A.J. McDonald
Pembroke Pines
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Downtown Miami Charter School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods while fostering a supportive environment. A dedicated mentor committed to student success, utilizing critical thinking and effective communication to inspire growth and achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher on Assignment/Dean of Students
Downtown Miami Charter School
10.2006 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC05-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Small group instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
- Student needs assessment
- Student rapport
- Student records management
- Test proctoring
- Parent and student communication
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2021
Certification
Professional Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Teacher on Assignment/Dean of Students
Downtown Miami Charter School
10.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Shaw University
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