Darnell McElveen
Middle School Teacher
Roseville,MN
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in differentiated students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 10+ years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Best Academy Middle School
Minneapolis, MN
08.2013 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Increased reading proficiency on state standardized tests by 30 percent from previous year.
Education
Ed. S. - Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN 08.2021 - Current
MBA - Business Administration- Organizational Management
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Finance
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN 08.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Lesson plan implementation
Problem-solving skills
School district guidelines comprehension
Certification
MN Head Basketball Coaching License
Reading, spending time with family, coaching basketball.
I enjoy spending time reading and spending quality time with my family. In addition, I coach high school basketball as a licensed coach in Minnesota.
Timeline
Ed. S. - Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
08.2021 - Current
MN Head Basketball Coaching License
12-2020
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Best Academy Middle School
08.2013 - Current
MBA - Business Administration- Organizational Management
Concordia University, St. Paul
08.2011 - 05.2013
Licensed Master Barber
01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Public Finance
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
08.2007 - 05.2010