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Jim McCleery

Uvalde,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at UCISD, enhancing student analytical skills and integrating special needs students into general classrooms. Expert in instructional strategies and fostering communication within the learning community. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods and collaborative planning.

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Teacher/Sped Teacher

UCISD
08.2009 - Current
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing reading strategies, Annotations, interactive computer program technologies, and hands-on activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

Literacy Reading Coach

D'Hanis ISD
08.2006 - 06.2009
  • Facilitated trainings with teachers on text-books for core reading instruction and implementing the 5 core reading components.
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help a wide range of students.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support to teachers and reading intervention teachers.
  • Conducted training for interactive workshop stations based on reading screeners, tests and teacher data.

Literacy Reading Coach

Gabriel Tafolla Charter School
08.2003 - 06.2006
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
  • Collaborate with other Literacy Coaches and planned best practices for 5 components of reading.

Teacher

La Pryor Independent School District
08.1999 - 06.2003
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Education

Master of Arts - English

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
05-2027

Associate of Arts - Reading

Sul Ross
Uvalde, TX
06-2000

Skills

  • Instruction: instructional skills to support students in the classroom and in specialized literacy programs
  • Communication: with students, parents, and other members of the learning community
  • Patience and compassion: when working with students who are struggling with reading and writing
  • Knowledge of reading theory and research: thorough understanding of reading theory and research
  • Creativity and flexibility With schedules, small goup lessons and class lessons
  • Enthusiasm: Ethusiastic and excited to draw students into lessons
  • Identifying and addressing problems: identify potential problems and address them early on
  • Meeting students' needs: Meet students' needs without compromising growth
  • Letting students choose books: Let students choose books they're interested in to improve engagement
  • Collaborate and communication: With teachers colleagues, facilitators, curriculum instructors, administrators, and parents

Hobbies

Love to read and write. Book clubs and discussions. Currently working on children's books and YA books. Love basketball, football and outdoor activities like camping, exploring, backpacking, and kayaking. 

Certification

Texas Educator Certificate

This certifies that Jim Warren McCleery

has fulfilled requirements of state law and regulations of the State Board for Educator Certification and is hereby authorized to perform duties as designated below:


STANDARDDescriptionEffective:

Classroom Teacher

Special Education Grades (EC-12)

Core Subjects Valid Grades (EC-6)

Elementary Reading Valid Grades (1-8)

Elementary Self-Contained Valid Grades (1-8)

English as a Second Language Valid Grades (EC-12)

Timeline

Teacher/Sped Teacher

UCISD
08.2009 - Current

Literacy Reading Coach

D'Hanis ISD
08.2006 - 06.2009

Literacy Reading Coach

Gabriel Tafolla Charter School
08.2003 - 06.2006

Teacher

La Pryor Independent School District
08.1999 - 06.2003

Master of Arts - English

Angelo State University

Associate of Arts - Reading

Sul Ross

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