MOLLY MCMAINS
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated Educator with a rich history of supporting school communities with data-driven, in-time critical feedback. Skilled in developing and executing Professional Learning Sessions for myriad educators and school leaders both virtually and in-person with hands-on activities. Detail-oriented team player with a passion for data management and a vision for large data management. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
TSA Information Technology Personalized Learning Initiative
Fresno Unified School District
05.2019 - Current
- Support Caseload of Teachers Implementing Personalized Blended Learning Strategies at Various School Sites Throughout Fresno Unified
- Provide Targeted Feedback for Teachers, Site Leaders and District Administrators
- Develop and Execute Engaging Research-Informed Professional Learning Opportunities
- Collaborate with Departments and School Sites
- Support Teachers, Site Leaders and District Leaders for Digital Instruction During Covid-19 Pandemic
- Create, Manage and Implement Data Collection Tools for PLI Monthly Observations; Including Leading Calibration Walks
- Support Microsoft Open Education Analytics
- Facilitate Learning for Analysts.
- Trained end users on effective use of various applications, boosting productivity levels within organization.
TSA School Leadership Data Analyst
Fresno Unified School District
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Curate, Compile and Analyze Myriad Data Sets to Inform Chief Academic Officer, Instructional Superintendents, Instructional Leadership Team, Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning Leaders
- Develop Reports Profiling District, Site and Professional Community Level Data
- Conduct Research to Inform School Leadership Team Practice
- Educate School Leadership Team to Inform Selection and Interpretation of Data Sets.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
PLUS Teacher
Sunnyside High School
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Create, Develop and Implement Response to Intervention Program for ELA 9 Teachers and Administrators
- Develop Individual Learning Opportunities Tailored to Learning Needs of All ELA 9 Freshmen (250+ Students)
- Develop and Lead Implementation Plan for Proficiency Based Grading Adoption for all ELA 9 Teachers
- Coach ELA 9 Teacher Professional Learning Community
- Identify and Monitor Data Points
- Conduct Data Review
- Co-Construct Plans with ELA 9 Teachers to Measure Student Learning Based on Assessments and Re-Teach Opportunities.
Research Assistant
Claremont Graduate University
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Transcribe 2-3 Hour Long International Interviews and Focus Groups for Dr. Margaret Grogan
- Edit Hundreds of Pages of Transcripts
- Summarize Transcripts and Identify Areas of Interest
Director of Curriculum
St. Pius X- St. Matthias Academy
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Review and Critique Daily Lesson Plans, Semester Curriculum Maps, and Final Exams for all Teachers
- Develop Observation Rubrics on Google Forms and Train Teachers to Observe Peer Lessons
- Identify Areas of Curricular Growth through Standardized Test Scores, Department Benchmarks, Teacher Observations, and Community Feedback
- Address Areas of Curricular Growth through Professional Development, Implementing Department Goals
- Implement and Train Teachers to use Technology Driven Learning Platforms
- Chair of Curriculum Committee, Technology Committee Member, Vision 2020 Committee Member
Educator
St. Pius X- St. Matthias Academy/ St. Matthias High School
08.2012 - 04.2015
- Teach College Preparatory Level English to 12th Graders, Including 12th Grade Advanced Placement English Literature Course
- Earn Over Fifty-Thousand Dollars of Funding from St. Matthias High School Board to Develop and Integrate Student Research-Driven Curriculum
- Developed lesson plans and select materials to personalize learning for all students
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and implement innovative teaching strategies
- Collaborate with parents and community members to provide best learning environment for children
- Collaborate with Fellow Teachers as English Department Chair to Set Benchmarks for English Department, Align and Integrate Curriculum of Social Studies
Educator
San Gabriel Mission High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Taught College Preparatory Level English to 9th-12th Graders, Including 9th Grade Honors English and 10th Grade Honors English
- Chair of English Department
- Provide Support to English Teachers, Develop Curriculum and Set Benchmarks for English Department
- Provide Support, Advice and Guidance to First and Second Year English Teachers
- Moderator of Literary Arts Magazine, Moderator of Freshmen, Sophomore and Senior Class
- Provide Assistance on Various School Development Projects and College Accreditation Processes
- Develop School-Wide Four-Year Research Paper Curriculum and School-Wide Single-Novel Summer Literacy Program.
