John McCraney
Little Rock,AR
Summary
A dedicated Educator with 30+ years of experience in planning, monitoring, and assessing students and teachers. A licensed professional with a track record of providing professional development and instruction to a diverse audience. Skilled communicator who can share complex information in the most concise and entertaining manner. Seeking to contribute my skills and knowledge to an organization for career progression.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Coordinator of Equity Initiatives/Mentoring
Pulaski County Special School District
Little Rock, Arkansas
08.2006 - Current
- Implemented policies, procedures, and programs to carry out educational standards and goals
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers and administrators at local schools with an emphasis on equity and culture
- Worked successfully with diverse audience
- Trained and monitored mentors and novice teachers in accordance to state guidelines and requirements
Elementary Assistant Principal/ Mentoring
Pulaski County Special School District
Little Rock, AR
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies
- Evaluated and assessed student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting infraction trends
- Visited classrooms to evaluate instructional techniques as part of the evaluation cycle
- Facilitated staff meetings
Interim Associate Director of Special Education
Pulaski County Special School District
Little Rock, AR
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Participated in staff meetings and committees to implement strategic initiatives
- Engaged in ongoing professional development by attending training and conferences
- Planned and led team meetings to review data and communicate new and ongoing priorities
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve effectiveness and areas of concerns
Coordinator of Staff Development/Mentoring
Pulaski County Special School District
Little Rock, AR
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Planned and led training sessions to enhance staff knowledge, engagement, and performance
- Assisted with orientation of new staff by providing job specific training
- Conducted evaluations of training sessions to address areas in need of improvement
- Delivered training materials to diverse audience
Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
Little Rock, AR
08.1989 - 06.2000
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Harding University
Little Rock, Arkansas 08.2007 - 12.2014
Master of Education - Special Education with emphasis on Early Childhood Education
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas 08.1991 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, Arkansas 08.1977 - 05.1982
Skills
- Ability to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging
- Experienced in facilitating training sessions
- Accustomed to working in a diverse environment that emphasizes inclusion
- Differentiating instructions to meet the needs of diverse learning styles
- Organized and the ability to multi-task
- Good work ethics
Timeline
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Harding University
08.2007 - 12.2014
Coordinator of Equity Initiatives/Mentoring
Pulaski County Special School District
08.2006 - Current
Elementary Assistant Principal/ Mentoring
Pulaski County Special School District
07.2004 - 06.2006
Interim Associate Director of Special Education
Pulaski County Special School District
07.2003 - 07.2004
Coordinator of Staff Development/Mentoring
Pulaski County Special School District
08.2000 - 06.2003
Master of Education - Special Education with emphasis on Early Childhood Education
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
08.1991 - 07.1992
Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
08.1989 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
Philander Smith College
08.1977 - 05.1982
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