1. Jerald L. Dent
P 231-834-5512
C 231-414-0115
E xjarcher@gmail.com
14044 South Oak Avenue
Kent City, MI 49330
Objective
To facilitate student and staff growth and development through teamwork
and leadership while serving the school and community as a professional
educator.
Education
2007– 2010 Ferris State University, M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction,
Administrative Focus
2002-2004 Western Michigan University Enrolled in Special Education MA
Program
1995-1998 Grand Valley State University BS Psychology/Special Education,
Elementary Ed. Minor Certifications: Elementary K-6 all K-8 Self cont., CI and EI K-12
for Special Education.
1983-1987 Cornerstone University BA Business Administration, Speech Minor
Academic Honors
Ferris State University Honor Scholar, Distinguished Graduate
Grand Valley State University Upper Class Honor Scholar, Cum Laude
Positions Held
February 2015-Present Cedar Springs Public Schools Resource instructor.
Serving Middle School and Elementary students with reading and writing instruction. Team
teaching Language Arts and other collaborative efforts with general education instructors.
Participated in development of IEP documents for new students and proctored M-Step tests for
Middle School and Elementary special education students. Assisted general education teachers
with development of teaching units and behavior plans.
November 2013-June 2014 Lighthouse Academy K-8 Transitions instructor.
Served 3rd-8th grade students in a residential setting as well as HS special education
students. Responsible for all content areas. Serve on the Smart board advance user group to
assist staff with developing content delivered via Smart board technology. Serve as a mentor
to newer educators. Coordinate paraprofessional and ES staff duties to ensure educational
excellence and quality of care consistent with Wedgwood standards.
January 2012-June 2013 Greenville Public Schools MiCI and Resource instructor.
Served Middle school MiCI students delivering instruction in Mathematics, Language!, Body
Systems, and Government. Pioneered using Fountas and Pinnell reading in conjunction with
Reading AtoZ materials. Served High School resource students, delivering instruction in
Chemistry/Physics, US History and team taught World History. Provided lunch hour and before
school tutoring for special education and general education students.
June 2006– August 2011 Lakeview Community Schools Fourth grade
general education, MS Resource, Alternative Education Director. Responsible
for general education instruction and collaborative support for twenty-eight students.
Coordination of field trips and other student activities. Also responsible for providing
instruction in Computer technology for use both in and out of the classroom.

2. Lakeview Community Schools continued,
Received training for Battle Creek Science Kits and Lucy Calkins Reading and
Writing programs. Participated in start up training for McRel evaluation system.
Responsible for implementation and development of student IEP documents.
Provide academic supports for students having 504 plans. Team teaching in Math
and Language Arts. Program serves students with wide range of disabilities,
providing academic and behavioral support. Developed High School Alternative
Education program. Created student handbook and developed curriculum,
administer online coursework and ensure compliance with State standards.
Managed student behavior programs, work in collaboration with special education
department to serve special education students in AE program. Mentor probationary
H.S. special education teacher. Presented at MAEO Conference Spring 2009.
2004-2005 Montcalm Area ISD Classroom teacher for middle school students
having emotional impairments. Responsible for all content areas. Developed a pre
vocational program. Received CPI training.
1998- 2004 KEC Mayfield Grand Rapids MI Classroom teacher for severely
emotionally impaired middle school students. Responsible for all content areas as
well as behavior management interventions. Building Technology Specialist, BIT
Committee member. Received CMH Physical Intervention training. Served as
supervising teacher for student teachers from GVSU.
Interests and Activities
Children’s Ministries, Youth and High School Sports, AWANA youth clubs, Pinewood
Derby racing.
Hobbies
Archery, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Motorcycling, Jeeps, Home electronics.
Volunteer Experience
Church youth programs, youth sports coach, AWANA Games coach
Licenses and Certificates
Elementary Education (K-5), Cognitive Impairment (SA) (K-12), Emotional
Impairment (SE) (K-12)
References
Jeff Wright Principal, Greenville HS.111 N. Hillcrest Greenville MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Ken See Principal, Beach Elementary 204 E. Muskegon Cedar Springs MI
49319 (616) 696-0350
Rev. Ken Vanderwest c/o KCBC 106 N. Main Kent City MI 49330 616-
678-5773
Jerald L. Dent