Gary McIlvaine

Directed the administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) within the State of Arizona in accordance with requirements established by the National Assessment Governing Board

• Collaborate with approximately 300 schools annually. Informed District Superintendents of their selection in the NAEP sample. Engaged with school principals and District Research and Data officers before, during and after data collections.
• Coordinated analyses and interpretation of NAEP data and the preparation of state-level reports that would permit state stakeholders to draw implications for policies and/or programs at the state and local level
• Highly specialized statistical training by the National Center for Education Statistics to analyze restricted-use data and analyze data using psychometric principles.
• Coordinated communication of NAEP information and an understanding of its relevance to various audiences, including the Arizona State Board of Education, state policy makers, local school district administrators, school principals, classroom teachers, parents, and the general public
• Provided technical NAEP assistance, training, and support to the state and local education agencies and other target audiences
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of Arizona Achievement assessments with the National Assessment of Educational progress frameworks.
• Informed Academic standards team of National trends and the landscape of assessment throughout the United States.
• Data analysis to inform strategic decision making and improve assessment processes of both NAEP and State level accountability assessments

• Collaborate with Pearson and West Ed to develop and administer the AZELLA test a standards-based ELL assessment throughout Arizona in line with state and federal accountability assessment best practices.
• Peer Review with Federal accountability officials and the alignment of AZELLA with the 2019 Arizona EL standards adopted by the Arizona State Board of Education
• Design, review data, and collaborate with stakeholders in the Department of Education to provide a reliable, valid assessment of English Language acquisition.
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.

• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.

• Biology and English Teacher
• Taught a 100% native speaking Mandarin student population high school curriculum utilizing ESL strategies
• Experience in pastoral care as the Student population was 100% boarded.
• Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
• Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
• Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.

• Taught grades 1-6 in rural, mountain community of Guanxi Taiwan
• Public school with 100% native population, diverse language background including Tagalog, Haaka, and Mandarin as native language.

• Supervised and evaluated staff of 220 store associates
• Responsible for scheduling, planning, budget, profitability, and employee discipline
• Leadership Instructor/Mentor in proprietary Leadership for Results program
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.