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Iris Maclean

Iris Maclean

Lexington

Summary

Dedicated fifth-grade teacher at American Leadership Academy-Lexington with a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia College and a Master’s from Liberty University. Recognized for creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments that cater to various learning styles. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with students, enhancing their academic success through innovative lesson plans and effective communication. Aiming to contribute further to student development and create a lasting impact on the school community.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

American Leadership Academy
Lexington
07.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged creativity among my students by providing them with open-ended assignments that allowed them room for exploration and experimentation.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
  • Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
  • Worked collaboratively with special education staff members to ensure that all students had access to necessary resources.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through class discussions and collaborative learning activities.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Created an atmosphere of mutual respect among students through modeling appropriate behaviors.
  • Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
  • Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
  • Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.

Third-Grade Teacher

American Leadership Academy-Lexington
Lexington
08.2023 - Current
  • Under supervision of the directors, teach the students in the RAISE values set forth by ALA, grow leaders in the classroom through the implementation of Core Knowledge instruction, improve students’ math, reading and writing abilities through deliberate instruction of materials aligned with state standards and holding students accountable
  • It is also my duty to uphold the mission and vision statements of American Leadership Academy

Third-Grade Teacher

Seven Oaks Elementary School-Media Magnet
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Under supervision instructs students in academic and social skills in such a way that the individual student’s needs, interests, and abilities are met
  • Improve student educational levels and test scores
  • Assists in other school programs as assigned
  • Improved students MAP test scores between 8-20 points in one test
  • Ability to improve students’ social interactions with teachers and other students
  • Assist students with improving reading and writing abilities
  • To uphold the mission statement of the district as well as the school

Instructional Assistant SPED

Carolina Springs Elementary School
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • To work one-on-one with students who have mild learning disabilities, to assist them to learn the provided material, and to aide teacher in making copies
  • Collect data on student behaviors, provide a safe and positive environment for student to learn in
  • Support and uphold the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the district
  • To respond to behavioral crisis as a certified CPI trained team member
  • Assist students with social skills and how to collaborate with students in the class and other general education classes

Education

Masters of Elementary Education -

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2026

MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY - International Relations

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs, Biology

Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina
08.2001

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • MS Office Suite
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Poised under pressure

Hobbies and Interests

  • Singing
  • Camping
  • Cooking
  • Traveling
  • Crafting

Affiliations

  • Was the initial primary coach for ALA Elementary School Archery team.
  • Student Leadership Team teacher

Certification

  • Hold Basic Archery Instructor Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

American Leadership Academy
07.2024 - Current

Third-Grade Teacher

American Leadership Academy-Lexington
08.2023 - Current

Third-Grade Teacher

Seven Oaks Elementary School-Media Magnet
08.2022 - 06.2023

Instructional Assistant SPED

Carolina Springs Elementary School
11.2021 - 06.2022

Masters of Elementary Education -

Liberty University

MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY - International Relations

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs, Biology

Columbia College

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