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Martin McDonald

Martin McDonald

Cleveland,TN

Summary

Goal-oriented Principal driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies they need to prepare all students to own their future.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Greeneville High School
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Lead the school through the global pandemic
  • Developed a school wide ACT support and improvement program
  • Development and implementation of a Portrait of a Graduate
  • Revamped the course registration process
  • Created a new position of testing coordinator
  • Developed a 5th block program to help students behind on credits get caught up without losing elective opportunities
  • Created a new ESL classroom at GTC so all students could participate in CTE coursework
  • Participated in the STEM LD Grant to help enhance the STEM programs and identity of the school
  • Expanded Dual Enrollment partnerships and tied them into new CTE pathways to increase completers and concentrators
  • Received Reward School distinction
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.

Principal

Oak Ridge High School
07.2015 - 10.2020
  • Developed and implemented 1:1 laptop program
  • Secured grant to provide 300 free MI-Fi devices to students without high-speed internet access at home
  • Secured grant to build Wi-Fi enabled outdoor classroom with built in charging stations
  • First high school in the state to be fully STEM certified by AdvancED
  • Secured fully funded NJROTC program
  • Implemented course registration reforms to eliminate barriers for students to access higher level courses
  • Overhauled master schedule to provide common planning, greater inclusion settings, and maximize staffing efficiency
  • Implemented AVID College Readiness Program to support students in the academic middle in achieving college dreams
  • Expanded 14 new Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses
  • Implemented a Middle College Program with Roane State Community College
  • Expanded CTE programs to include Cyber Security, Automotive, Engineering by Design, and Aviation
  • Overhauled Special Education program to provide greater direct support of students
  • Increased Community Outreach to be inclusive of greater stakeholder groups
  • Developed and implemented a school wide ACT support program

Principal

Jordan-Matthews High School
07.2010 - 07.2015
  • Developed and implemented 1:1 lap top program
  • Created and established the 1st Dual Language Immersion program at a comprehensive high school in NC
  • Increased graduation rate by 16.5 percentage points
  • Had the highest Hispanic growth scores in NC
  • Developed a $50,000 endowment to help fund the Holocaust Museum Trip for all 10th graders
  • Expanded the number of college credit courses by 55
  • Lead school to first ever rankings of 4th and 12th best schools in the state by US News and World Report
  • Developed LAUNCH Program a 45-minute period to support students through intramural sports, remediation, academic supports, clubs, activities, and community partnerships
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.

Assistant Principal

Ragsdale High School
07.2005 - 07.2010
  • Responsible for collecting and processing all AYP/ABC/SAT/EOC data
  • Responsible for overseeing Math and English Departments
  • Responsible for 10th grade discipline
  • Implemented data driven remediation programs for the big five subject areas
  • Responsible for locating, interviewing and hiring new staff
  • Supervised and evaluated teachers for instructional improvements
  • Created, managed and evaluated summer school programs

AP/IB Teacher/IB Coordinator

Ben L. Smith High School
08.2001 - 07.2005
  • Taught AP US History, IB History of the Americas, IB Theories of Knowledge, SAT Prep, and Yearbook
  • Helped write IB application and served on IB Exploratory Committee and served as IB Coordinator
  • Served on Leadership Team, Crisis Intervention Team, Textbook Adoption Team, and coached volleyball and swim teams
  • Developed school wide social studies curriculum
  • Founded and lead the first Professional Learning Committee in school history
  • Developed and implemented after school tutorials and EOC Blitz Camps
  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year three times
  • Communicated student progress and needs to program staff and managing conservator.
  • Accurately and completely recorded student progress and development in compliance with school policies and standards.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives for activities, distributing variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  • Assessed ongoing changes in behavior, circumstances or conditions that may affect child safety and education.
  • Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs.
  • Participated in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities promoting professional growth and development.

Education

Masters of Science - School Administration

University of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC

Masters of Science - Education

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Expense Control
  • Student Discipline
  • Program Implementation
  • Employee Oversight
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student and Parent Relations
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Performance Standards and Analysis
  • Discipline Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Principal

Greeneville High School
10.2020 - 06.2022

Principal

Oak Ridge High School
07.2015 - 10.2020

Principal

Jordan-Matthews High School
07.2010 - 07.2015

Assistant Principal

Ragsdale High School
07.2005 - 07.2010

AP/IB Teacher/IB Coordinator

Ben L. Smith High School
08.2001 - 07.2005

Masters of Science - School Administration

University of North Carolina

Masters of Science - Education

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Tennessee

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