Donnell McLean
Garner,NC
Summary
An educational leader with twenty eight school years of accomplishment in the creation and oversight of academic programs, policies, and intervention strategies to promote diverse student population development and achievement. A passionate education advocate with proven expertise in driving positive change, continuous improvement, and directing programs that meet the needs of all students and building dedicated teacher teams committed to academic success and differentiated instruction for each student.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Compliance Coordinator
Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Managing and reporting compliance breaches and exposures; Developing, implementing, and maintaining internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practices; Reviewing all new products, systems, or processes to ensure compliance; Managing Administrative actions concerning the NC Educators' Evaluation System
Assistant Principal, School Administrator
Vance County Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist two school Principals in managing the overall administration and focus of thriving elementary schools: traditional and STEM-centric; Monitor and address school improvement plans and teams; Observe teaching staff and oversee student discipline and student data disaggregation; Provide representation for the local education agency following local, state, and federal law at meetings to assist students seeking placement under the Exceptional Children's program for the district; Display written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with outside consultants, parents, department staff, and colleagues to foster and support IDEA policies and procedures; Teach, mentor, and promote a thriving school environment for students to succeed.
Principal
Rivermont School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- The supervised staff while leading the daily operations that included student/teacher assignments, material/equipment acquisition, and educational/counseling records management; Designed and executed the long-term strategic plan for the school to align with the approved budget; Conducted compliance checks following the Department of Education regulations and accreditation standards; Responded to and guided behavioral crisis response and intervention; Consulted on IEP development ensuring they reflect skills and instructions pertaining to the extensions of the standard course of study; Oversaw transportation scheduling and safety and vehicle maintenance; Cultivated a team environment with faculty, students, parents, and community; Collaborated with Human Resources on HR-related items (e.g., FMLA, recruitment, etc.) to confirm appropriate guidelines were followed.
Educator II
NC Health and Human Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed staff, administered tests, and conducted individual and group training; Conducted educational assessments and prepared written educational evaluations on all assigned children; Developed and implemented IEPs per the extensions of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study; Designed generalized plans and maintenance activities for the retention of learned skills; Systematically recorded and analyzed student performance data to gauge and report on goal progress; Worked collaboratively with Division team members and attended program reviews, admissions, transitions, and discharge meetings; Applied ICF/IID regulations and willingly assisted the specialized services treatment team.
Special Education Autism Teacher
National Heritage Academies
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered differentiated instruction and learning activities for autistic students; Monitored student progress and revised curriculum and delivery based on performance data and special education teaching best practices; Developed and implemented IEPs;
Assistant Principal
Wake County Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Established school goals, objectives, and budget priorities to align with the mission; Created and executed strategic plans, policies, and procedures that promoted staff authority and student accountability; Worked in partnership with teacher teams using a PLT approach to develop, implement, and evaluate instructional programs to increase student success; Used the Effective Teacher Framework to monitor teacher performance and facilitated professional development to close achievement gaps.
Education
Expected Doctorate -
Capella University
01.2025
Educational Specialist in Leadership for Training and Learning -
Walden University
01.2012
Master of Education in Administration and Supervision -
Virginia State University
01.2007
Bachelor of Science: Special Education -
North Carolina A&T State University
01.1996
Skills
- Foster student success
- Budget administration
- IEP development and strategies
- Program development and management
- Curriculum instruction
- EC trained in Reading/Math instruction licensed Cross-Categorical
- Strategic administrative leadership
- Policy design and implementation
- Academic Administration
- Instructional leadership
- Effective training framework
Websites
Certification
- NC Principal (K-12) Certified
- NC Curriculum Instructional Specialist (K-12) Certified
- NC Cross-Categorical Special Education (K-12) Certified
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 15% increase in parent involvement through the STEM model and school initiative with the introduction of school-family partnerships
- Boosted ACT composite scores by 9.9 points by facilitating continuous improvement in curriculum and teaching practices
- Reduced OSS by 65% and tardiness truancy by 50% through the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Initiative
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Human Resource Compliance Coordinator
Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal, School Administrator
Vance County Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Principal
Rivermont School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Educator II
NC Health and Human Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
Special Education Autism Teacher
National Heritage Academies
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Principal
Wake County Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2017
Expected Doctorate -
Capella University
Educational Specialist in Leadership for Training and Learning -
Walden University
Master of Education in Administration and Supervision -
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science: Special Education -
North Carolina A&T State University