Vincent McLeod IV
Professional Educator
Fullerton,CA
Summary
I am a character-focused Professional Educator accomplished in helping students reach their full potential by prioritizing relationship-driven supporting actions. I encourage students to make positive choices every day and consistently model equitable strategies. I do all of this by being a motivational leader that commits to metacognitive self assessments continuously. Please check out bit.ly/mcleodedu to see these notions in practice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Dean of Students
Downey High School
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitates the development and implementation of a school-wide progressive discipline plan, administering restorative practices and leading conflict resolutions.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of discipline and behavior support programs for students.
- Responsible for monitoring student attendance, School Attendance Review Team (SART), and referrals to School Attendance Review Board (SARB); as well as Character Counts and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Counsels with students, teachers, and parents/guardians concerning problems of student adjustment to ensure student success in school, and makes referrals for specialized services.
- Maintains and enforces school and district rules and regulations, California Administrative and Education Codes, and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Works with community groups to foster effective communication, improvement, and understanding of school and district programs.
- Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of discipline and behavior support programs.
- DHS Teen Court Administrator, working with LA Courts on monthly cases throughout the academic year.
Transportation Manager
MHX LLC
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Re-created Transportation Department and currently lead 6 Supervisors and 8 Plan Controllers across 6 locations with a 24/6 operations schedule.
- Oversee a team of 104 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient action by creating a quarterly metricized review system, also known as the Driver Accountability & Development System (DADS), complete with individual tailored SMART goal conferencing and development for tier improvement.
- Engineered an internal LMS using Kahoot's and Microsoft Forms platforms to house courses around safety, operations, and professional learning needs, all with weekly CFU's attached.
- Produced an in-house Dual Language Video Tutorial program (English-Spanish) using YouTube & Microsoft Stream to enhance driver engagement for a greater hands-on understanding during COVID times.
- Forecasting Economic Industry trends for the Transportation Industry throughout the SoCal region and beyond.
Dean of Students
Westside HS (Houston Independent School District)
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Motivated teachers to develop and diversify instructional abilities to better serve students of different ability levels and backgrounds through the Teacher Appraisal and Development System (TADS); professional SMART goal of achieving a 7-10% increase across 20 teacher ratings for the 2020-21 academic year.
- Developed PBIS strategies to improve school-wide student behavior and helped teachers better manage classroom environments with increased empathy in a hybrid virtual landscape.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for 278 students struggling with compliance via student growth tracking system for attendance, academics, and social-emotional needs.
- Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students (583 out of 3,000+) to avoid body shaming and increase compliance through the creation of the Westside COVID-19 dress policy.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for 160 teachers by leading classes on topics such as EdTech platforms (Google Products/Suite, PearDeck, NearPod, Lucidchart, EdPuzzle, Podcasting-Anchor.fm) and Restorative Justice trainings (in-house).
- Intervened with disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations through Restorative Justice circles; SMART goal of reducing African American suspensions rates (in and out of school) by 20% using RTI framework.
- Reconciled parental stakeholders in addressing bottleneck issues to the online LMS for Westside students and troubleshooted various IT system requests.
- Supervised parking lot and transportation issues to serve the 600+ students in-person for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Social Science Teacher
Dominguez High School / Compton USD
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Courses taught: AP Government, Government, Honors Economics, Economics, Entrepreneurship (Business Academy), AP US History, US History, and Speech.
- Manifested a wealth of multimedia strategies and technology to transmit information in contemporary and thought-provoking ways through a collaborative classroom website, a personalized YouTube Channel (Don McLeod's Classroom), and multiple Podcast Channels; the goal was to use the SAMR Model and reinvent the way content is exposed and understood by not only substituting endeavors, rather redefining them through applicable and stimulating manners.
- Inspired a dependable environment, fixated on content mastery by establishing and reinforcing clear objectives via PBL & Blended Learning endeavors that aligned with CCSS and produced maximum student engagement (results show a 97% A-G passing rate across all classes taught).
- Debate Coach: Instituted a competitive program to compete in the Southern California Debate League (SCDL) with 17 members. Created, hosted, and ran a novice tournament from the South bay Area Middle & High Schools.
