Tyler McKay
7279 Peachleaf Drive Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven leader, committed to fostering the growth of staff and students to prepare them for future educational and career endeavors. Continuously leverages positive collaboration skills with staff, students, and the community to drive growth and support a school's mission or strategic plan. With a strong teaching background, I have cultivated meaningful relationships with students, staff, and the community. As a Mentor Coordinator, I have been equipped with expertise to support the professional development of all staff members. Exceptional leadership abilities make myself a valuable contribution to your Watson in the role of Dean of Students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Administrator
Watson Junior High School
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: WSD3, Colorado Springs
- Served as an acting administrator for the rest of the school year
- Processed discipline
- Helped implement safety, behavior, computer plans for students
- Communicated with parents regarding student situations
- Threat assessment trained
- Trained in TripFinder for bus requests
- Communicated with school staff regarding a variety of school items
- WSD3, Colorado Springs
Mentor Coordinator
Watson Jr. High School
08.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: WSD3, Colorado Springs
- Create and implement plans to train new teachers within the building
- Coaches and supports each individual mentee teacher, as well as lead group discussions with both mentor and mentee teachers regarding best practices
- Communicate and instill building and district vision, mission, and expectations within new teachers
- Observe and provide feedback for each mentee teacher and mentor throughout the year
- Provides elicit feedback from mentees/mentors in order to meet the needs of all teachers
- Created teacher schedules in order to allow the opportunity to watch good teaching throughout the building and create more lines of positive communication with staff
- WSD3, Colorado Springs
6th Grade Literacy Teacher
Watson Jr. High School
08.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: WSD3, Colorado Springs
- Create and implement rigorous and effective lessons that follow state standards while working within a collaborative team
- Use different types of assessments to evaluate, differentiate, or enrich my teaching in order to benefit each individual student
- Created and foster a positive learning environment for my students using PBIS strategies
- Manage my classroom using effective, research-based practices to benefit student growth and success
- WSD3, Colorado Springs
Administrative Intern
Watson Junior High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: WSD3, Colorado Springs
- Served as an interim administrator in the absence of the Vice-Principal and Principal
- Processed referrals for behaviors with students and communicated with families
- Entered data into Infinite Campus after dealing with behaviors
- Collaborated with the Dean in order to create a PBIS-based referral that creates reflective thinking for teachers in order to create the best outcomes for students
- Acting administrator on duty for athletic and school events
- WSD3, Colorado Springs
AVID Teacher
Watson Jr. High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Create and enrich college and career experiences for students
- Company Overview: WSD3, Colorado Springs
- Create and implement Avid lesson plans for students
- WSD3, Colorado Springs
Education
MA-Educational Leadership - Principal Licensure
UCCS
12.2022
BA-Elementary Education - Emphasis in History
UCCS
01.2013
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Discipline management
- Student achievement
- Student and parent relations
- Faculty support
- School security and safety procedures
- Multitasking
- Student and family relationships
- Student counseling
Certification
- Colorado Professional Teaching License Elementary K-6
- Colorado Principal Licensure
Administrative Experience
Acting Administrator, Watson Junior High School, WSD3, Colorado Springs, 10/2024, Present, Served as an acting administrator for the rest of the school year, Processed discipline, Helped implement safety, behavior, computer plans for students, Communicated with parents regarding student situations, Threat assessment trained, Trained in TripFinder for bus requests, Communicated with school staff regarding a variety of school items
Administrative Internships
Watson Junior High School, WSD3, Colorado Springs, 08/2021, 05/2023, Served as an interim administrator in the absence of the Vice-Principal and Principal., Processed referrals for behaviors with students and communicated with families., Entered data into Infinite Campus after dealing with behaviors., Collaborated with the Dean in order to create a PBIS-based referral that creates reflective thinking for teachers in order to create the best outcomes for students., Acting administrator on duty for athletic and school events.
Professional Developments
- AVID-trained teacher in Implementation, Culturally Relevant Teaching, Tutorology, and Reading for Disciplinary Literacy
- Created staff developments for Focused Note Taking, Staff Behavior Scenarios, PBIS
- Created and presented mini-staff developments for new teachers
- Member of the District Evaluation Team
- Attended AVID nationals and Site Coordinators strands
Other Commitments
- Coach, Widefield High School Girls Varsity Soccer, 08/2015, 05/2017
- Referee and Supervisor, Widefield Parks and Recreation, 08/2022, 05/2023
- Coach, Widefield Parks and Recreation, 08/2020, 05/2022
- Soccer Coach, Watson girls and boys soccer, 08/2023, 05/2024
Leadership Qualifications
- Leader of new teachers and veteran staff that supports the district and school strategic plan.
- AVID Site team member that was responsible for aligning AVID to the building mission.
- Create and provide staff development that demonstrates best teaching practices.
- Filled in for administration when they were out and handled discipline and staff needs.
- Curriculum development for the Induction program at Watson Jr. High.
- Mentor Coordinator, 08/2019, Present
- Watson Leadership Team Member, 08/2021, Present
- AVID Coordinator, Elective, Member, 08/2018, Present
- District Evaluation Feedback Team Member, 08/2021, Present
- Wolverine Crew, 08/2022, Present
Timeline
Acting Administrator
Watson Junior High School
10.2024 - Current
Administrative Intern
Watson Junior High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Mentor Coordinator
Watson Jr. High School
08.2019 - Current
AVID Teacher
Watson Jr. High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
6th Grade Literacy Teacher
Watson Jr. High School
08.2013 - Current
MA-Educational Leadership - Principal Licensure
UCCS
BA-Elementary Education - Emphasis in History
UCCS
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