Danelle McMahon
Winnsboro
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with Franklin Parish School Board, skilled in curriculum alignment and student engagement. Successfully developed differentiated instruction strategies, enhancing student success and fostering family involvement. Adept at mentoring new teachers and facilitating professional development, while maintaining a strong focus on child development and effective classroom management.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Franklin Parish School Board
Winnsboro, LA
10.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff to enhance instructional strategies.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance and inform instructional decisions.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management and pedagogical techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Education
Master's in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2013
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson development
- Student records management
- Instructional design
- Literacy strategies
- Curriculum development
- Research and writing
- Curriculum compliance with [Louisiana]
- Childcare needs
Conflict resolution
Feedback and evaluation
Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Curriculum Implementation - Instructed pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and physical education using the curriculum established by the Board of Education.
- Nominated "Teacher of the Year" at Franklin Parish Head Start in 2023.
Certification
- The Louisiana early Childhood Ancillary Certificate, Louisiana Department of Education - 2018- Present
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Franklin Parish School Board
10.2018 - Current
Master's in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Southern University And A&M College