Ashley McRae

Leadership and Team Management:

• Led a team of 15 Academic Advisors (including a Dual Language Instructional Coach) supporting 605 Global Educators in Virginia and North Carolina.
• Facilitated regular meetings for progress updates, challenges, and solutions.
• Conducted performance evaluations, resolved conflicts, and fostered a positive work environment.

Learning Management System Implementation:

• Implemented and oversaw the creation of TalentLMS (Talent Learning Management System) for Incoming and Current Global Educator professional development.
• Monitored usage of new professional development initiatives for Global Educators within the Incoming Teachers and Current Teachers branches.

Professional Development Coordination and Orientation Planning:

• Coordinated, created, and conducted virtual and in-person professional development for Incoming Global Educator Orientation and for Current Global Educators
• Collaborated with fellow team leads to plan and execute all aspects of the Global Educator Orientation.

Advocacy and Mediation:

• Served as an advocate and mediator for Global Educators in the Global Teaching Partners' program.

Relationship Building:

• Established positive partnerships with district and school-level administrators.
• Maintained and established positive trusting relationships with Global Educators on the program

Instructional Support:

• Observed, modeled, and provided feedback to Global Educators for improved instructional practices.
• Created tailored programming and equitable support structures to support the overall well-being of Global Educators in each district.
• Coordinated the development of individualized academic support plans for Global Educators not meeting performance expectations.

Quality Control and Employee Engagement:

• Contributed to successful quality control initiatives.
• Implemented strategies to improve team efficiency through the creation of an Employee Engagement Committee.

Project Management:

• Monitored project progress, adjusted timelines as needed, and coordinated with other departments.
• Organized Quarterly Cultural Celebration Events, overseeing staff assignments, venue selection, and coordination of logistics, including contract management, RSVPs, and setup.
• Coordinated Cross-Cultural Reports by setting annual due dates, assigning staff responsibilities (including feedback review), collaborating with part-time support for tracking, and ensuring effective communication through Podio to teachers.
• Managed the Global Educator of the Year Process by establishing timelines, developing the application process, and assigning staff roles for oversight.

Recruitment and Feedback:

• Assisted in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and educators.
• Provided regular feedback to team members and welcomed feedback for process improvement.
• Improved operational efficiency by working with senior management to implement and enhance policies and procedures.

• Observed and provided explicit verbal and/or written feedback on best instructional practices for teachers
• Provided scheduled and real time instructional coaching support for all teachers on required coaching load
• Provided lesson plan feedback, oversight and guidance for both Third and Fourth grade teams as well as additional teachers on coaching load
• Assisted Third and Fourth grade teachers with grade level curriculum and instructional support with regards to Eureka math implementation, literacy facilitation and HMH curriculum implementation as well as virtual learning implementation
• Provided instructional data analysis for student formative and cumulative assessments including but not limited to: iReady, Beginning of Grade Assessment, EOG, and all classroom created assessments
• Managed learning platforms including but not limited to: iReady, Lexia, Great Minds (Eureka), Mastery Connect, and Canvas
• Prepared and helped to facilitate monthly Eureka and HMH Professional Development sessions
• Lead and facilitated weekly professional learning community meetings for both Third and Fourth grade teams
• Provided professional development trainings specific to the "Read, Draw, Write Process" within the Eureka Math Curriculum, "Procedural Understanding for Structuring Lessons in a Virtual Teaching Environment", and provided one-on-one coaching support as a follow up to trainings as needed for certain staff members
• Attended bimonthly district coaching meetings
• Member of the School Leadership Team and School Improvement Team

• Created, modified and implemented Eno Valley Scope and Sequence, which outlined both best instructional practices as well as routines and procedures critical for sustaining a positive school culture
• Worked collaboratively with the Restorative Practices Coordinator and School Leadership to evaluate implementation of the EVE Scope and Sequence and restorative practices models at both the classroom and school level
• Lead and Facilitated weekly Grade Level Lead meetings in order to provide professional development, oversight and collaborate with team leads in an environment that facilitated their growth as leaders in the school
• Collaborated with School Leadership to create and manage a safe and welcoming learning environment for students
• Collaborated with School Counselor to facilitate student voice in school culture development
• Developed, analyzed and reviewed both staff and student culture survey data to determine effectiveness of current programming and needs
• Plan and lead staff professional learning experiences through professional development and grade level meetings
• Provide coaching and professional development on classroom management, classroom culture and restorative practices in collaboration with the Restorative Practices Coordinator
• Oversaw and managed weekly Fun Friday student incentive
• Created and managed weekly Wednesday Clubs for students
• Lead and collaborated with the School Wellness Team
• Facilitated and collaborated with the School Attendance Team
• Assisted with the interview process of potential teacher candidates

