Trisha McClain
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Productive educator with 22 years of teaching and mentoring experience. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments with students, colleagues and families. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors. Lifelong-learner motivated to expand skillset.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Manzano Day School
Albuquerque, NM
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
Nanny
Pattycake Nannies
Albuquerque, NM
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Tended to child's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Engaged child in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
Kindergarten Humanities Teacher
Explore Academy Elementary
Albuquerque, NM
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated student-led activities to align with the school’s mission
- Mentored first-year teacher in classroom management and differentiated instruction
- Cultivated relationships with potential families through facilitation of Open House Nights, Question-and-Answer Sessions and Tours.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cross of Hope Elementary School
Albuquerque, NM
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Created grade-level assessment report
- Acted as liaison between kindergarten and preschools for prospective families
- Provided leadership and guidance to grade-level team, ensuring that professional development goals were completed on time and to a high standard.
First Grade Teacher
Evangel Christian Academy (2004-2013)
Albuquerque, NM
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to grade-level processes and mentoring other teachers.
Education
Master of Science - Education, Elementary Reading and Literacy
Walden University
03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Monmouth College
Monmouth, Illinois05.2002
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Reporting and Documentation
- Program Development
- Curriculum Implementation & Development
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Professional Development
July 2023, Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Training
Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
January 2022, Structured Literacy and Dyslexia 101
New Mexico Public Education Department
June 2021-August 2021, The Science of Reading Course
Anna Geiger, M.Ed and Becky Spence, M.Ed
August 2021, Early Childhood Observational Tool Training
New Mexico Public Education Department
May 2020, The Foundations of Teaching-Core Connections During COVID-19 School Shutdown
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Webinar
May 2020, 3 Powerful Strategies to Rock Your Guided Reading Instruction
Webinar led by Anna DiGilio
May 2020, Reset, Recharge, and Refresh -It’s Time to Recharge Your Battery!
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Webinar
May 2020, Mapping the Milestones- a Road Map to a Transition to Summer During COVID-19
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Webinar
May 2020, Engage and Support Parents- Be a Learning Hero!
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Webinar
July 2020, How to Launch Your Literacy Block At School or Remotely in Kindergarten
Webinar led by Alison Ryan
March 2020-July 2020, Teaching Young Children Virtually
Fairy Dust Teaching Online Courses
March 2020, Seesaw Ambassador Training
Seesaw App Community Online Training Courses
June 2019, Lucy Calkins Units of Study Training
Albuquerque Public Schools
November 2016, SDE Guided Math Training
Cross of Hope Elementary School
July 2015, I Teach K! Literacy Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
Cross of Hope Elementary School
November 2012, Picturing Writing Training
Edward Gonzales Elementary School, Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 2012, TELL Course
Albuquerque Public School District, Albuquerque, New Mexico
References
REFERENCES:
Lori Braunhardt, Educational Assistant, Cross of Hope Elementary School, (505) 319-9996
Erica Ortegon, Colleague, Manzano Day School, (505) 414-7017
Kristina Moreno-Listy, Colleague, Explore Academy Elementary, (505) 270-7163
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Manzano Day School
08.2023 - Current
Nanny
Pattycake Nannies
01.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Humanities Teacher
Explore Academy Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Cross of Hope Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2021
First Grade Teacher
Evangel Christian Academy (2004-2013)
08.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Education, Elementary Reading and Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Monmouth College
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