Danilyn McLain
Hope Mills
Summary
I am a dedicated education professional with experience supporting students, staff, and families across multiple school settings. I have a strong foundation in communication, organization, leadership, and cross-department collaboration. I bring a proven ability to serve on committees, analyze data, and support positive school culture initiatives. I am seeking to transition skills in planning, and relationship-building into the recruitment and retention role supporting district-wide staffing goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Freedom Christian Academy
Fayetteville
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Built strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to foster a positive and supportive school environment.
- Communicated academic expectations and progress clearly to parents and stakeholders.
- Contributed to school-wide events and initiatives that promoted community engagement and retention.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Hope Mills
- Collaborated with principals, counselors, instructional support staff, and families to support student success, demonstrating strong cross-department communication and teamwork.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents and guardians through conferences, email, and digital platforms.
- Analyzed student data (attendance, grades, behavior trends) to identify needs and support improvement strategies.
- Managed multiple deadlines, grading systems, and instructional responsibilities, reflecting strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Participated in school committees and improvement initiatives focused on engagement and performance.
- Grays Creek Middle School
Instructional Assistant
Cumberland County Schools
Hope Mills
- Supported classroom teachers, administrators, and students across grade levels, demonstrating adaptability and collaboration.
- Built positive relationships with students and families, contributing to student engagement and retention.
- Assisted with onboarding and support of new students and staff.
- Grays Creek Elementary School
School Improvement Team Member
Cumberland County Schools
- Collaborated with administrators and staff to review school data and develop improvement strategies.
- Participated in goal setting, progress monitoring, and action planning aligned to school and district priorities.
PTA President
Grays Creek Elementary School
- Led meetings, coordinated events, and facilitated communication between families, teachers, and administration.
- Organized volunteers and managed schedules to support school-wide initiatives.
- Strengthened family engagement and school-community relationships.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate's Degree -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Skills
- Workforce Planning/Scheduling
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Social Media/Digital Communication
- Data Analysis/Implementation
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Committee Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Proficient in social media platforms for communication and engagement
- Experience using digital systems for scheduling, data tracking, and reporting
- Comfortable learning and implementing new technology platforms
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities
- Experience analyzing data to inform decisions and track progress
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a Human Resources or leadership team
- Committed to organizational mission, values, and continuous improvement
Professional Strengths Aligned To The Role
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities
- Experience analyzing data to inform decisions and track progress
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a Human Resources or leadership team
- Committed to organizational mission, values, and continuous improvement
Technology And Social Media Skills
- Proficient in social media platforms for communication and engagement
- Experience using digital systems for scheduling, data tracking, and reporting
- Comfortable learning and implementing new technology platforms
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Freedom Christian Academy
01.2024 - 01.2025
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Instructional Assistant
Cumberland County Schools
School Improvement Team Member
Cumberland County Schools
PTA President
Grays Creek Elementary School
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate's Degree -
Fayetteville Technical Community College