Terry Charlton

Experience

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  Washington County Community College

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2008

  Director of Student Support Services

  Led an exemplary team to support student persistence and retention at the college, graduation, and transfer to 4 year colleges. Presented numerous student workshops, collaborated with faculty and staff to advocate for and support students in their goals. Worked with community organizations in support of the college and low-income and first-generation students

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  Alexander Elementary School

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Teaching Principal

  Teacher of 7th and 8th grade (all subjects) while principal for the small, rural school. Managed a Washington County wide federal grant to improve access to Guidance Services in 12 schools across the region.

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  Eastport Elementary School

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

  Teaching Principal

  Taught mathematics, art, and language arts grades K-8 while acting as building principal in a small rural school. Supervised 25 employees. Budget supervision. Managed small grants. Encouraged and facilitated major improvement to school climate. Communicated school successes and needs to larger community.

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  Central Maine Community College

  Oct 2014 - now

  Director of TRIO Student Support Services

  Manage department of TRIO SSS professionals working under two federal grants dedicated to student retention, graduation and transfer to 4 year institutions. Facilitate TRIO tutoring and academic and non-cognitive skill support.