Malcolm Mcconner
Harrison Township
Summary
An innovative educator with ten-plus-years background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning, and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders, and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
7th-8th grade Math Teacher
The School District of Philadelphia
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized a student-centered teaching model, and engaged 35 scholars in pre-algebra mathematical content.
- Developed high-quality lesson plans with differentiated instruction to target diverse learners in the classroom.
- Delivered engaging and rigorous instruction to increase student achievement in formal and informal assessments.
- Performed daily small group instruction to provide more explicit instruction in a smaller setting.
- Collected data daily to check for understanding and identify areas of reinforcement.
- Created individualized academic and behavioral plans for students in need of intensive or strategic intervention for math content.
- Administered end-of-unit assessments and provided feedback for each student test.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized a math tracker to input the scores of student assessments and recorded glows and grows based on student performances.
- Co-facilitator of the school’s Student Government Association
- Collaborated with other middle-grade math teachers to discuss and implement relevant and research-based instructional practices.
- Assisted novice teachers by introducing and modeling instructional routines to use during whole group instruction.
- Communicated with families using a school-wide communicative application, updated families on upcoming math units, school news, field trips, and academic progress.
- Increased student motivation through the use of interactive teaching methods and engaging lesson materials.
Science Specialist Teacher
DC Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Received effective ratings and highly effective ratings for my teaching practices each year with DCPS
- Instructed scholars in science utilizing NGSS
- Scholars are introduced to life, physical, and Earth science. 83% of my students annually passed proficiency on their science end-of-year exam
- Helped the school to receive a $75,000 grant from RiverSmart Anacostia Watershed Society
- The grant money was used to install an outdoor classroom in the school garden, which highlights water conservation, native plants, and wildlife, and retaining and filtering stormwater runoff
- A member of Cleveland’s Academic Leadership Team, where we collaborated and coordinated school-improvement initiatives to increase the success of our students during informal and formal assessments
- Through teacher collaboration, small group intervention, and one one-on-one instruction, we saw an average of 8% increase in student PARCC scores
- As a Teacher Selection Ambassador for DCPS, I conduct interviews for potential candidates to teach for DC Public Schools, review video lessons, and provide a full evaluation of the candidate
- I coordinate an annual science fair, which allowed students and classrooms to demonstrate their knowledge of the scientific method and experimental investigation
- Each year, 98% of students complete a project and participated in the science fair
- Partnered with the Alison Ferguson Foundation, to escort the 5th-grade class to Hard Bargain Farm Environmental center
- During this experience, students were educated in day-to-day farming responsibilities, knowledge of local watersheds, and plant and animal life that assist in the conservation of the natural habitat
- Implemented inquiry-based teaching methods that encouraged independent research projects by students, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific principles.
Director of Operations
DC Public Schools
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Lead administrator and operator of the summer program, which included 15 staff members and 62 students.
- Communicated the roles and responsibilities of the staff during the program.
- Created the day-to-day schedule for all staff and students.
- Provided virtual and in-person professional developments on instruction and behavioral management.
- Collaborated with district officials to ensure that the school met COVID-19 procedures and restrictions.
- Initiated daily walkthrough in hallways and classrooms to ensure high-quality teaching and social and emotional learning were taking place.
- Provided feedback, counsel, and instructional support to staff members and resolved disciplinary issues among staff and students.
- Conducted weekly meetings to provide staff with updates, glows of the program, growth for the program, and special recognitions for staff members.
- Established and maintained effective communication with families on news and updates during the program.
Instructional Facilitator
YMCA Power Scholars Academy
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Initiated a three-week program, designed to improve reading fluency and comprehension skills, with the collaboration of STEAM enrichment activities.
- Identified 10 scholars with instructional gaps in their reading and curated differentiated and specific lessons to meet their academic needs.
- Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Created and delivered, engaging reading lessons to be used across three YMCA sites.
- Collaborated with program directors and teachers to ensure immediate and effective instruction for the scholars in the program.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
5th grade Math Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Instructed two math classes using the Virginia Standards of Learning involving number & number sense, geometry, algebraic thinking, computation, probability, and statistics
- Established and maintained a relationship with over 50 students and ensured all students felt attended with personalized feedback, class discussions, and mentorship.
- Methodically planned and executed differentiated lesson plans to ensure that all academic needs were being exceeded.
- Provided daily assessments to students to gauge their conceptual understanding of the objectives.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops, staying current on educational trends and techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a respectful and orderly learning atmosphere.
- Actively involved with 21st Century Learning after-school program.
- Encouraged a growth mindset among students by celebrating effort achievement in the classroom setting.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing student motivation and success.
- Contributed to improving statewide standardized testing scores for 5th grade by eight percent during my tenure.
- Designed assessment tools to accurately evaluate student progress, adjusting instruction as needed for improvement.
- Provided personalized support for students through one-on-one tutoring sessions and tailored lesson plans.
Education
Master of Arts - M.Ed. Administration/Supervision
Liberty University
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Elizabeth City State University
01.2013
Skills
- STEM EDUCATION
- TEAM LEADERSHIP
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- HORIZONTAL INTEGRATION
- IMPROVING EFFICIENCY
- DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION
- INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
- COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION
- COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Timeline
7th-8th grade Math Teacher
The School District of Philadelphia
08.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
DC Public Schools
06.2021 - 07.2021
Instructional Facilitator
YMCA Power Scholars Academy
06.2018 - 07.2018
Science Specialist Teacher
DC Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
5th grade Math Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
12.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Elizabeth City State University
Master of Arts - M.Ed. Administration/Supervision
Liberty University
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