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VICTORIA MCCLAIN

Nashville,TN

Summary

High-energy Chief Operating Officer with demonstrated record of exceeding profitability goals and driving increased revenues while containing costs. Successfully grew organizations to achieve excellence through efficient operational systems support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

ENV EVENTS
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed financial data and identified areas of improvement for cost savings.
  • Created annual budgets and monitored expenses against budget goals.
  • Formulated strategies to improve customer service levels within the organization.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for goods or services.
  • Conducted regular meetings with departmental heads to review progress.
  • Developed operational policies and processes, guaranteeing staff maintained compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Event Coordinator

ENV EVENTS
07.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
  • Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.
  • Assisted in the preparation of budgets and monitored expenses throughout the duration of an event.
  • Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
  • Researched industry trends to stay updated on latest innovations in event planning technology.
  • Reviewed invoices from vendors promptly upon receipt and processed payments accordingly.
  • Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.

Grade Level Chair

KIPP Nashville
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - Current
  • Serves as Admin on Duty
  • Provide organizational leadership and support to teachers in their grade level to ensure they meet student achievement goals
  • Act as a liaison between the school's leadership team and teachers, and communicate with parents
  • Monitor student progress and success, and work with faculty to identify and address barriers to student achievement
  • Use data to identify strengths and challenges in grade level performance
  • Collaborate with Director of Operations to review budget and coordinate grade-wide activities

Educator

KIPP Nashville
Nashville , TN
01.2024 - Current
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
  • Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
  • Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
  • Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.

Professional Learning and Support Advisor

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided teachers, and school leaders with a range of professional learning opportunities
  • Facilitated district level curriculum development sessions both in person and virtually
  • Consulted with a team and stakeholders on instructional design and learning goals
  • Researched and recommended educational best practices, instructional resources, and technologies
  • Provided teachers and school leaders with practical planning implementation resources and support to ensure integrity and effective curriculum implementation
  • Used data including informal classroom observations and school leader feedback to identify priorities and aligned supports for teachers
  • Planned, designed, and facilitated series of content specific professional learning for both in-person sessions and virtual courses
  • Designed and produced learning materials in a variety of formats
  • Used school, zone, and district level data to identify priorities and aligned supports for leaders
  • Managed a caseload of teachers, providing ongoing feedback, as well as grades for coursework completed.
  • Managed a caseload of schools, providing ongoing feedback on teacher participation and outcomes related to professional learning sessions.
  • Provided ongoing informal opportunities for teachers and Instructional Leadership Team members to meet and engage in dialogue around Problems of Practice
  • Developed supporting resources and documents for the curriculum (lesson planning support, authentic scaffolds and modification guidance, pacing calendars)
  • Developed and managed relationships with school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders.

Contributed to the creation of high-quality, data-driven reports demonstrating the effect of newly created models on the quality of instruction.

Educator

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Cordova, TN
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated technology-based activities to enhance student learning.
  • Led after school clubs focused on robotics, engineering, computer programming, and other related topics.
  • Organized field trips to science museums, universities, and other educational institutions for students to gain real world experience.
  • Integrated project-based learning into classroom activities for a more hands-on approach.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.

STEM Leadership Team Member

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Cordova, TN
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans for the school
  • Analyzed data from various sources to inform decision-making within the leadership team
  • Identified areas of improvement within the team's processes and procedures
  • Cultivated relationships with external stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals
  • Created and maintained an effective team environment through collaboration and communication
  • Encouraged, empowered and motivated the team to accomplish objectives

Educator

Sherwood Elementary School
Memphis, Tennessee
07.2018 - 07.2021

Sherwood Elementary School Fourth Grade STEM Teacher 2020-2021

  • Utilized targeted virtual instruction and innovative techniques to achieve measurable student growth while fostering a safe, creative, and

empowering learning environment comprising a diverse population

  • Developed and integrate strategies to strengthen core competencies; inspire culture of curiosity, self-excellence, and appreciation for

learning

  • Fostered enriching learning environment through incorporation of diverse, relevant, and impactful lesson plans
  • Coordinated educational field trips and other opportunities to augment student learning
  • Supported students and families with regular communication, efficient record keeping, and opportunities for meaningful feedback
  • Implemented the use of virtual platforms and manipulatives
  • Created re-entry plan to ensure safety of all students and faculty during the pandemic

Sherwood Elementary Instructional Leadership Team Member 2020-2021

Math Content Lead K-5

  • Planned and provided teachers with Mathematics professional development
  • Conducted grade level observations and provided teachers with feedback
  • Attended ILT meetings with admin staff to discuss school wide data and observation trends
  • Utilized data-driven decision making when modifying the school-wide Cycle of Professional Learning

Sherwood Elementary- Instructional Leadership Team Member 2019-2020

Science Content Lead K-5

  • Planned and provided teachers with Science professional development
  • Conducted grade level observations
  • Provided teachers with feedback
  • Attended ILT meetings with admin staff to discuss school wide data and observation trends

Sherwood Elementary School Third Grade STEM Teacher 2018-2020

  • Facilitated an enriching learning environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social growth
  • Implemented Eureka Math curriculum along with iREADY to design lessons that would prepare students for academic success
  • Modified individualized student learning plans
  • Attended SRT meeting and collaborated with the school counselor, admin, and parents to help students reach behavior goals
  • Attended IEP meetings and collaborated with the SPED teacher, psychologist, admin, and parents to modify student plans
  • Honored as Teacher of the year

Sherwood Elementary School Second Grade- Self Contained Teacher 2018-2019

  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands on activities
  • Designed and taught cross curricular lessons and units in areas of reading, grammar, phonics, social studies, writing, math, and science
  • Instilled in students a love for reading, writing, and expression through guided, shared, and independent exercises
  • Worked closely with pull out SPED and ESL teachers to provide students with reading reinforcement

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Union University
Jackson, TN
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies

University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05-2016

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Planning and execution
  • Business Analysis
  • Compliance Management
  • Operations administration
  • Business Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

ENV EVENTS
07.2024 - Current

Grade Level Chair

KIPP Nashville
01.2024 - Current

Educator

KIPP Nashville
01.2024 - Current

Professional Learning and Support Advisor

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
02.2023 - 01.2024

Event Coordinator

ENV EVENTS
07.2022 - Current

Educator

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
07.2021 - 02.2023

STEM Leadership Team Member

Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova
07.2021 - 02.2023

Educator

Sherwood Elementary School
07.2018 - 07.2021

Master of Arts - Education

Union University

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies

University of Tennessee Knoxville

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University
VICTORIA MCCLAIN