KIM MCLACHLAN
Thornton,CO
Summary
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Thornton, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with Language Arts and Social Studies departments to facilitate Instructional Data Cycle meetings, analyzing formative student data to inform and refine instructional practices.
- Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team, contributing to the development and ongoing refinement of the school’s progress monitoring system to ensure alignment and consistency in schoolwide goals.
- Design and lead professional learning aligned to school improvement goals and research-based best practices.
- Coach middle school volleyball and basketball, fostering student engagement, teamwork, and skill development.
Professional Learning Facilitator
Colorado Education Association
Denver, CO
08.2016 - 2023
- Designed, developed, and facilitated professional learning for educators across in-person and virtual platforms, focusing on workshop-based instruction, coaching cycles, book studies, and classroom management.
Coordinator
District Twelve Educators Association
Thornton, CO
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Represent and support over 1,700 educators in Adams 12 School District as a full-time association leader.
- Advocate for teachers at both school and district levels, facilitating effective communication between educators and administration.
- Coordinate and oversee professional learning opportunities aligned to educator needs and district priorities.
- Plan and facilitate member meetings, amplifying teacher voice and contributing to district-level decision-making.
Instructional Coach
Thornton Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Facilitated Instructional Data Cycle meetings with department teams, analyzing formative student data to inform and refine instructional practices.
- Designed and delivered professional learning on classroom management, writing instruction, the Middle Years Programme (IB), and English Language Development.
- Provided individualized instructional coaching through in-class support and collaborative planning to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
Language Arts Teacher
Huron Middle School, Silver Hills Middle School, Thornton Middle School - Adams 12 Five Star School District
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Taught 6th–8th grade Language Arts, designing and delivering standards-based instruction aligned to Colorado state standards, district curricula, and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework.
- Differentiated instruction using a workshop model to meet the diverse needs of gifted students, English Language Learners, and students with IEPs.
- Developed inclusive classroom environments supporting students across a range of academic abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement cross-curricular units and lessons.
- Served on the district curriculum committee, contributing to the development of middle school Language Arts units of study
Education
MA - Literacy Instruction
University of Colorado Boulder
05-2004
BS - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
08-2000
Skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
- Excellent communication
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Shadow Ridge Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Coordinator
District Twelve Educators Association
01.2017 - 08.2022
Professional Learning Facilitator
Colorado Education Association
08.2016 - 2023
Instructional Coach
Thornton Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Language Arts Teacher
Huron Middle School, Silver Hills Middle School, Thornton Middle School - Adams 12 Five Star School District
01.2001 - 01.2014
BS - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
MA - Literacy Instruction
University of Colorado Boulder