-2015 Academic Coach, Richmond County Schools
2012-2014 Adjunct Professor for Mount Olive College
2012-2014 Wayne Community College, Effective Teacher Training Instructor
2013-2014 Human Resource Coordinator/Beginning Teacher Coordinator WCPS
2009-2013 Teaching and Learning Coach for Wayne County Public Schools
2008-2009 Human Resource Lead Teacher for Wayne County Public Schools
2007-2008 Goldsboro Intermediate School Curriculum Facilitator/ Technology
2006-2007 Goldsboro Intermediate School, Fifth grade teacher
2002-2006 North Drive Elementary, Fifth grade teacher
2000-2002 Hunter Elementary, Intern and Student teacher, Fifth grade
2000-2002 UNCG Resident Advisor
Licensure
NC K-6 Elementary Education Professional Educator’s License
Date Received: July 2002
School Administrator-Principal License Date: June 2018
Staff Development Leadership/Certifications
2018 NCDPI EVAAS Training
2018 NCASBO Finance Courses for Administrators
2015-2018 District Common Core K-5 Content Area Intensive Training
2016-2017 Future-Ready Leadership NCPAPA Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program
2015-2018 Ongoing Leader in Me Training/Visit A.B Combs for Leadership Day
2015-2018 Public Library Board of Trustee
2013-2014 Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee member
2013 Middle School State Conference Presenter (Two Sessions)
2012 NCAEE (Elementary Conference) Presenter
2012 Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) Presenter
2011-2012 NCDPI Measure of Student Learning Committee Member
2011-2012 NCDPI K-2 Assessment Committee
2011-2012 Teacher Evaluation Trainer for District
2010-2011 Presenter at Summer Institute at Mt. Olive College
2010-2012 Designer and Facilitator of Building Better Educators Moodle
2010-2012 Teaching Fellows District Representative
2010-2011 Instructional Coaching Training with Teacher Academy
2010 Title I State Conference Presenter
2010 Training at the National Title I Conference in Washington D.C.
2009/2010 North Carolina Closing the Achievement Gap Presenter
2008-2012 Thinking Map Trainer
2008-2012 Beginning Teacher Orientation Presenter
2008-2012 Certified Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Chair
2008 Visualizing the EOG Training Presenter
2008/2011 Positive Behavior Support Training
2008 Ron Clark Academy Participant
2007 Presenter at a Statewide CSR Conference about Camp EOG
2007 Presenter at the Kiwanis Club
2006-2008 School Leadership and Improvement Team Member
2006-2008 Camp EOG designer and coordinator
2006-2007 District Presenter on Multiple Intelligences
2006-2007 District Presenter about evidence based strategies for Reading
2006-2007 District Presenter about using chants to teach vocabulary
2006-2007 Assisted with the updated Fifth grade Pacing Guide
2002-2008 Closing the Achievement Gap Training
Awards and other Recognitions
2013 Coauthored a Book: A Proud Legacy of Leadership through Timeless Service
2012 Dissertation Published: A Case Study to Explore Teaching and Testing Practices to Narrow the Achievement Gap
2007-2008 Goldsboro Intermediate School Teacher of the Year
2004-2005 Beginning Teacher of the Year for North Drive Elementary
2004-2005 Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist for WCPS
2003-2004 Dillard Alumni Teacher Award Recipient
2002-2003 Wal Mart Teacher of the Year
1998 North Carolina Teaching Fellow
Professional Organization
2000-2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Member, President 2000 & 2012
2016 Pinedale Road Phone: (919) 344-3180
Rockingham, NC, 28379 Email: [email protected]
Education
2008-2012
University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, Doctorate in Educational Leadership
2005-2007
University of Phoenix, Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
1998-2002
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bachelor of Science
Double Major in Elementary Education K-6 and History
1994-1998
Goldsboro High School Honor Graduate
Leadership Competencies
