Paul MacDonald

• Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
• Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
• Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
• Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
• Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
• Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
• Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
• Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
• Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
• Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
• Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
• Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
• Attended teacher conferences, workshops, and continued education classes to stay abreast of new developments in education.

Math Department Chair 2018-2023

• Planned and executed professional development sessions for department.
• Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
• Fostered collaboration across grade levels to streamline implementation and enhance outcomes of school wide SMART goals.
• Lead, collaborate, and plan weekly collaboration using data to drive instruction.
• Led collaboration for fellow math teachers on integrating math R.A.C.E strategy to improve modeling and reasoning skills in the classroom, enhancing overall department effectiveness.

CSI Co-Chair 2018-2023ulty and staff.

• Developed long-term strategic plans to guide school growth and success.
• Complete quarterly Flip grids about highs, lows and next step toward meeting the goals of the school action plan.
• Yearly review of data and plan with staff and stake holders.

• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
• Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
• Utilized innovative teaching techniques such as flipped classrooms.
• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
• Contributed to the school community by serving on various committees related to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives, and extra curricular activities.
• Attended teacher conferences, workshops, and continued education classes to stay abreast of new developments in education.
• Lester Middle Teacher of the Year 2008-2009
• CSI Chair-Co-Chair 2007 - 2016
• Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
• Team Leader - 2006-2008

• Developed innovative assessment tools to accurately gauge student progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Promoted a positive classroom atmosphere by implementing effective classroom management strategies and enforcing clear expectations for behavior and work ethic.
• Organized extracurricular math-related activities, fostering enthusiasm for the subject outside of the classroom setting.
• Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences, ensuring their involvement in their child''s academic journey.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular projects that connected math concepts to real-world applications.
• Continuously updated personal teaching practices by attending professional development workshops and staying informed on current educational research trends in mathematics education.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.