Bernard O. Edwards, M. Ed

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1980 - Aug 2000

  First Sergeant

  I led, trained, and supervised four Army Recruiting Companies in Cleveland, Ohio, Miami, FL, Jupiter, FL, and Atlanta, Georgia dispersed in an area spread over 5367 square miles with a population of 2,115,995; responsible for the health, safety, morale, and training of 43 Noncommissioned Officers; sets and enforces high standards on conduct, training, professional development and operations; plans and executes a battle-focused NCODP; controls and synchronizes facilities, equipment, and vehicles valued in excess of $51,000,000; assists the commander in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the unit's mission; promotes community awareness and support for the Army and its recruiting goals. I assists the commander as the Senior Enlisted Army Sergeant in my unit. I am the principal enlisted assistant to the commander. Keeps apprised of all policies of the commander. Disseminates information to the unit's enlisted personnel regarding such policies. Reports to the commander on the status of matters pertaining to the efficient operation of the command. Counsels’ subordinate unit Noncommissioned Officers as required to improve the general effectiveness of the command. Interviews and counsels enlisted personnel on pertinent professional and personal matters that may affect the efficiency of the command. Assists the commander in the conduct of office hours, requests formations, and meritorious mast. Participates in ceremonies, briefings, strategic mission/vision planning conference with the commander. Assists in supervision of clerical and administrative matters; training functions and the employment of the command in garrison and in the field; logistic functions such as billeting, transportation, and messing; inspections and investigations; personnel management; and daily routine. Assumes other duties designated by the commander. Ensure that personnel in the unit are physically fit and ready for duty through a rigorous physical fitness program. Show less

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  Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2006

  Teacher

  I created lesson plans and taught those lesson plans to the entire class, individually to students or in small groups, I tracked student progress and present the information to parents, create tests, create and reinforce classroom rules, work with school administration to prepare students for the State of Florida standardized tests, (FCAT, FSA) and managed the classroom learning environment. I conducted student and parent conferences. Maintained complete and accurate records of each student’s academic, social, emotional, learning/growth using both school wide and classroom based formative and summative assessment. Plans, documents, and carries out daily lessons that align to Miami Dade County Public Schools District and the State of Florida curriculum and academic standards. Recognizes the needs of individual students and the group at large. Offers support as needed using flexible groups, workshops, compacting and other differentiation models. Establishes consistent and logical limits, expectations, and classroom routines for students to allow for maximization of learning. Maintains an organized and inviting physical environment. Handles stressful situations with grace, patience, understanding, and flexibility. Show less

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  MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2009

  Assistant Principal

  My duties and responsibilities as an assistant principal: 1. Instructional Leadership a. I assists the principal in the establishment of goals and objectives for the school. b. Provides leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional programs. 2. Staff Personnel a. I assists the principal in the process of interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new staff members. b. Assists in the determination of staff needs. c. Evaluate personnel and assist in the determination of goals to improve performance. e. Prepare formal evaluations as directed by MDCPS Board policy and administrative regulations. 3. Curriculum Development a. I assists the principal in the direction, supervision, and evaluation of the building instructional program. b. Assists in the maintenance and improvement of the quality of the instructional program by being responsible for teacher implementation of the curriculum. 4. School Operations a. I assists the principal in the planning and implementing of programs for the health, safety and welfare of the students in the building. b. Enforces and establishes disciplinary procedures which allows due process to the rights of students; familiarizes students, staff, and parents with the disciplinary procedures; hears and acts on behavior problems referred to the principal’s office. 5. Public Relations a. I assists the principal in the communication between the school and the community. b. Assists in working with the civil authorities. c. Serves as a liaison between the school and the community. d. Assist in the development and presentation of parent information and conference evening programs as assigned by the principal. 6. Professional Growth a. I participate in professional growth activities. b. Participates in professional organizations whose purpose is to improve administrative skills. 7. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee. Show less

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  Miami Senior High School

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2015

  Assistant Principal

  My duties and responsibilities as an assistant principal: Principal Designee, 2nd in command, when the Principal is absence.1. Instructional Leadership a. I assists the principal in the establishment of goals and objectives for the school. b. Provides leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional programs. 2. Staff Personnel a. I assists the principal in the process of interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new staff members. b. Assists in the determination of staff needs. c. Evaluate personnel and assist in the determination of goals to improve performance. e. Prepare formal evaluations as directed by MDCPS Board policy and administrative regulations. 3. Curriculum Development a. I assists the principal in the direction, supervision, and evaluation of the building instructional program. b. Assists in the maintenance and improvement of the quality of the instructional program by being responsible for teacher implementation of the curriculum. 4. School Operations a. I assists the principal in the planning and implementing of programs for the health, safety and welfare of the students in the building. b. Enforces and establishes disciplinary procedures which allows due process to the rights of students; familiarizes students, staff, and parents with the disciplinary procedures; hears and acts on behavior problems referred to the principal’s office. 5. Public Relations a. I assists the principal in the communication between the school and the community. b. Assists in working with the civil authorities. c. Serves as a liaison between the school and the community. d. Assist in the development and presentation of parent information and conference evening programs as assigned by the principal. 6. Professional Growth a. I participate in professional growth activities. b. Participates in professional organizations whose purpose is to improve administrative skills. 7. Other duties as assigned by the Principal. Show less

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  Miami-Dade County Public Schools

  Jul 2015 - now

  Experienced Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in being the School Site Educational Leader, Curriculum Leader, Technology Leader, Audit-Free Management, School Operations Leader, Testing Leader. I am also skilled in Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Classroom Management, and Educational Technology. Strong education professional with a Master Degree focused in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. I transformed Georgia Jones Ayers/Allapattah Middle school from a “D” school grade from 2009 to in 2015 to a “C” school grade during my first two years as Principal during school years 2015-2016 and 2016 to 2017. I received a commendation letter from the Deputy Superintendent of schools for increasing school grade for the 2015-2016 school year. See the attached letter.Received two letters of Commendation from my Superintendent of Schools for maintaining sound fiscal School Audit Report results for school years 2016-2017 and School year 2017-2018. See the attached letters. Experiences in school improvement, school turnaround, and transformation of schools. I have excellent customer service skills and Internal/external public relationships skills. I am a visionary who sees the potential in all situations and turns this potential into reality. My intuitive knowledge of data analysis allows me to break down complex data issues and train others to easily understand and work with data to reach our goals. My professionalism allows me to work effectively with all stakeholders from direct reports to Regional and District level leadership. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2021 - now

  • School Principal

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2021