LUCRECIA MCGHEE
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Compassionate Reading Intervention Specialist offering excellent skills in utilizing researched based strategies to address academic gaps in literacy. Dedicated to building positive relationships and lifelong learning skills in struggling students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Point Loma Nazarene
05.2023 - Current
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
- Boosted collaboration among students with group projects and interactive activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and educational tools.
Reading Intervention Specialist
Bakersfield City School District
11.2022 - Current
- Improved overall literacy rates by implementing research-based reading intervention strategies.
- Boosted student comprehension and fluency through individualized instruction tailored to each student''s needs.
- Enhanced student engagement with creative, hands-on activities in the classroom.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies and assessments.
Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
01.2015 - 11.2022
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Tutored 10 students per week before and after school to enhance knowledge and abilities.
Teacher
Agapeland Christian Academy
08.2003 - 01.2015
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 20-25 students
- Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests, and projects
- Participated in educational workshops to learn new techniques to bolster student participation in class
- Remained calm and patient in all student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Recovery Specialist
Kern County Mental Health
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files
- Met with 15 clients weekly
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support
- Interviewed clients to gather data of social and psychiatric relevance
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge
- Delivered seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers
- Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
Cashier
Food Town Market
01.1993 - 01.2001
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
- Received payments for products and issued receipts
- Scanned customer purchases and supported transactions to streamline sales process
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
- Observed company return policy when processing refunds by inspecting merchandise for wear or damage
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA06.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06.2000
Skills
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Organizational development knowledge
- Flexible and adaptive
- Excellent classroom management
- Group Instruction
- Research and Analysis
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Point Loma Nazarene
05.2023 - Current
Reading Intervention Specialist
Bakersfield City School District
11.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
01.2015 - 11.2022
Teacher
Agapeland Christian Academy
08.2003 - 01.2015
Recovery Specialist
Kern County Mental Health
01.2001 - 07.2003
Cashier
Food Town Market
01.1993 - 01.2001
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
California State University - Bakersfield