School Teacher

Carol McMillan

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SUMMARY

I am an effective, devoted, and enthusiastic educator with over 18 years of experience at the middle and elementary school level in the Boston Public School system. I set high standards for all students and strive to instill a love for learning that will last a lifetime. I build effective parent relationships and community partnerships to promote and strengthen education as a vital opportunity that open doors for our young people. I am an effective leader with exceptional organizational and communication skills and possess diverse leadership experience in program management, curriculum development, professional development and training and building administration support.

LEADERSHIP

Lead/Mentor Teacher, Timilty Middle School, Spring 2002 to present

In addition to successfully mentoring and tutoring pregnant teenagers and illiterate adults and organizing/managing a mentoring program for high school students through my community organizations, I have also helped bridge the gap between new and veteran teachers through the BPS mentoring program. As a Lead Teacher provide staff support and instructional leadership for early career teachers, inclusive of observing, advising, assessing, problem solving, and offering a wide range of support and encouragement during the mentee's transitional period.

English Language Arts Teacher Leader, Fall 2002 - 2004

As an active member of school based committees have taken the leadership role in various initiatives. I have effectively worked with bilingual and/or special education teachers, piloted a learning disability inclusion model and executed a variety of literacy activities such as scary story sleepovers, all night read-a-thons, culminating theatrical productions as well as spearheaded the full implementation of the A+ program curriculum in every sixth grade class.

Instructional Leadership Lead Teacher and Literacy Team member, Fall 2000 - 2004

Worked with colleagues and administrators to help build leadership capacity within the school. Developed

effective school practices around instruction, school climate, community involvement and professional

development. Part of an instructional leadership team (ILT) responsible for modeling demonstration lessons

for teachers, creating curriculum units and implementing Readers and Writers Workshop.

Teacher Leader, BPS English Language Arts Dept., Spring 2002

Part of a network of teacher leaders involved with inquiry based research and learning

which involved collaborative coaching and learning methods. Reviewed and approved

literature, facilitated reading workshops for the implementation of the, then new, BPS

standards. Helped align MCAS and BPS standards, working directly with Jane Skelton,

BPS Middle school Language Arts Director

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Demonstration Coach Teacher, Boston Public September 2002 - June 2004

Demonstrate workshop strategies for Reader/Writer workshops for BPS colleagues,

principals and administrators. (CCL)

Instructional Leadership Team Participant September 1999 - June 2002

Helped shaped and lead initiatives to develop and implement Boston Public School’s curriculum. Several opportunities afforded me the participation on core selection committees, designing performance tasks to engage students in a quest for learning. Starting from the onset of key questions to the need of leveled writing prompts I have developed curriculum in alignment with BPS Citywide Learning Standards as well as State Frameworks.

Workshop Presenter, April 2002

Spoken Word Poetry Workshop. Teaching parents and students how to effectively use

White space and symbolism in poetry

EXPERIENCE

Boston Public Schools System, Boston, MA

K- 8 English Language Arts Teacher, 1989 - Present

Responsible for the preparation and delivery of lessons which are aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Citywide Learning Standards English Language Arts. Work cooperatively with four/five colleagues as a team to ensure the educational development and safe environment for all students. Team teaching grades 6th, 7th or 8th inclusive of regular education, special education, bilingual and advance work instruction. Obligations include precise attendance and record keeping. Effectively collaborate with colleagues and administrators.. Contribute to continuous development and implementation of the Timilty Language Arts Curriculum. Develop and implement activities for special programs, both academic and social in nature. Perform administrative duties.

Cluster Leader Alternate, Timilty Middle School, 2004 to Present

Responsible for leading 12 to 15 teachers and 270+ students through daily expectations and routines.

Thoughtful communication with parents, students and staff members. Effectively using interpersonal skills

while facilitating suspension hearings and disciplining disruptive students as well as organizing and managing

upcoming awards ceremonies and field trips.

Summer Transition Coordinator, Timilty Middle School, Summer 2002 - 2004

Responsible for supervising and managing a staff of 18 teachers while overseeing the educational process of 150 students. Maintained accurate records for student attendance and academic progress. Responsible for maintaining and submitting payroll and attendance records for staff. Coordinated summer transition information meetings for parents and communicated via mail, telephone and in person. Attended meetings and submitted all required documents in a timely fashion

Coordinator Girl’s Middle School Leadership Conference, Spring 2002 – 2004

Organized, managed and supervised 20/25 girls’ participation in

an annual leadership conference. Maintained communication with parents, students and

program director throughout the process. Responsible for overseeing the final project

to demonstrate the leadership skills.

EDUCATION

CAGS, Ed. Leadership, Anticipated Aug 2006

Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA

Master of Education, May 1992

Nazarene College, Quincy, MA

Advanced Courses in Elementary education leading to Massachusetts Teacher licensure

Bachelor of Art, May 1988

University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Continuing Graduate Courses:

Fitchburg State, Summer 1993 - 2004

Worcester, Fall 2002

UMass Boston, Fall 2002

Simmons College, Summer 1997

Lesley University, Summer 1995 -1996

MASSACHUSETTS STATE CERTIFICATIONS:

Elementary 1 -6

Middle School 5 -9

Principal, pending

PROFESSIONAL AFILIATIONS

National Council for Teachers of English

Massachusetts Teachers Association

International Reading Association (IRA), member

American Federation of Teachers

Black Educators Alliance

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Whos Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004

Bethel AME, Trustee

Sunday School Teacher

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