My Resume      

Robert N. McLeod

PO Box 496 ● Oxon Hill, MD 20750 ● 301-749-6737 ● rmnewjers@aol.com

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a teaching position in an elementary school with an experiential learning focus

PROFILE

	Accomplished educator with demonstrated ability to teach, motivate and direct students.
	Articulate communicator able to effectively interact with diverse populations of students.
	Consistently maintain excellent relations with students, parents, faculty and administrators.
	Self-motivated person who possesses strong planning, organizational and leadership skills.

CERTIFICATION  

	Virginia Postgraduate Professional License, Elementary PREK-6, July 2008 – June 2013
	Pennsylvania Professional Certificate, Elementary K-6, October 2000 – September 2099

EDUCATION

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

August 1990 to December 1995

B.S. Elementary Education with a math endorsement

January 1996 to December 1996

M.Ed. Elementary Education

EXPERIENCE

Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA and Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA

November 2008 to Present

Per Diem K-8 Substitute Teacher

	Administer instruction based on permanent teacher’s lesson plans.
	Supply daily feedback to the regular teacher.
	Maintain a well-controlled classroom environment.
	Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator.

Clarendon Education Center, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington VA

March 2009 to May 2009

Assistant Instructor

Provided instructional support for reading, writing, critical thinking and problem solving.

	Incorporated a multisensory approach to accommodate different learning styles.
	Developed practical methods of content delivery by connecting the classroom to the workplace.
	Reinforced concepts using cooperative learning and individualized instruction.
	Implemented dialogue throughout instruction to maximize student responsiveness.

Commission on Economic Opportunity, Wilkes-Barre, PA

October 2003 to June 2004

Education Coordinator for After-School Program(Kid's Cafe')

Evaluated the effectiveness of the educational component of the program.

	Presented staff with materials, strategies and activities to implement with their groups.
	Communicated with faculty to maximize student accountability.
	Submitted quarterly and yearly reports for grades and homework.

Best Academy, Springfield, VA

June 2008 to August 2008

Elementary School Gifted and Talented Math Teacher

	Provided planning, assessment and instruction of sixth grade math and pre-algebra.
	Infused technology into instructional delivery to promote innovative problem-solving skills.
	Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas about effective decision-making.

Department of Developmental Instruction, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

June 2006 to July 2006

Act 101/EOP Math Instructor

	Provided planning, assessment and instruction of basic algebra to probationary college freshmen.
	Rendered academic counseling and advising to students.

Commission on Economic Opportunity, Wilkes-Barre, PA

October 2003 to June 2004

Education Coordinator for After-School Program(Kid's Cafe')

Evaluated the effectiveness of the educational component of the program.

	Presented staff with materials, strategies and activities to implement with their groups.
	Communicated with faculty to maximize student accountability.
	Submitted quarterly and yearly reports for grades and homework.

Heights-Murray Elementary, Wilkes-Barre Area School District, Wilkes-Barre, PA

August 1997 to June 2007

Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher

Provided planning, assessment and instruction of lang. arts, math, science and social studies.

	Created record-keeping and remediation programs utilizing various software programs.
	Utilized effective classroom management and discipline strategies.
	Supplemented lessons with a technology base.
	Implemented an instructional program that meets the needs of a diverse student population.

	Employed research-based instructional strategies in my lessons.
	Served as the grade level representative during meetings with the principal.
	Analyzed test scores to guide and differentiate instruction.
	Established learning objectives consistent with student needs and state standards.
	Demonstrated application of new skills through professional development.

Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA

November 1996 to August 2005

Math Instructor

	Provided planning, assessment and instruction to high school students and A.B.E. students.
	Developed curriculum, and utilized complimentary materials to enhance instruction.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

	Recipient of the WBRE-TV 28 June 2002 Teacher of the Month award
	Proprietor of www.assistingstudents.com
	Beneficiary of 238.50 PA. Dept. of Ed. professional development hours, May 2007

AFFILIATIONS

	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
	National Education Association