Patrick G. McDonald
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and goal- oriented school administrator dedicated to the strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to support program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lower School Assistant Principal
North Cobb Christian School
05.2022 - Current
- Assists in planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; interprets and implements the district-approved curriculum program in light of individual school needs.
- Assists the principal in overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.
- Maintains commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in district and site professional growth programs.
- Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
- Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Revise and implement curriculum changes using the understanding by-design model)
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and an exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Director of Flipside and Summer Camp
North Cobb Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Organize, implement, and direct social planning, recreational, and curricular programs for summer camp activities
- Recruited, hired, and train Camp Counselors.
- Developed and monitored operational budget ensuring expenditures stayed within budget guidelines.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal and year-round staff.
- Operated and trained staff on COVID-19 protocol to perform Summer Camp 2020
- Develop and oversee all Afterschool and summer camp activities.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Teach students personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting teachers, cafeteria monitoring, and student behavior.
Adjunct Professor of Education
SAINT AUGUSTINE'S UNIVERSITY
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Deliver lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as Educational technology, and Education Diversity in the 21st century.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Support Teacher
THE RALEIGH SCHOOL
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Supported Instructors with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Support teaching with teaching and implementing " Everyday Math" curriculum.
Summer Camp Auxiliary Coordinator
Afterschool
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Design and develop programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members
- Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives
- Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement
- Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
Third Grade Teacher
WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
First Grade Teacher
NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Taught students subject-specific materials, learning strategies and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and classroom discipline.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Community Outreach Coordinator
THE ALEXANDER FAMILY YMCA
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests in an Urban population
- Develop community outreach programs and implement community project-based learning
- Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Educational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Liberal Studies
Saint Augustine's College
Raleigh, NC05.2020
Graduate Certificate - Technology & Online Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia03.2015
Graduate Certificate - Gifted Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2015
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Student supervision
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Professional development
- Instructional Leadership
- Training and Mentoring
- Student Discipline
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
Certification
- ASCI School Administrator Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Certification
Timeline
Lower School Assistant Principal
North Cobb Christian School
05.2022 - Current
Director of Flipside and Summer Camp
North Cobb Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Adjunct Professor of Education
SAINT AUGUSTINE'S UNIVERSITY
08.2016 - 06.2018
Summer Camp Auxiliary Coordinator
Afterschool
08.2012 - 07.2018
Support Teacher
THE RALEIGH SCHOOL
01.2012 - 07.2018
Third Grade Teacher
WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2011 - 05.2012
First Grade Teacher
NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2010 - 05.2011
Community Outreach Coordinator
THE ALEXANDER FAMILY YMCA
05.2008 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Educational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Liberal Studies
Saint Augustine's College
Graduate Certificate - Technology & Online Instruction
Liberty University
Graduate Certificate - Gifted Education
Liberty University
- ASCI School Administrator Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Certification
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