• Counseled students using solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches to address issues concerning bullying, self-esteem, social skills, conflict management, home life, anger management, academic performance, short term and long term goals, and attendance
  
• Maintained student confidentiality through private counseling sessions and maintenance of individual counseling notes
  
• Used peer mediation and student-teacher mediations as a way to improve overall positive peer-to-peer and student-teacher relationships
  
• Conducted classroom observations to determine unique behavioral needs of students and to identify specific ways to support teachers with classroom management practices
• Lead a professional development on "Safe Spaces" in order to equip classroom teachers with support in working with students with specific behavioral needs
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences in order to increase students’ performance in class
  
• Collaborated with School Social Worker to find ways to improve student attendance
  
• Collaborated with the school’s Behavior Specialist to hold conferences with students, parents and administration in order to improve individual students’ progress academically, behaviorally and socially
  
• Used classroom guidance to increase students’ self-worth, set academic goals, and address peer relations in individual classes
• Served on the PBIS team and collected student behavioral data throughout the year to analyze trends and identify areas for growth
• Coordinated and organized monthly character education assemblies focusing on the highlighted character trait of the month and student academic achievement
• School Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Coordinator, responsible for creating processes and protocols for organizing student academic, behavior, and social emotional supports
• Assisted grade level teams with reviewing and monitoring data and the MTSS referral process
• Led and facilitated MTSS team meetings in which team members reviewed student data and determined effective interventions
• Facilitated and led parent teacher conferences as MTSS coordinator
• Attended district MTSS meetings
• As the School 504 Facilitator, maintained, organized and created 504 plans and records for students in need
• Held initial and annual meetings to update, created and managed student 504 needs
• Attended district 504 facilitator meetings
• Assisted with the interview process of new staff members
  

• Counseled students using solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches to address issues concerning bullying, self-esteem, social skills, conflict management, home life, anger management, academic performance, short term and long term goals, and attendance
• Maintained student confidentiality through private counseling sessions and maintenance of individual counseling notes
• Used peer mediation and student-teacher mediations as a way to improve overall positive peer-to-peer and student-teacher relationships
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences in order to increase students’ performance in class
• Collaborated with other stakeholders to find ways to improve student attendance
• Collaborated with the school’s Behavior Specialist to hold conferences with students, parents and administration in order to improve individual students’ progress academically, behaviorally and socially
• Used classroom guidance to increase students’ self-worth, set academic goals, and address peer relations in individual classes
• Met with each 8th grade student to discuss individual goals for the end of the school year and beyond
• Created, maintained, and managed student cumulative records.
• Assisted with the process of student enrollment and withdrawal paperwork.
• Served on the PBIS team and collected student behavioral data throughout the year to analyze trends and identify areas for growth
• Organized, maintained, and ran PBIS Eagle Buck Store for all students
• Coordinated and organized monthly character education assemblies focusing on the highlighted character trait of the month
• Organized multiple Parent Empowerment Meetings including events such as: Literacy Night, 5th, 7th, and 8th grade Parent Night, “Donuts with Dad”, “Muffins with Mom”, Dinner with Dads and Health and Wellness Night
• Planned and organized annual Spelling Bee
• Organized, developed and implemented College and Career Week including a door decorating contest, multiple college visits, career day, and classroom college presentations
• Created and served as coordinator for the Eagle Ambassador Program
• Assisted with the implementation of the National Junior Honor Society at Global Scholars Academy for it’s first annual year
• Served on the Health and Wellness Committee and developed, promoted and implemented the First Annual Staff Wellness Fair
• Organized multiple field trips including: three 8th grade high school tours, one career tour, three college tours, and a trip to DC for the Eagle Ambassadors
• Participated on the MTSS committee
• Completed A+ Training
• Attended the North Carolina School Counseling Conference in Greensboro, NC

