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Professional Profile

 

Skilled educator, trainer, and school-aged and adult learning coach with 20 years of experience. Background in curriculum development and educational technology including the design and implementation of e-learning materials. Adept at guiding adult and school-age students in learning opportunities. Comfortable and flexible with all learners and learning styles. Creative and innovative teaching strategies for all audiences. Strong command of the English language in both oral and written communication. Tenacious, hard-working, and expeditious when learning new material.

 

  • Earned a Master of Arts in Educational Technology from Michigan State University in 2015.

  • Hold a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and English.

  • Employ Love and Logic discipline strategies for exceptional classroom management. 

  • Experienced in teaching technology through the Language Arts.

  • Dedicated to building relationships with students and parents to promote a life- long love of reading and writing. 

  • Proficient knowledge and instruction of Lucy Caulkins, Ralph Fletcher and Nancy Atwell writing materials.

  • Previously involved in the Elementary English/Language Arts Leadership team at the Genesee ISD. 

 

 

Education, Certifications, and Honors

 

 

M.A. in Educational Technology (2015)                                                    Michigan State University 

East Lansing, Michigan

                                                                                        

M.A.T. Curriculum and Instruction (2002)

Oakland City University 

Oakland City, Indiana      

                                                                               

Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education and English (2001)                Oakland City University 

Oakland City, Indiana      

                                                                       

          *Student Teacher of the Year Honorable Mention                      

          *Margaret Earl O’Connell Harper Actor of the Year 

          *Alpha Psi Omega Dramatics Fraternity Member                                                 

 

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    Professional Certifications:

             *Michigan English (BA 6-8)   

             *Michigan Educational Technology (NP K-8)                                                  

             *Michigan Elementary Education  (K-5 All Subject; K-8)      

 

 

Annual Genesee County Literacy Conference - Presenter 

Genesee Intermediate School District 

Flint, Michigan 

 

             *The 21st Century Writer: Using Digital Tools to Teach

               Writing (2013)

             *Podcasting (2014)

             *Online Portfolios (2014)                                

                                                                                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aubrey Elizabeth Mclain     mcclain.aubrey@gmail.com

 

Online E-folio:

mcclainaubrey.wix.com/portfolio

 

 

 

 

…always punctual, pleasant and professional…given up personal time…to direct the Saturday school program…respected by students and parents and has excellent classroom control…          

 

Elizabeth Jordan,                former principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…goes above and beyond the call of duty…has made it her business to know each and every one of her students…what level they are on academically…challenges them using various techniques…great asset to any educational facility…    

 

Sharice Miles,                   Parent Volunteer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…When I first came to this school, everybody made it seem like it was so hard…but you took a lot off my chest…you even made me love writing…     

       

Nicole,                          

former student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…dedicated to her students, spending countless hours to better herself and her students…fair and consistent…well-loved by students, staff and all those her life touches… 

 

Frank McDowell,

Parent Liason 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…I will take all of your teaching and advice with me to high school… 

                  

Myra,                                     

former student

 

 

 

Administrative Experience

 

2015 - 2016

3rd - 5th Grade Principal

Richfield Public School Academy

Flint, Michigan

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Responsibilities:

  • Assisting teachers in planning, classroom management and delivery of instruction

  • Teacher evaluations, observations, and feedback debriefs

  • Model lessons with proven instructional strategies

  • Assist teachers with analyzing data

  • Lead grade group sessions for  curriculum pacing and planning

  • Develop teacher resources website

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2012 - 2015

Instructional Coach

Richfield Public School Academy

Flint, Michigan  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting teachers in planning, classroom management and delivery of instruction

  • Teacher observations and feedback debriefs

  • Model lessons with proven instructional strategies

  • Assist teachers with analyzing data

  • Lead grade group sessions for  curriculum pacing and planning

  • Develop teacher resources website

 

Summer 2010/2012

Summer School Coordinator

Richfield Public School Academy 

Flint, Michigan 

 

Summer 2006  

Summer School Coordinator/ELA Instructor                                                                            

Center Academy

Flint, Michigan

Teaching Experience

 

2016 - present

Genesee Academy

Swartz Creek, Michigan 

 

Position: Middle School English 

 

Responsibilities:

  • International Baccalaureate Training and Implementation

  • Planning and presenting lessons according to the Michigan Curriculum Framework

  • Planning and working with parents for student achievement

  • Monitoring student behavior

  • Monitoring student academic progress—teacher and student created rubrics, DRA reading test

  • Administration of MEAP and SCANTRON EdPerformance Series standardized tests

  • Organization of 8th grade graduation 

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2007 – 2016                                                                               

Richfield Public School Academy

Flint, Michigan

 

Positions:

2015 - 2016                         8th Grade English/Language Arts 

2012 - 2016                        *Instructional Coaching/Principal 

2011 - 2012                         Middle School Writing

2009 – 2011                        Middle School English/Language Arts 

2007 – 2009                       5th Grade     

 

Responsibilities:

  • Planning and presenting lessons according to the Michigan Curriculum Framework

  • Planning and working with parents for student achievement

  • Monitoring student behavior

  • Monitoring student academic progress—teacher and student created rubrics, DRA reading test

  • Administration of MEAP and IOWA standardized tests

  • Organization of 8th grade graduation 

   

 2002 – 2007                                                                                 

Center Academy

Flint, Michigan

 

     Positions:

2006 – 2007                      Middle School English Language Arts

2005 – 2006                      4th/5th Grade Split

Spring 2005                      5th/6th Grade Split *

2003 – 2004                      4th/5th Grade Split

2002 – 2003                      Middle School Humanities

 

Responsibilities:

  • Planning and presenting lessons according to the Michigan Curriculum Framework

  • Planning and working with parents for student achievement

  • Monitoring student behavior

  • Monitoring student academic progress—teacher and student created rubrics, DRA reading test

  • Administration of MEAP and IOWA standardized tests

  • Organizing 8th grade graduation  

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