Robyn

McPherson
1091 Riverview Boulevard
Saint Louis, Missouri 63147
Robyn.mcpherson@yahoo.com
314-482-1432

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
August 2016 Present MULLANPHY INVESTIGATIVE LEARNING CENTER SAINT LOUIS, MO
3rd Grade Teacher
Created dismissal checks and balances system that decreased dismissal wait time by 5%
Increased STAR math class grade equivalence from 2.3 to 2.6 between September and
December
Increased STAR reading overall instructional reading level from 1.6 to 2.2 between
September and December
Exceeded established MPI calculations by nearly 40% on final district math assessment
Achieved 16% increase in ELA student growth on Acuity C from Acuity B
Achieved 38% increase in math student growth on Acuity C from Acuity B
Effectively established student-teacher relationships to ensure quality instruction can
occur
Maintain impeccable records and data for review of effectiveness of teaching strategies
Concurrently maintain multiple organizational systems for optimal flow of class


December 2013-May 2016 LYON AT BLOW ACADEMY SAINT LOUIS, MO
3rd-5th Grade Math Teacher

Increased student engagement levels to over 90% by creating thought-provoking, detailed

plans for immediate execution

Exceeded established MPI calculations by an average of 63% across all grade levels

Effectively established student-teacher relationships to ensure quality instruction can

occur

Maintain impeccable records and data for review of effectiveness of teaching strategies

Concurrently maintain multiple organizational systems for optimal flow of class

August 2013- November 2013 LUCAS CROSSING ELEMENTARY COMPLEX NORMANDY, MO
2nd Grade General Education Teacher
Designed pacing guide for pilot reading program to ensure optimal utilization
Improved student exam performance by over 30% by integrating technology and
innovative instruction techniques
Led students to achieve at least 80% mastery on each monthly math learning goal exam
as measured by district common assessments

August 2012 May 2013 5th Grade General Education Teacher
Increased student achievement in after-school tutoring program by 38% in
communication arts and 50% in math as measured by common assessments
Decreased behavioral infractions by 50% as measured by referrals sent to administrative
office

CERTIFICATION
Summer 2012 State of Missouri Elementary Initial Certificate







ENRICHMENT

EXPERIENCE TEACH FOR AMERICA SAINT LOUIS, MO
Summer 2016 Partnership Operations Lead

Maintained fiscal compliance per federal regulations to ensure compliance

Produced detailed project plans during the spring for execution in the summer to ensure

logistics ran smoothly

Built, maintained, and leveraged relationships with key vendors that intersect each

specific area of work

Maintained impeccable records to ensure fiscal responsibility on the national level



Content Team Leader SAINT LOUIS, MO
December 2015
November 2016 Created a Scope and Sequence for content team through collaboration with Educator
Learning Directors and Teacher Development Managers
Effectively designed learning experiences that model effective instructional content
practices aligned to Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Facilitated learning experiences at monthly Professional Saturdays and other content
team sessions as needed

September 2016 Culturally Responsive Teaching Cohort SAINT LOUIS, MO
February 2017 Build understanding of culture and cultural responsiveness in classrooms
Currently working to integrate culturally responsive practices in curriculum and
instruction

Cultivate habits to successfully act as culturally responsive teacher leader


September 2017 Aspiring School Leaders Fellowship SAINT LOUIS, MO
Current Reflect on strengths and weaknesses of observed school model of excellence in various
schools across the country
Aggressively building vision of excellence in academic rigor, student and adult culture,
culturally responsive leadership, and parent & community support
Contemplate elements of observed models to incorporate into current and future school
environments to high ensure student achievement

EDUCATION
January 2017 Current MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY SAINT LOUIS, MO
Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership

June 2012 August 2014
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS, MO

Master of Education in Elementary Education
GPA: 3.78/4.0
Summa Cum Laude graduate

August 2006 December CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA
2008 Master of Business Administration in Marketing
GPA: 3:30 /4.0
Cum Laude Graduate

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Marketing
August 2002 May 2006 GPA: 3.59/4.0
Magna Cum Laude Graduate