- Golf Program Coach (Boys & Girls): Implemented full programs and managed season budgets and schedules, including coordinating with the SCPGA & Tiger Woods Foundation for full equipment donations. Further worked with the City of Compton in securing access to the local Golf Course; local program created for Students to play for free with adherence to Golf Program written guidelines.
- Extra Duty: Zero Period, Saturday School & Summer School Teacher, PBIS & Safety Committees.
EdTech Lead
Dominguez High School / Compton USD
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Published a "new technologies" site specific plan, including Google Products (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Sites, Slides, Classroom, Assignments), Nearpod, Flipgrid, Quzilet, Lucidchart, Adobe Products, Anchor.fm, EdPuzzle, and GoFormative across site classrooms; boosted use to over 90% in all classrooms across all subjects (with a 70.90% confidence score amongest 1st time staff usage) and above CUSD proficiency level scores in three areas (Quizlet+7.30%, Classroom +10.84%, and EdPuzzle +12.52%).
- Conducted professional development opportunities for 93 certificated staff members around tech usage in the classroom, including extending opportunities to the CUSD through PBL & tech (monthly presentations).
- Influenced strategic insight into developing site SPSA plan with current administration; achieved 1:1 Chromebook access and full compliance for all DHS Students in 2 years (1950+ Students).
School Site Council (SSC) Chairperson
Dominguez High School
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives such as Purple Gavel, Restorative Justice trainings, and AVID Field Trips.
- Co-coordinated WASC visit(s) and instructional adherence policies; school achieved Six-Year Accreditation Status w/ Mid-Cycle Progress Report.
- Refined partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources at the Dominguez school site.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency in coordination with the Principal.
Certified Substitute Teacher
El Monte Union High School District
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Over 2400 hours in various classrooms throughout 7 sites within the EMHSD; 58% of time in SPED classes (43% mild/mod, 57% mod/severe)
Director of Intelligence
Budway Enterprises
11.2008 - 01.2016
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
Whittier College
Whittier, CA 01.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Intelligence & International Security
King's College London
London, UK 08.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Whittier College
Whittier, CA 09.2003 - 01.2007
Leadership Academy
Downey Unified School District
Downey 05.2001 -
Certification
Nearpod, Flipgrid, EdPuzzle, GoFormative, Google Certified Educator & Trainer
Accomplishments
- Lost LA Curriculum Project (published) lesson plan (a UCLA History-Geography Project, KCET, and USC Libraries joint endeavor). https://www.kcet.org/lost-la-curriculum/beach-culture-access
- Presenter, California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS) 59th Annual Conference; "Our Powerful California Stories: Localizing History". https://californiacouncilforthesoci2020.sched.com/event/YLQx/our-powerful-california-stories-localizing-history
- News Article (LA Sentinel), "Teacher at Compton’s Dominguez High School Uses His Unique Story To Get Students Talking About Trauma and Creating Solutions to Battle PTSD". - bit.ly/mcleodarticle
- Video/Article (Spectrum News), "Compton Students, Teacher Win Innovation Challenge Through Unique Approach to Trauma" - https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2019/05/30/compton-students-and-teacher-take-unique-approach-to-traumawin-innovation-challenge-?cid=share_clip
Timeline
Dean of Students
Downey High School
08.2022 - Current
Transportation Manager
MHX LLC
04.2021 - 07.2022
Dean of Students
Westside HS (Houston Independent School District)
07.2020 - 03.2021
School Site Council (SSC) Chairperson
Dominguez High School
01.2019 - 06.2020
EdTech Lead
Dominguez High School / Compton USD
07.2018 - 07.2020
Social Science Teacher
Dominguez High School / Compton USD
08.2017 - 07.2020
Certified Substitute Teacher
El Monte Union High School District
02.2016 - 07.2017
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
Whittier College
01.2016 - 05.2017
Director of Intelligence
Budway Enterprises
11.2008 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Intelligence & International Security
King's College London
08.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Whittier College
09.2003 - 01.2007
Leadership Academy
Downey Unified School District
05.2001 -
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