Patrick McCarthy
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
I am a dedicated educational professional with experience in nearly all aspects of education. In my capacity as coach, teacher, and school leader I believe in focus on a holistic approach centered on fostering positive relationships. A unique background including public, charter and private school with a proven record of success. Deep knowledge and understanding of post-secondary transition process and developing systems that can fit all students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Educational Consultant
McGinnis Educational Services
10.2020 - Current
- Provide personalized customer service to parents and students regarding academic needs of each student.
- Assist students with test preparation with proven history students making gains.
- Create timelines and to do lists customized for each student's application list and required tasks.
- Brainstorm and edit essays with students.
- Work with younger students to make good choices about course progression, volunteer service, and extracurricular activities.
- Connect students with community members to help them secure internships, job shadow days, and part-time work.
- Guide students and families through applying for financial aid, beginning with filing FAFSA and culminating with interpreting and comparing award offers from specific colleges.
- Continue to connect with students through spring of their senior year, making sure their grades are staying consistent, they are submitting documents as needed by colleges, and that they are meeting their college deadlines.
- Support students as needed with development of executive functioning skills.
High School Assistant Principal
Island Park High School
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Worked with college and career coach to host recruitment fairs and increased rate of post-secondary success.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
High School Math Teacher
Multiple Schools
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Guided 8th -11th grade students through course selection during group and one-on-one meetings.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Created student schedules and made changes as needed. Balanced number of students in courses to keep class sizes small.
- Processed and interpreted international student transcripts and make sure graduation requirements are being met.
- Provided guidance to all rising juniors related to college planning (i.e. credit checks, junior year coursework and academic rigor, standardized testing, extra-curricular activities and volunteer work and major, college and career exploration).
- Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Visited colleges and universities with and without students, attended counseling conferences and stayed abreast of relevant issues in college admissions and higher education.
- Provided resources and made appropriate referrals to students who were in crisis or experiencing social-emotional issues.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05.2011
Skills
- Building rapport with students and families
- Knowledge of colleges and universities, majors, programs, and admission trends
- Presenting college counseling information to groups of students and parents
- Guiding students and parents through college exploration and application process using quality communication based on listening to individual needs
- Proven record of preparing students for SAT, ACT and other collegiate entry exams
Timeline
Independent Educational Consultant
McGinnis Educational Services
10.2020 - Current
High School Assistant Principal
Island Park High School
12.2015 - 12.2019
High School Math Teacher
Multiple Schools
08.2011 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Florida SouthWestern State College
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