Alicia McClellan
Fresh Meadows,NY
Summary
Experienced education professional with strong foundation in mathematics instruction for middle school students. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering collaborative learning environment, and adapting to diverse student needs. Strong focus on teamwork, achieving measurable academic results, and maintaining high standards. Proficient in classroom management, and student assessment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
PAVE Academy Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Create and sustain a positive and highly structured school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations
- Implement a research-based curriculum to meet or exceed academic standards
- Assume responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
- Use assessments and data to inform instructional practices
- Utilize IEPs to adapt instruction to reach the needs of students with disabilities in an inclusion setting
- Communicate effectively and regularly with students and parents about student progress
- Complete all lesson plans, progress reports, report cards, and administrative functions with care and timeliness
Special Education Math Teacher
William C. Bryant High School
Woodside, NY
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Create and implement rigorous and engaging class instruction utilizing New York State Common Core Learning Standards to ninth and tenth grade students in remote and physical settings.
- Support students' socio-emotional needs; conduct parental outreach via phone calls, texts, and emails.
- Conduct student vocational assessments; collect data to write Individualized Education Programs and lead IEP meetings.
- Coached students to ensure that students achieve success through outreach, coordinating meetings with teachers and counselors, monitoring student attendance, and one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Special Education Generalist 7-12
NYC Teaching Collaborative
New York, NY
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Received Transitional B certificate to teach from St. John's University after completing Spring pre-service training.
- Participated in a rigorous training program focusing on continuous feedback and practice-based learning.
- Received field training specializing in serving students with special needs at the High School of Fashion Industries.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
St. John’s University
Queens, NY12-2022
BSW - Social Work
CUNY York
Queens, NY01-2017
Skills
- Google suite and Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- IEP implementation
- Parental communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Adaptability
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
PAVE Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Math Teacher
William C. Bryant High School
09.2020 - 07.2023
Special Education Generalist 7-12
NYC Teaching Collaborative
01.2020 - 05.2020
BSW - Social Work
CUNY York
Master of Science - Special Education
St. John’s University