Kendra McClendon
Tomball
Summary
Experienced education professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in Aldine ISD, specializing in instructional leadership, assessment, and special education. Background includes roles as a classroom teacher, Math Skills Specialist, Educational Diagnostician, and Lead Educational Diagnostician. Expertise in conducting comprehensive evaluations, ensuring compliance, and supporting data-informed instruction. Skilled in analyzing assessments to identify student needs and guide instructional strategies, interventions, and curriculum planning. Additionally, skilled in fostering collaboration, supporting teacher development, and driving student achievement. Certified in General Education (EC–4) and as an Educational Diagnostician (EC–12).
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educational Diagnostician
Aldine ISD
07.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and mentoring to educational diagnosticians across multiple campuses to ensure high-quality evaluation practices and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Collaborate with campus and district administrators to support ARD processes, eligibility decisions, and instructional recommendations aligned to student needs.
- Analyze data to guide instructional planning and recommend interventions based on comprehensive assessments.
- Support the implementation of district initiatives related to special education instruction and compliance.
- Facilitate training and professional development sessions on evaluation procedures, instructional implications, and documentation.
Educational Diagnostician
Aldine ISD
08.2006 - 07.2022
- Served as a campus diagnostician for various grade levels, from PK to Middle School.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and re-evaluations to identify students with disabilities and determine appropriate educational services.
- Participated in ARD meetings to interpret assessment results and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators on IEP development.
- Maintained compliance with timelines, documentation, and legal requirements.
- Supported special education teachers with developing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
- Ensured compliance with policies established by federal, state, and district regulations.
- Collaborated with the school’s Student Support Team (SST).
Math Skills Specialist
Aldine ISD
Conley Elementary
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Supported the implementation of district-adopted math curriculum and instructional frameworks at the campus level.
- Facilitated collaborative planning and monitored alignment of instruction, assessment, and student outcomes.
- Modeled lessons, observed instruction, and provided coaching and feedback to improve instructional quality.
- Collaborated with the district Math Instructional Department to deliver targeted professional development.
- Used data to identify areas of instructional need and inform planning at both the teacher and campus levels.
Classroom Teacher
Aldine ISD
Bethune Elementary
08.2001 - 01.2004
- Taught grades 2-5.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitated active learning using technology.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Education
Certification Program - Educational Diagnostician
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12-2007
Master of Education - Special Education/Administration Concentration
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX08-2007
Pact Certification Program - Generalist EC-4
LeTourneau University
Houston04-2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-1997
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Professional development
- Instructional planning
- Evaluation methods
- Data analysis
- Adaptability
Certification
- General Education, EC–4
- Educational Diagnostician, EC–12
Timeline
Lead Educational Diagnostician
Aldine ISD
07.2022 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Aldine ISD
08.2006 - 07.2022
Math Skills Specialist
Aldine ISD
08.2004 - 07.2006
Classroom Teacher
Aldine ISD
08.2001 - 01.2004
Certification Program - Educational Diagnostician
Prairie View A&M University
Master of Education - Special Education/Administration Concentration
Prairie View A&M University
Pact Certification Program - Generalist EC-4
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern University And A&M College
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