Michelle D. McClaine
Educator, Coach, And Scholar
Edwardsville,KS
Summary
I am a dedicated and experienced educator and coach who is passionate about helping students learn and grow. With a background in classroom management, professional development, and curriculum planning, I have honed my skills as a student-focused instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational mentor. Whether working independently or as part of a teaching team, I am well-versed in both classroom and online technologies. As a committed researcher, I am deeply invested in advancing urban education and contributing to the growth and improvement of this field. I am also dedicated to combating the pushout and aliteracy of Black girls.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Alternative Certification Instructional Coach
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted new teachers in acclimating quickly to their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Established a system for tracking teacher progress toward meeting professional growth goals, promoting accountability and reflection throughout the school year.
- Analyzes, designs, and helps facilitate plans for the Summer Institute.
Teacher Consultant/Co-Director
GKC Writing Project/ Show Me Literacies
06.2011 - Current
- Assist K-12 classroom teachers throughout the Greater Kansas City area by providing additional support in creating classroom communities of practice focused on language and literacy using research-based literacy practices.
- Develop, implement, and maintain high-quality, evidence-based literacy plans with teachers and administrators.
- Design and lead professional development around writing.
Middle School Instructional Coach
Kansas City Kansas Schools District 500
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
High School English Teacher
USD500 KCKPS
01.2001 - 05.2021
- Successfully manages and conducts assigned classes in a manner that enables each.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction/ Urban Leadership
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO 09.2021 - Current
MA - Teaching
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS 01.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Literature, Language and Writing
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 01.2003 - 12.2008
Skills
Successfully manages and conducts assigned classes in a manner that enables each student to learn efficiently and effectively
Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently
Able to use strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people of all ages and backgrounds
Academic Positions
- 2021-2023 Graduate Research Assistant – The University of Missouri-Kansas City
Accomplishments
- Rotary Club Educator of the Year 2011-12
- April 2013 USD 500 Employee of the Month
- F.L. Schlage STAR Teacher 2013-2014
- National Education Association Foundation 2018 Global Learning Fellowship Participant
- 2019 Kansas Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Fellow
Presentations
- McClaine, M.D. ( 2015, June) "Revitalizing Resistant Readers: How Do I Teach Resiliency Through Reading and Writing." UrbanFest Writing Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana
- McClaine, M.D. ( 2017, February) Write To Learn Conference 2017 in Osage Beach, Missouri
- McClaine, M.D (2023, November) "When Black Girl Magic is Enuff: Understanding the Storientation of Black Adolescent Girls to Prevent Post-Pandemic Pushout" Amplify Conference in Kansas City, MO
- McClaine, M.D (2024, March) "When Black Girl Magic is Enuff: Understanding the Storientation of Black Adolescent Girls to Prevent Post-Pandemic Pushout" Write to Learn Conference 2024 in Columbia, Missouri.
Timeline
Alternative Certification Instructional Coach
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
06.2023 - Current
Middle School Instructional Coach
Kansas City Kansas Schools District 500
08.2022 - 05.2023
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction/ Urban Leadership
University of Missouri - Kansas City
09.2021 - Current
Teacher Consultant/Co-Director
GKC Writing Project/ Show Me Literacies
06.2011 - Current
MA - Teaching
Pittsburg State University
01.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Literature, Language and Writing
University of Kansas
01.2003 - 12.2008
High School English Teacher
USD500 KCKPS
01.2001 - 05.2021