Brande McGill
Hurricane,Utah
Summary
Experienced Educator with over 25 years of experience in education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving student academic success and self confidence. Licensed in Utah and California.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Washington County Schools
St George, Utah
08.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
District Resource Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Online teacher for all social studies and elective courses through the Edgenuity program.
- Opened first Innovation Center in the San Diego Unified District.
- Lead teacher for department for 3 years.
- Work directly and remotely with students to insure success in program and make connection with students to their learning.
- Collaborate with other online teachers in order to help students understand their assignments in those other courses.
- Read transcripts and help students engage in successful learning to meet graduation requirements.
Dean of Student
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Improved attendance reporting by 13%
- Improved student attendance from 14% to 3% daily attendance.
Reading Intervention Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Used specific reading programs to target student achievement: Linda Mood Bell/Seeing Stars
Special Education Math Teacher
Fallbrook Union High School District
Fallbrook, CA
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Advocate Teacher
Grossmont Union High School District
El Cajon, CA
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Test Site Coordinator
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista, CA
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Trained staff on government and district testing regulations.
- Maintained compliancy on all state and district testing.
- Supervised 25 teachers at 13 different locations.
- Coordinated multiple testing time period through the school year, across 4 different government and district assessments.
Independent Study Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista, CA
08.1998 - 06.2003
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, government agencies, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Instructed up to 38 students individually in grades 9-12 in English, math, science, social studies, and elective subjects.
- Wrote curriculum for grades 9-12 in Math, social studies, and English.
- Created syllabi for curriculum pacing.
Education
Administrative Credential Tier 1 - Education Administration
National University
La Jolla, CA07.2007
Special Education Mild/Moderate Certificate - Secondary Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA08.2000
Master of Arts - Teaching And History
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - European And U.S. History
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.1993
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Skills Development
- Data Management
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Faculty Coordination
- Fundraising Documentation
- Administrative Organization
- Remote Assistance
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Washington County Schools
08.2021 - Current
District Resource Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
08.2015 - 12.2021
Dean of Student
San Diego Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2015
Reading Intervention Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2006
Special Education Math Teacher
Fallbrook Union High School District
08.2004 - 06.2005
Advocate Teacher
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2003 - 06.2004
Test Site Coordinator
Sweetwater Union High School District
08.2000 - 06.2003
Independent Study Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Sweetwater Union High School District
08.1998 - 06.2003
Administrative Credential Tier 1 - Education Administration
National University
Special Education Mild/Moderate Certificate - Secondary Special Education
National University
Master of Arts - Teaching And History
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - European And U.S. History
University of California - San Diego
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