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Elnore McKinley

Milwaukee

Summary

Dedicated educator and certified coach/mentor with over 30 years of demonstrated success in advancing student achievement and instructional excellence in urban schools. Currently recognized for Distinguished-level performance. Experienced in mentoring new and veteran educators, including those requiring targeted support to address performance following unsatisfactory evaluations. Certified and well-versed in the Framework for Teaching, effectively guiding educators in connecting their instructional practices to evidence-based strategies that drive increased student achievement.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Mentor in the PEEr Program

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop a goal agreement aligned with The Framework for Teaching
  • Meet individually with both the principal and teacher to explain pEEr
  • Complete two classroom observations, and provide evidence of progress toward goals.
  • Facilitate interim and summary meetings with the principal and teacher
  • Submit and present all information and reports to the pEEr panel.
  • Work with the teacher for 18 weeks focusing on observing teaching, engaging in coaching conversations, providing additional resources and

recommending aligned professional development.

Instructional Mentor Coach

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Provide on-site coaching for 19 school support teachers (SSTs)
  • Support implementation of coaching cycles for 26 schools
  • Facilitate monthly district-wide coaching professional development

School-Based Teacher Leader

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2004 - 01.2015

Analyze school data (progress monitoring, universal screener, and classroom assessments) to share with staff and/or teams to make informed curricular decisions for professional development needs, interventions, and next steps to guide instruction

Classroom Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.1992 - 05.2004
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.

Education

Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies- Urban Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06-2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
07-1992

Skills

  • Communicate clearly and engage in purposeful questioning
  • Write in clear, concise, and consistent manner
  • Listen attentively to understand mentees’ perspectives
  • Engage in mutual learning and growth with mentees
  • Promote relationships built on trust, respect, and honesty in the workplace
  • Manage multiple commitments effectively

Certification

FfTPS- Framework for Teaching Proficiency System (Teachscape Certification)


Coaching Certification- Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching


Classroom Organization and Management Program (COMP) Trainer



Timeline

District Mentor in the PEEr Program

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2022 - Current

Instructional Mentor Coach

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
01.2015 - 06.2017

School-Based Teacher Leader

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.2004 - 01.2015

Classroom Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
08.1992 - 05.2004

Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies- Urban Education

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Alabama A&M University