Outgoing, determined, dependable, loyal, dedicated, disciplined, transformational, creative thinker, hardworking, problem solver, innovative, optimizer, coachable, emotionally intelligent, visionary, results-oriented, conflict manager, accountable
Employment
2018-2023 Richmond County Schools Administration
2016-2018 Principal Intern, Sandhill’s Principal Development Program
2016-2017 Academic Coach, Richmond County Schools
2015-2016 Assistant Principal, LJ Bell Elementary
2014-2015 Academic Coach, Richmond County Schools
2012-2014 Adjunct Professor for Mount Olive College
2012-2014 Wayne Community College, Effective Teacher Training Instructor
2013-2014 Human Resource Coordinator/Beginning Teacher Coordinator WCPS
2009-2013 Teaching and Learning Coach for Wayne County Public Schools
2008-2009 Human Resource Lead Teacher for Wayne County Public Schools
2007-2008 Goldsboro Intermediate School Curriculum Facilitator/ Technology
2006-2007 Goldsboro Intermediate School, Fifth grade teacher
2002-2006 North Drive Elementary, Fifth grade teacher
2000-2002 Hunter Elementary, Intern and Student teacher, Fifth grade
2000-2002 UNCG Resident Advisor
Licensure
NC K-6 Elementary Education Professional Educator’s License
Date Received: July 2002
School Administrator-Principal License Date: June 2018
Staff Development Leadership/Certifications
2018 NCDPI EVAAS Training
2018 NCASBO Finance Courses for Administrators
2015-2018 District Common Core K-5 Content Area Intensive Training
2016-2017 Future-Ready Leadership NCPAPA Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program
2015-2018 Ongoing Leader in Me Training/Visit A.B Combs for Leadership Day
2015-2018 Public Library Board of Trustee
2013-2014 Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee member
2013 Middle School State Conference Presenter (Two Sessions)
2012 NCAEE (Elementary Conference) Presenter
2012 Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) Presenter
2011-2012 NCDPI Measure of Student Learning Committee Member
2011-2012 NCDPI K-2 Assessment Committee
2011-2012 Teacher Evaluation Trainer for District
2010-2011 Presenter at Summer Institute at Mt. Olive College
2010-2012 Designer and Facilitator of Building Better Educators Moodle
2010-2012 Teaching Fellows District Representative
2010-2011 Instructional Coaching Training with Teacher Academy
2010 Title I State Conference Presenter
2010 Training at the National Title I Conference in Washington D.C.
2009/2010 North Carolina Closing the Achievement Gap Presenter
2008-2012 Thinking Map Trainer
2008-2012 Beginning Teacher Orientation Presenter
2008-2012 Certified Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Chair
2008 Visualizing the EOG Training Presenter
2008/2011 Positive Behavior Support Training
2008 Ron Clark Academy Participant
2007 Presenter at a Statewide CSR Conference about Camp EOG
2007 Presenter at the Kiwanis Club
2006-2008 School Leadership and Improvement Team Member
2006-2008 Camp EOG designer and coordinator
2006-2007 District Presenter on Multiple Intelligences
2006-2007 District Presenter about evidence based strategies for Reading
2006-2007 District Presenter about using chants to teach vocabulary
2006-2007 Assisted with the updated Fifth grade Pacing Guide
2002-2008 Closing the Achievement Gap Training
Awards and other Recognitions
2013 Coauthored a Book: A Proud Legacy of Leadership through Timeless Service
2012 Dissertation Published: A Case Study to Explore Teaching and Testing Practices to Narrow the Achievement Gap
2007-2008 Goldsboro Intermediate School Teacher of the Year
2004-2005 Beginning Teacher of the Year for North Drive Elementary
2004-2005 Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist for WCPS
2003-2004 Dillard Alumni Teacher Award Recipient
2002-2003 Wal Mart Teacher of the Year
1998 North Carolina Teaching Fellow
Professional Organization
2000-2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Member, President 2000 & 2012
