CLAUDIA P. MCTAGGART

Planned and delivered a comprehensive US Common Core curriculum for two primary-aged students, ensuring mastery of grade-level standards.

Customized daily lessons across core subjects (mathematics, language arts, science) to meet individual learning needs and promote independent study.

Monitored and assessed academic progress through ongoing formative and summative assessments, maintaining regular parent communication and adapting instruction.

Strengthened student self-efficacy and emotional intelligence by integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into personalized instruction.

Delivered Common Core instruction to 120+ middle school students across 5 subject areas, maintaining 92% attendance and 85% proficiency on end-of-year assessments.

Collaborated with students to establish personal academic goals and individualized success plans for 504 and Special Education IEPs.

Integrated STEM concepts into language arts, social studies, and math lessons to enhance cross-curricular learning and intellectual growth.

Maintained positive and productive learning environments through proactive classroom management and positive reinforcement strategies.

Delivered comprehensive English instruction focused on grammar, literature, phonics, reading comprehension, spelling, and oral and written communication.

Facilitated student collaboration to design and execute multimedia projects using PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Canva to strengthen creativity and communication skills.

Achieved outstanding MAP growth results, with 81% of students demonstrating measurable academic proficiency.

Crafted tailored learning plans to foster student analytical development through effective differentiation and accommodation.

Analyzed I-Ready online assessment data to develop individualized instructional strategies that accelerated student achievement.

Cultivated peer accountability and collaborative learning through project-based assignments to help students develop real-world problem-solving skills.

Used Reader's Theater to bridge comprehension gaps, with 70% of students hitting annual I-Ready growth goals.

Boosted on-task participation from 68% to 89% through structured collaborative learning protocols and gamified STEM activities, reducing behavioral referrals by 35%.

Crafted engaging lesson plans for reading, writing, mathematics, ESL, and Units of Inquiry for an IB PYP curriculum.

Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles, increasing student performance by 22%.

Fostered collaborative learning environments in science, social studies, and art, encouraging student participation in project-based learning.

Spearheaded student concerts and graduation ceremonies while maintaining continuity of student engagement during pandemic learning.

Enhanced instructional continuity by effectively implementing classroom plans and reinforcing core academic concepts.

Supported inclusive education initiatives to ensure accessibility and equitable learning opportunities for all students.

Implemented Assistive Technology Implementation Plans (ATIP) and evidence-based interventions to drive academic growth and vocational independence for SEN students.

Executed IEP goals and differentiated interventions to motivate SEN, ESL, and ENL students while driving measurable academic progress.

Organized and designed learning materials, resources, and teaching plans to promote hands-on engagement aligned with Common Core Virginia State Standards.

Utilized songs, stories, media, games, and art-based instruction to strengthen ESL and Mathematics proficiency.

Applied differentiated instructional techniques to address the diverse learning needs of ESL students.

Cultivated strong home-school partnerships via ClassDojo, delivering real-time, data-driven updates on student progress and wellbeing to foster proactive family engagement.

Designed lessons and instructional strategies aligned with the UK National Curriculum to support ESL learners and strengthen critical thinking skills.

Introduced extracurricular mindfulness activities to support student wellbeing and emotional regulation.

Optimized curriculum effectiveness through data-driven evaluations, achieving a 15% average increase in Literacy and Mathematics proficiency across three consecutive Grade 3 cohorts.

Taught all-male ESL Grade 3 classes, including sports, music, and art integration, fostering holistic development.

Incorporated the Alberta Canada Curriculum into language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies instruction through cross-curricular learning approaches.

Led sustainability and ecological awareness initiatives within the school community.

Raised Grade 3 reading proficiency from 62% to 78% and mathematics from 59% to 74% using data-driven small-group interventions and differentiated instruction.

Increased student engagement through structured lesson planning and effective classroom organization.

Developed targeted learning centers to strengthen participation and achievement among students with special needs.

Designed interactive classroom displays and learning environments that promoted student curiosity and engagement.

Designed and implemented project-based learning experiences integrating mathematics and science to strengthen higher-order thinking skills.

Integrated geographic concepts into social studies instruction to expand students' global awareness.

Facilitated visual and experiential learning opportunities that promoted critical thinking and academic mastery.

Utilized formative assessment practices to evaluate student progress and tailor instructional approaches effectively.

Mentored and acclimated new teachers to the public school system.

Accelerated student growth in independent reading and mathematics achievement.

Developed targeted engagement initiatives to support student readiness for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), contributing to recognized district-wide achievement outcomes.

Coordinated auxiliary learning centers to strengthen instructional support for special education students.

Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that enriched student understanding and academic engagement.