Lei McDade
Educator
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 13 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Copper Creek Elementary
Fort Worth , TX
2022.08 - Current
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Copper Creek Elementary
Fort Worth , TX
2020.08 - 2022.06
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
3rd Grade ELA/SS Teacher
EMISD, Comanche Springs Elementary
Fort Worth , Texas
2019.09 - 2020.06
- Reading and Writing instruction
- Write Lesson plans for Social Studies for 3rd grade team
- Implement and monitored Tier 2 reading interventions
- Created a classroom that involved collaboration
5th Grade Math Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
2018.08 - 2019.06
- Developed lesson plans and RTI for 5th grade math students
- Part of a FWISD math cohort called “Math Rocks”
- Created a classroom that involved collaboration
- Implemented the learning model, which is similar to project based learning
- Technology was heavily used for learning, which included content practice, assessments and assignments.
3rd Grade Self Contained Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
Fort Worth , TX
2015.08 - 2018.06
- Developed lesson plans for 3rd grade students.
- Conducted Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions for both math and reading.
- Taught all core subjects.
- Implemented the learning model, which is similar to project based learning.
GT coordinator
George Clarke Elementary
Fort Worth , TX
2017.01 - 2017.06
- Coordinated with the GT teacher for our campus and acted as the liaison between the teachers and GT teacher. Was responsible for obtaining GT nominations, and assisted with testing the students for GT qualifications.
2nd and 3rd Grade Bridge Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
Fort Worth , TX
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Self contained bridge classroom
- Taught all core subjects
- Developed lesson plans and RTI for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
Inclusion Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
2014.01 - 2014.06
- Developed lesson plans according to student’s IEP for special education students that were in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade.
PPCD Aide
Crowley ISD, Jackie Carden Elementary
Fort Worth , TX
2008.01 - 2012.06
- Assisted in a PPCD classroom.
- Worked with students with special needs.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor’s degree - Biology
University of Texas Arlington
Skills
Lesson Planning
Certification
Generalist EC-6
Accomplishments
- Math Content Facilitator (CFA) for 2 years (2020-2022)
- Attended and completed Academic Leadership Institute through Eagle Mountain ISD.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Copper Creek Elementary
2022.08 - Current
5th Grade Math Teacher
Copper Creek Elementary
2020.08 - 2022.06
3rd Grade ELA/SS Teacher
EMISD, Comanche Springs Elementary
2019.09 - 2020.06
5th Grade Math Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
2018.08 - 2019.06
GT coordinator
George Clarke Elementary
2017.01 - 2017.06
3rd Grade Self Contained Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
2015.08 - 2018.06
2nd and 3rd Grade Bridge Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
2014.08 - 2015.06
Inclusion Teacher
FWISD, George C Clarke Elementary
2014.01 - 2014.06
PPCD Aide
Crowley ISD, Jackie Carden Elementary
2008.01 - 2012.06
Masters - Educational Leadership
University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor’s degree - Biology
University of Texas Arlington
Generalist EC-6
ESL EC-12
Special Education EC-12
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