kevin mcwain's resume
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Objective:The goal is to help lead in a school system during this transformational period in public education; to create an educational environment that allows for and encourages individuality and creativity for both teachers and students; to assist in the development of the combined communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and complex problem-solving skills required of today’s learners.
Education:University of Northern Colorado, Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership, December 2013 University of Northern Colorado, Bachelor’s Degree - Teaching/History, December 2006 Colorado State University, Bachelor’s Degree - Social Sciences, December 1998
Accomplishments: (please also visit my digital resume at mcwainsclass.com/resume)• Facilitated group interactions as an educational leader whose goal was to evaluate and improve the
district’s overall education plan, including improving how teachers and students use technology, as well as enhancing the students’ acquisition of Twenty-First Century skills.
• Directed the district’s Social Studies curriculum transition and implementation of the new Colorado Academic Standards.
• Completed teacher evaluation training according to the standards set forth by Senate Bill 191.• Participated and assisted in the coordination of Pearson Access and CMAS field testing.• Assisted in the development of a Universal Improvement Plan at the high school level with an emphasis
on aligning reading and writing instruction across content areas and improving reading and writing abilities for all students.
• Collaborated on the creation of a professional development plan for new teachers in the district. • Provided instruction to teachers through district-wide learning academies focusing on best practices for
technology integration into classrooms. • Presented effective uses of technology to district and building-level administrators to encourage top-
down modeling of technology integration for the benefit of teachers and students.• Designed and scheduled a system of peer observation through the use of instructional coaches that
allowed teachers to collaborate, observe, and consult with colleagues. • Directed instructional rounds at the district level. Participated in post-observation discussions with
building-level administrators. Offered constructive feedback to participating teachers.• Developed organizational tools to capture student responses directly related to Colorado Content Area
Standards for use in student and teacher self-assessment. The overarching goal was to gain better understanding of data and improve how data should be used to assess student performance and progress as well as how to differentiate instruction.
• Communicated and collaborated with a post-secondary educational institution to develop the framework for a STEM program in an effort to align curriculum and to elicit support and resources for a program that would help create a better prepared workforce for the community’s developing energy industries.
• Participated in a door-knocking campaign to gather support for a bond initiative focused on improving the district’s technological infrastructure.
• Surveyed students for ideas and opinions about the betterment of the school; documented and categorized responses; identified critical areas of concern.
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Kevin H. McWain 672 Foxtail WayWindsor, CO 80550
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• Created a class website to keep students and families informed; to clarify learning objectives; and to make daily lessons and assignments accessible from home.
• Implemented RTI/MTSS practices by modifying and accommodating lessons and assignments for students of all skill levels.
• Continually assessed, adapted, and re-assessed students using various techniques to ensure students learn to the best of their abilities.
• Coordinated the efforts of a student staff to develop yearbook assignments, to photograph and crop pictures, and create page arrangements.
• Gathered student ideas and opinions about the betterment of the school; documented and categorized responses; identified critical areas of concern.
• Modeled sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and pride as head coach of the seventh and eighth grade football teams.
About Me:
My career path has taken me through many years in the restaurant business and a stint in the financial industry. I have undergraduate degrees from both Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. In the fall of 2012 I took on the role of Technology Integration Coach at the secondary level for the Weld Re-1 School District. I graduated from UNC's Educational Leadership Program in December of 2013. I have had the pleasure of working and learning in Weld Re-1 since January of 2007. I taught 8th grade Social Studies at South Valley Middle School, and coached our middle school football teams. Though I am looking to move into administration, I will always remain proud of the of title Teacher. I know that I must continue to learn in life and in my profession, so I am trying to improve every day. Similarly, I have a curiosity and a desire to use technology to transform the way we educate our students.
My Basic Philosophy:
I believe in the Three R’s and the Four C’s. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic provide the strong foundation for all of education. In today’s world, students must know how to communicate, collaborate, solve complex problems, and always be critical thinkers. Technology integration will be crucial in the development of these skills. Perhaps the following quotes can better summarize my thoughts:
• From a movie I watched with my daughters recently, Meet the Robinsons, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” - Walt Disney
• And, from the Becoming Van Gogh exhibit that appeared at the Denver Art Museum, “I wouldn't like to be without either the old fashioned or the newer attitude. There are too many excellent things in both schools.” - Vincent van Gogh
Kevin H. McWain672 Foxtail Way
Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 988-3419