Curriculum+Vitae

__Curriculum Vitae__

Donald Douglas McMahon, III

(865) 803-9877 | macddm@gmail.com | dmcmahon@utk.edu

 * // Objective //**

To use innovation and research based strategies to develop instructional programs that increase achievement for underrepresented groups in education. To work with diverse group of students and professionals in a challenging educational career that utilizes my skills in leadership, teaching, problem solving, and creating collaborative educational experiences.

__University of Tennessee__, Knoxville, Tennessee August 1995- May 1999 Bachelor Degree, College Scholars Honors Program
 * // Education //**
 * Graduated Cum Laude
 * Studied abroad at the University of Wales for one year

__University of Tennessee__, Knoxville, Tennessee August 2003- May 2005 Master of Education, certified in Special Education
 * 4.0 in Masters Coursework
 * Coursework and research in Assistive Technology

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge MA Summer Institute on Universal Design for Learning

__ Certificates __ Cognitive Coach Adaptive Schools Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
 * Completed 8 Day Cognitive Coaching Training


 * // Employment History //**

**Knox County Schools,** Knoxville, Tennessee August 2003- present __ Co-Teaching Instructional Coach __ January 2009-present
 * Coach General Education and Special Education teachers on inclusive practices
 * Work with administrators to create a school wide inclusive culture
 * Assist administrators and teachers with scheduling classes
 * Work with teachers to facilitate data collection on students
 * Conduct county wide staff trainings on inclusive practices for students with disabilities
 * Make classroom observations and give feedback to teachers, principals, and other administrators on creating more inclusive opportunities
 * Collect analysis data on effectiveness of Co-taught classroom in achieving student performance indicators

__ Special Education Teacher __ August 2003- January 2009
 * Implement Individual Education Plans for students with a wide variety of disabilities.
 * Building Level Technology Coordinator
 * Family Friendly Schools Coordinator
 * Train classroom and building staff on a variety of technology and special education issues
 * Communicate with families, Occupational and physical therapists, Speech therapists and other support staff to create collaborative and successful educational programs
 * Collect and analysis data on student performance and adjust instruction resources as necessary

__ Sales Associate __
 * Best Buy, ** Columbia, South Carolina October 2002- May 2003
 * Computer, printer, software, and accessory sales
 * Provide technology solutions for customers with a wide variety of skills and needs
 * Educate staff and customers on available resources

__ Camp Director __
 * Camp Pinnacle, ** Hendersonville, North Carolina January 2001- October 2002
 * Manage, schedule, and hire staff of over 50 people ages 17 to 80
 * Provide programming and resources for up to 225 campers
 * Implemented new technologies and training, including web-based resources to increase parent communication and engagement
 * Advertise, recruit, and work to maintain a year-round facility
 * Wilderness First Responder: Experience in backcountry medical care and evacuation.

Certified Camp Director by the American Camp Association,
 * __ Activities __**

Volunteer Global Volunteer Network – Haiti Summer 2010. Wilderness First Responder Site Manager and Volunteer with Homeworks of America

__Memberships__ Council for Exceptional Children AERA ISITE Closing the Gap