Research Assistant
California State University Northridge
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Compile Survey Data
- Develop Study Concept, Create Survey/ Interview Questions, Compile Data, Compose Written Piece to Submit to Academic Journal in Conjunction with Dr. Greg Knotts.
Research Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
07.2009 - 10.2009
- Conduct Educational Research with Language and Culture Department Chair, Dr. Yvette Lapayese
- Compile Academic Research on Experience of Teachers of Color within Alternative Teaching Programs, such as Teach for America
- Edit and Refine Book Proposals, Manuscripts, and Various Working Pieces.
PLACE Corps Member
Loyola Marymount University
04.2007 - 06.2009
- Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education is a Service Program; which Selects College Graduates to Teach Full-Time at an Under-Served Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Los Angles while Earning a Masters in Education at Loyola Marymount University
- PLACE Corps Members Are Awarded a Full Scholarship, Housing, and Additional Awards
Education
Ph.D. Education -
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA12.2017
Certificate - Women's And Gender Studies
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA12.2017
California Clear Credential -
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2010
M.A. Secondary Education, California Preliminary Credential -
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2009
B.A. English -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2007
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Illuminate
- FUSD Atlas
- Google Apps
- Spring Board Software
- Promethean
- Edmodo
- AI Tools
- Strong Social Networking Skills
- User Training and Support
Related Experience
- Research Assistant, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, 10/2013, 10/2015, Transcribe Interviews and Focus Groups for Dr. Margaret Grogan
- Research Assistant, California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA, 04/2010, 04/2011, Compile Survey Data, Develop Study Concept, Create Survey/ Interview Questions, Compile Data, Compose a Written Piece to Submit to an Academic Journal; All in Conjunction with Dr. Greg Knotts
- Research Assistant, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, 07/2009, 10/2009, Conduct Educational Research with Language and Culture Department Chair, Dr. Yvette Lapayese, Compile Academic Research on the Experience of Teachers of Color within Alternative Teaching Programs, such as Teach for America, Edit and Refine Book Proposals, Manuscripts, and Various Working Pieces
- PLACE Corps Member, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, 04/2007, 06/2009, Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education is a Service Program; which Selects College Graduates to Teach Full-Time at an Under-Served Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Los Angles while Studying Full-Time as a Loyola Marymount University Graduate Student in the School of Education., PLACE Corps Members Are Awarded a Full Scholarship, Housing, and Additional Awards
Extracurricular Activities
Faculty Judiciary Committee Representative, San Gabriel Mission High School, San Gabriel, CA, 08/2009, 07/2011, Represent Fellow Faculty Members in Danger of Termination Among a Committee of Administrators. A Peer-Elected Position. PLACE Corps UCCE Representative, PLACE Corps, Los Angeles, CA, 04/2008, 06/2009, The University Consortium of Catholic Education Establishes and Supports a Collective Cadre of Primary Catholic Colleges and Universities as they Design and Implement Graduate Level Teaching Service Programs for the Purpose of Supporting K-12 Catholic Education in the United States, Represent Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education in National Conferences and Events within the University Consortium of Catholic Education, Accumulate Data Documenting the Variety of Programs throughout the Consortium, Developed Effective Methods to Effectively Market the Consortium
References
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Timeline
TSA Information Technology Personalized Learning Initiative
Fresno Unified School District
05.2019 - Current
TSA School Leadership Data Analyst
Fresno Unified School District
07.2018 - 05.2019
PLUS Teacher
Sunnyside High School
04.2015 - 07.2018
Research Assistant
Claremont Graduate University
10.2013 - 10.2015
Director of Curriculum
St. Pius X- St. Matthias Academy
08.2013 - 04.2015
Educator
St. Pius X- St. Matthias Academy/ St. Matthias High School
08.2012 - 04.2015
Research Assistant
California State University Northridge
04.2010 - 04.2011
Research Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
07.2009 - 10.2009
Educator
San Gabriel Mission High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
PLACE Corps Member
Loyola Marymount University
04.2007 - 06.2009
Ph.D. Education -
Claremont Graduate University
Certificate - Women's And Gender Studies
Claremont Graduate University
California Clear Credential -
Loyola Marymount University
M.A. Secondary Education, California Preliminary Credential -
Loyola Marymount University
B.A. English -
University of California, Berkeley
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