PENNY MACLAREN-CROSS
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dedicated education professional with a Master's degree in administration and an administrative license, offering over 10 years of classroom teaching experience. Strong instructional leadership skills and a proven ability to cultivate collaborative, inclusive, and academically rigorous school environments. Committed to enhancing student learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and effective team collaboration. Passionate about fostering a culture of excellence that empowers educators and students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th-8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Team Lead
Freedom Classical Academy
North Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - Current
- Taught 7th and 8th grade ELA and History and served as Humanities team lead.
- Implemented varied strategies and differentiated assessments, accommodating diverse needs.
- Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behavior concerns.
- Maintained effective classroom management plan to ensure positive learning environment.
7th Grade History Teacher
Brinley Middle School
Las Vegas, NV
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans.
- Tracked student success with formative and summative assessment.
- Effectively maintained interest and provided an interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly hone learning skills.
Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Maranatha College Preparatory High School
Pasadena, CA
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans, for US History, World History (Including Honors courses), Government and Economics.
- Tracked student success with formative and summative assessment.
- Effectively maintained interest and provided an rigorous atmosphere.
7th Grade History Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans.
- Tracked student success with formative and summative assessment.
- Effectively maintained interest and provided an interactive atmosphere.
Education
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10-2025
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management plan
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Training and mentoring
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Standardized testing
- Academic performance assessment/evaluations
- IEP/504 familiarity and experience
- Collaborative leadership
- School event coordination
- Instructional leadership
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
- Mayor's Innovative Teaching Award from North Las Vegas, NV
- Served as Host Teacher for college intern, completing his teacher education program
Certification
Nevada School Administrator License
- Valid: 2025-2029
Nevada State License
- Endorsements: Social Studies (7-12); History of U.S. and World
- Valid: 2019-2024
Timeline
7th-8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Team Lead
Freedom Classical Academy
08.2019 - Current
7th Grade History Teacher
Brinley Middle School
10.2018 - 06.2019
Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Maranatha College Preparatory High School
10.2015 - 06.2018
7th Grade History Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
10.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
Liberty University