Rebecca McClaflin
Stratford Public School,OK
Summary
I am a very qualified administrator with 18 years in education leadership and am very dedicated to school performance and student success. Hiring and retaining excellent faculty, providing teacher training, and developing relationships with students and families is crucial to students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. I am very focused on addressing the individual needs of all students, ensuring that they are provided with safe, nurturing, challenging classrooms that include targeted, interactive, differentiated and experiential learning. Through my 17 years as a teacher, I have extensive classroom experience.
I am decisive in operational, hiring, and learning decisions. I am very clear, fair, and consistent in enforcing rules and discipline. My main focus is creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, structured, caring, and fair learning environment for all students, enabling them to thrive, be successful, and become life long learners. I am very adaptable and highly motivated with a strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Principal
Stratford Public Schools
Stratford, OK
07.2018 - Current
- Provided leadership to faculty and staff in order to ensure successful academic programming.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to ensure quality instruction.
- Organized school events such as assemblies, field trips, parent nights.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with parents and community members.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to education.
- Maintained records on student attendance, grades and discipline issues.
- Collaborated with other administrators to develop innovative solutions for challenging situations.
- Investigated complaints from parents or students regarding any issues within the school environment.
- Resolved conflicts between students or faculty members in a timely manner.
- Interpreted data analysis reports to assess progress towards meeting district goals.
- Participated in the hiring process by interviewing potential candidates.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines when dealing with sensitive information.
- Disseminated important updates from the district office to faculty members.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented school wide policies, procedures and protocols for student safety.
Asst. Middle School Principal
Noble Public Schools
Noble, OK
07.2006 - 05.2018
- Provided leadership to faculty and staff in order to ensure successful academic programming.
- Developed and implemented school wide policies, procedures and protocols for student safety.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to ensure quality instruction.
- Facilitated the development of curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Organized school events such as assemblies, field trips, parent nights.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with parents and community members.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to education.
- Collaborated with other administrators to develop innovative solutions for challenging situations.
- Investigated complaints from parents or students regarding any issues within the school environment.
- Resolved conflicts between students or faculty members in a timely manner.
- Interpreted data analysis reports to assess progress towards meeting district goals.
- Participated in the hiring process by interviewing potential candidates.
- Encouraged teachers to use technology effectively in their classrooms.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines when dealing with sensitive information.
- Disseminated important updates from the district office to faculty members.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Byars Public School
Byars, OK
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a 2nd grade classroom.
- Created activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Assessed student progress through daily quizzes, tests, and other assessment tools.
- Facilitated small group instruction by providing individualized support for students with learning disabilities.
- Provided meaningful feedback on student assignments and assessments to ensure understanding of course material.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
- Encouraged parent involvement in their child's education by hosting regular meetings throughout the school year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design differentiated instruction plans for struggling learners.
- Used data-driven instruction to adjust teaching strategies accordingly based on student performance results.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior reports, grades, and other relevant information.
- Monitored student behavior during class time and provided appropriate consequences when necessary.
- Planned engaging activities that kept students motivated while reinforcing academic standards.
- Managed recess periods by organizing games and supervising playground equipment usage.
- Enforced school policies while creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques in order to maximize instructional time.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies and best practices.
- Conducted weekly one-on-one conferences with each student to discuss progress or areas needing improvement.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
3rd Grade Teacher
Crooked Oak Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2002 - 06.2004
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners in a 3rd grade classroom.
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with Common Core State Standards.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and administration to ensure student success.
- Developed positive relationships with students by providing a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented best practices in literacy instruction including phonics, spelling, writing, and reading comprehension.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance data.
- Engaged students in hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, social studies, language arts, art and music.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to provide support services for students with disabilities.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Supervised recess activities to ensure safety of all students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Provided extra help sessions after school for struggling learners.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Stratford Public Schools
Stratford, OK
07.1989 - 06.2002
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a 2nd grade classroom.
- Created activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Assessed student progress through daily quizzes, tests, and other assessment tools.
- Provided meaningful feedback on student assignments and assessments to ensure understanding of course material.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
- Encouraged parent involvement in their child's education by hosting regular meetings throughout the school year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design differentiated instruction plans for struggling learners.
- Used data-driven instruction to adjust teaching strategies accordingly based on student performance results.
- Organized field trips which allowed students to explore educational topics outside of the classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior reports, grades, and other relevant information.
- Monitored student behavior during class time and provided appropriate consequences when necessary.
- Planned engaging activities that kept students motivated while reinforcing academic standards.
- Managed recess periods by organizing games and supervising playground equipment usage.
- Enforced school policies while creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Promoted multiculturalism within the classroom by incorporating diverse perspectives into lesson plans.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques in order to maximize instructional time.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies and best practices.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
East Central University
Ada, OK12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Central University
Ada, OK12.1988
Skills
- School Community Relations
- Staff and Educator Guidance
- School Culture
- Annual Reviews
- Lesson Planning
- Student Needs Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Records Management
- Activity Planning
- Student Monitoring
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Standardized Tests
Certification
- Elementary Principal Oklahoma - grades prek-8 5/1/2023-6/30/2028
- Elementary Education Oklahoma- grades 1-8 5/1/2023-6/30/2028
- Principal as Instructional Leader Texas - grades (EC - 12) 5/12/2023-12/31/2028
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Principal
Stratford Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Asst. Middle School Principal
Noble Public Schools
07.2006 - 05.2018
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Byars Public School
07.2004 - 06.2006
3rd Grade Teacher
Crooked Oak Public Schools
07.2002 - 06.2004
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Stratford Public Schools
07.1989 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Education Administration
East Central University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Central University
- Elementary Principal Oklahoma - grades prek-8 5/1/2023-6/30/2028
- Elementary Education Oklahoma- grades 1-8 5/1/2023-6/30/2028
- Principal as Instructional Leader Texas - grades (EC - 12) 5/12/2023-12/31/2028
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