Donna Duncan-McCormack
Flora
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of human development and working styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with co-workers and students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in developing assessments to measure student progress. Experienced in fostering working environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each student meets goals within pre-determined timespan. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Illinois Department Of Corrections
08.2023 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with adult basic education students to provide best learning environment for them.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop workable curriculum, enhancing learning experiences.
- Established strong relationships with co-workers through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Educator
Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2014 - 07.2023
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the correctional community.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Northcentral University
Prescott Valley, AZ11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2008
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Educator
Illinois Department Of Corrections
08.2023 - Current
Educator
Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2014 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Psychology
Northcentral University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern Illinois University
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