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Aletha R Cherry

@aletharcherry

Educator and curriculum designer at Gradient Learning who created Summit Learning Platform’s STEM 4 and STEM 5 courses.

At Gradient Learning, I created the Summit Learning Platform’s STEM 4 and STEM 5 courses, serving over 125 schools. I also contributed to future-state work through a whole-student development lens and shared guidance with teachers on scheduling, course modifications, and resources.

Through Partners of the Americas, I created and implemented Raíces y Caminos: Empowering Afrodescendant Change Agents Professional Exchange Program. I now design and teach Praxis prep courses at the University of the Virgin Islands, and have trained educators and adapted curriculum content to align with US education standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Contractor, Curriculum and Program Development

Current

Partners of the Americas

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Creator and Implementor of Raíces y Caminos: Empowering Afrodescendant Change Agents Professional Exchange Program.

Program Development Curriculum Development Project Implementation

Current

Part-Time Professor, School of Education

Current

University of the Virgin Islands

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Design and teach EDU 425 (Elementary Education) and EDU 420 (Early Childhood Education) - Praxis prep courses aligned with VIDE certification standards.

Curriculum Design Teaching Praxis Preparation Elementary Education Early Childhood Education

Current

Curriculum Designer for Praxis II Courses

Current

University of the Virgin Islands

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Designed curriculum for Praxis II courses.

Curriculum Design Praxis II

Current

Content Writer and Proofreader

Current

South Fulton Lifestyle Magazine

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Wrote content and proofread articles for the magazine.

Content Writing Proofreading

Associate Editor

Six Red Marbles

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Trained educators and adapted curriculum content to align with US education standards across virtual and in-person settings. Proofread and copy-edited Spanish-language educational materials.

Curriculum Development Training Proofreading Copy Editing Spanish

Developer of Teacher-Facing Guidance

The International Baccalaureate

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Developed teacher-facing guidance for Diploma Programme Science Curriculum.

Curriculum Development Science education Classroom Guidance

Director of Elementary Curriculum and Assessment

Gradient Learning

Sep 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Worked in a fully remote environment with quarterly in-person conferences. Collaborated with thought partners throughout the U.S. and Canada. Created the Summit Learning Platform’s STEM 4 and STEM 5 Courses, serving over 125 schools. Researched and presented best practices for elementary and differently abled leaders. Modified courses and contributed to future state work with the lens of whole stu

Curriculum Development Assessments STEM Education Remote Collaboration Leadership Professional Development

Elementary Homeroom Teacher

Atlanta Public Schools

Jul 2013 - Jun 2019 (5 years 11 months)

Served as K-5 STEM Teacher (2016-2018), K-5 Technology Teacher (2015-2016), and Fourth Grade Teacher (2013-2015). Organized school-wide STEM fairs, prepared students for district and state level science & engineering and technology fairs, and earned multiple district and best in class awards. Sponsored the Captain Planet Foundation Project Learning Garden Program and managed volunteers, materials,

STEM Education Technology Education Elementary Education Science Fairs Project Based Learning

Teacher

Mosaica Education

Jul 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 6 months)

Taught middle school and fourth grade. Served as Middle School Field Trip Coordinator and 4-H Teacher Sponsor.

Teaching Middle School Education Elementary Education Field trip coordination 4 H

Campaign Coordinator

Campaign to Re-Elect Khaatim Sherrer El- for APS Board Seat

Sep 2009 - Nov 2009 (2 months)

Scheduled visits with volunteers, contributors, and constituents.

Campaign Management Scheduling Volunteer coordination

Executive Director

The Herndon Home

Mar 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 4 months)

Operations Manager of historic mansion and estate. Prioritized a budget of over $250,000, managed grants, and managed part-time staff, volunteers, and interns. Planned educational seminars, fundraisers, and outreach events.

Operations Management Budget Management Grant Management Staff Management Event Planning

Teacher

EdFutures, Inc.

Aug 2003 - Mar 2008 (4 years 7 months)

Served as NASA Explorer Schools Team Leader (2004-2006), Field Trip Coordinator (2003-2006), and Middle School English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher. Sponsored Junior Beta Club and 4-H Club.

Teaching English Language Arts Social Studies NASA Explorer Schools Field trip coordination 4 H

Teacher

Atlanta Public Schools

Jul 1999 - Jun 2003 (3 years 11 months)

Seventh Grade Life and Social Science Teacher. Served as Grade Level Social Studies Chair, National Academic League Co-Sponsor, and Young, Gifted, and Black Mentoring Program Co-Sponsor.

Teaching Life Sciences Social Sciences Social Studies Mentorship

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Texas Tech University

Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Global Pragmatic Research in STEM Education. Dissertation: Tempo da Consciência Negra: A Case Study of Afro-Brazilian Undergraduate Women of Partners of the Americas.