Middle School Project Manager

TYSON MCCLAIN

Horn Lake, MS ***** 1-662-***-**** **************@*****.*** WWW: Bold Profile

Professional Summary

Experienced educator with 13 years of teaching experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Accomplished Project Manager offering 15 years of experience in managerial duties including project management, database entry, customer service, sales, marketing, computer applications, and . Successful when leading high-performing teams to sustain product vision, roadmap and business goals. Exceptional technical expertise, leadership and talent for driving stellar, on-target results.

Skills

Project-Based Learning Student Engagement

Peer Collaboration Resource Utilization

Instructional Technology Conflict Resolution

Data Analysis Effective Communication

Lesson Planning Professional Development

Curriculum Development Collaborative Learning

Work History

Middle School Social Studies Teacher 03/2024 to Current Youth Villages-Nicholas Hobbs Academy-Bill's Place – Memphis, TN Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom of 10 or more students requiring special education and behavior improvement.

Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, assessments, and report cards for administrative purposes.

Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in improved comprehension and academic performance.

Developed strong rapport with students by creating an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged participation from all learners.

Contributed to the development of school improvement plans by identifying areas where additional resources or support were needed for student with behavioral and academic disabilities.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher 07/2022 to 01/2024 Greendot Public Schools, Kirby Middle School – Memphis, TN Boosted student interest by incorporating diverse teaching methods and engaging activities in curriculum, managing and educating over 150 students daily, with average class size between 25-30 students.

Enhanced critical thinking skills through debates, group projects, and problem-solving exercises. Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, fostering comprehensive understanding of social studies topics.

Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within classroom.

Established open lines of communication with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and address any concerns.

Organized field trips to historical sites and museums to create immersive learning experiences that complemented classroom instruction.

Developed strong rapport with students by creating inclusive classroom environment that encouraged participation from all learners.

Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, assessments, and report cards for administrative purposes.

Core Instructor (Reading and Math) 11/2021 to 07/2022 Benjamin L Hooks Job Corps Center – Memphis, TN

Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials. Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback. Enhanced classroom collaboration through implementation of group projects and team-building activities, quantifying over 100 at-risk youths. Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.

Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.

Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and promoting positive school culture.

Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.

Vocational Work-Based Instructor (Career Pathways) 08/2017 to 07/2021 Desoto County School District – Hernando, MS

Enhanced classroom collaboration of 20+ selected students through implementation of vocational work-based group projects and team building activities. This includes job seeking, resume building, interviewing skills, and job placement. Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and promoting positive school culture.

Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.

Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students' educational experience beyond classroom setting.

Tracked students' progress frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.

Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices. Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher 01/2011 to 07/2017 Coahoma County School District – Clarksdale, MS

Boosted student interest by incorporating diverse teaching methods and engaging activities in curriculum.

Enhanced critical thinking skills through debates, group projects, and problem-solving exercises for more than 200 middle school students..

Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, fostering comprehensive understanding of social studies topics.

Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within classroom.

Established open lines of communication with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and address any concerns.

Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, assessments, and report cards for administrative purposes.

Education

Master of Arts: Film And Video Production 06/2014

Full Sail University - Winter Park, FL

3.4 GPA

Master of Education: Secondary Education 05/2012

Mississippi Valley State University - Itta Bena

Honoree of Magnum Cum Laude

3.5 GPA

Bachelor of Science: Human Services Management 05/2009 Indiana Institute of Technology - Fort Wayne, IN

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