• Counseled 7th grade students using solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches to address issues concerning bullying, self-esteem, social skills, conflict management, home life, anger management, academic performance, and attendance.
• Served as an advocate for students in order to increase their success at school
• Collaborated with other school stakeholders to ensure student needs are being met both academically as well as social-emotionally by analyzing the effectiveness of interventions
• Served as a professional consultant to other professionals as well as parents in order to promote student growth
• Participated on the Child and Family Support Team and provided input regarding student success during transition meetings, parent teacher conferences, MTSS meetings, Truancy Court and IEP meetings
• Collected and analyzed data on the overall effectiveness of classroom guidance lessons and small group sessions as well as determine the effectiveness of each
• Conducted peer mediations as necessary in order to decrease negative relations among peers
• Conducted quarterly academic check-ins with 7th grade students in severe academic jeopardy and follow up sessions to check on student progress towards goals
• Aided in numerous short-term crisis situations involving peer conflict, classroom behavior concerns, bullying, and friendship concerns.
• Lead 3 separate girls groups targeting self-esteem and relationship building for the duration of 6 weeks per group
• Assisted with the implementation and planning of March Madness College Awareness Week and Random Acts of Kindness week
• Trained as an ALLY for LGBTQ youth
• Completed a symposium for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• Aided in organization and planning of Honor Roll Celebration for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and Rising 6th Grade Parent Night 

• Provided support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full and skillful implementation of the school and district’s adopted instructional programs, with priority given to literacy and math, and whichever grade level they have been assigned
• Conducted demonstration lessons to model appropriate delivery and instructional methods
• Provided on-site staff development to support program implementation
• Provided informal observations to classroom teachers and provide “next-step” support
• Assisted teachers in preparation and pacing for instruction based on the assigned pacing guide.
• Participated in collaborative grade level/department meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement
• Met regularly with the Head of School to review unit assessment data and to assess the outcomes of goals established by grade level/department teams
• Coordinated and organized field trips for grades K through 8
• Assisted the testing coordinator with managing test administration and delivery to students in grades 2 through 8

• Created and presented cross-curricular lessons directly supportive of grade level goals in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies for students at diverse levels of development
• Developed and implemented Personalized Education Plans (PEPs)  
• Incorporated audio, visual and kinesthetic activities to meet all learning styles
  
• Designed and implemented a classroom management plan consisting of procedures, rewards, and consequences as it related to the individual child and the class as a whole. 
• Constructed classroom visuals to enhance the learning of the students in reading and comprehension of subject areas (posters, charts, art work, etc.). 
• Developed weekly lesson plans with age appropriate extensions. 
• Assessed and monitored student progress through the usage of several school and district wide assessments such as: MClass, Common District Assessments, Common Assessments, IReady Assessments, and End of Grade test (EOG)
• Revised and improved personal professional goals for the school year
• Received proficient and accomplished levels of mastery in classroom observations
• Provided special modifications for English Language Learners and students with disabilities on various activities and lessons
• School Improvement Team Member 
• Grade Level Chair

• Created and presented cross-curricular lessons directly supportive of grade level goals in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies for students at diverse levels of development

• Incorporated audio, visual and kinesthetic activities to meet all learning styles 

• Developed and implemented Personalized Education Plans (PEPs) 

• Designed and implemented a classroom management plan consisting of procedures, rewards, and consequences as it related to the individual child and the class as a whole. 
• Constructed classroom visuals to enhance the learning of the students in reading and comprehension of subject areas (posters, charts, art work, etc.). 
• Developed weekly lesson plans with age appropriate extensions. 
• Assessed and monitored student progress through the usage of several school and district wide assessments such as: Scholastic Math Inventory, MClass, Common District Assessments, Common Assessments, Beginning of Grade test (BOG), and End of Grade test (EOG)
• Revised and improved personal professional goals for the school year
• Received a proficient level of mastery in classroom observations
• Provided special modifications for English Language Learners and students with disabilities on various activities and lessons
• Math Committee Chair (2013-2014); Co-Chair (2014-2015)
• School Improvement Team Member 
• Grade Level Chair
• Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council School Representative

• Created and presented cross-curricular lessons directly supportive of grade level goals in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies for students at diverse levels of development

• Incorporated audio, visual and kinesthetic activities to meet all learning styles

• Developed and implemented Personalized Education Plans (PEPs) 

• Implemented the Baldrige school wide improvement plan
• Received training in Language Acquisition
• Assessed and monitored student progress through the usage of several school and district wide assessments such as: Scholastic Math Inventory, Scholastic Reading Inventory, Fontas and Pinell and PALS
• Designed and implemented a classroom management plan consisting of procedures, rewards, and consequences as it related to the individual child and the class as a whole.
• Constructed classroom visuals to enhance the learning of the students in reading and comprehension of subject areas (posters, charts, art work, etc.).
• Developed weekly lesson plans with age appropriate extensions.
• Revised and improved personal professional goals for the school year
• Provided special modifications for English Language Learners and students with disabilities on various activities and lessons