Desirae McGhee
McComb
Summary
Results-oriented program effectiveness professional with over 8 years of experience in program implementation, training, and onboarding in educational settings. Specializes in performance analysis, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. Coordinates initiatives and develops targeted support strategies while facilitating professional learning and communication among diverse groups. Holds a Master of Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Instructor / Academic Interventionist
McComb School District
McComb, MS
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Coordinated academic support and intervention activities, including scheduling, documentation, progress monitoring, and data review, enhancing communication among administrators, educators, families, and support staff.
- Collected, organized, and analyzed performance data to identify needs, evaluate support strategies, and inform targeted improvement plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans aligned with program goals, performance expectations, and diverse participant needs.
- Trained and mentored new employees on procedures, expectations, instructional systems, and technology tools, supporting consistent implementation and continuous improvement.
- Designed and facilitated a professional development workshop for pre-K and kindergarten staff and provided peer support on technology concepts and classroom applications.
- Organized performance records for 80+ students in an online data system, streamlining access to progress information for authorized stakeholders.
- Collaborated with school-based colleagues on educator recruitment and onboarding strategies, achieving a 100% teacher retention rate at the school-building level.
- Maintained accurate records, met documentation and reporting deadlines, and handled sensitive information in accordance with district and state privacy requirements.
Assistant Teacher
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
McComb, MS
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Adapted support strategies to individual learning needs, fostering engagement and literacy development among diverse learners.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline planning and operational routines, enhancing consistency and effectiveness in the learning environment.
- Coordinated daily program operations through documentation, scheduling assistance, instructional coordination, data collection, and family engagement activities.
- Served as a key point of contact for families, communicating progress, identifying priorities and resource needs, and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
- Collected and documented participant progress and program information to support internal evaluation, reporting, and compliance activities.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Organizational Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2027
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
Belhaven University
Jackson12-2024
Master of Public Administration -
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS04-2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Childcare and Family Studies
Jackson State University
04-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Mississippi Community College
12-2015
Skills
- Instructional methods
- Training & Facilitation
- Assessment frameworks
- Learning methodologies
- Performance analysis
- Evaluation techniques
- Research Support
- Program Coordination
- Project Support
- Onboarding support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement
- Documentation management
- Digital learning tools
- Data ethics
- Cultural competence
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable to the classroom.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Administration - Managed employee recognition and mentoring program that resulted in 100% teacher retention.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Certification
- Mississippi Teacher Certification
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
- Learning Management Systems
- Data Management Systems
- Virtual and Asynchronous Collaboration Platforms
SELECTED RESEARCH & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Applied Instructional and Organizational Research | Doctoral Studies
- Conduct applied research related to organizational leadership, instructional support practices, and organizational effectiveness using structured research and assessment frameworks.
- Review qualitative and quantitative evidence, identify patterns, and develop evidence-based recommendations for academic and organizational decision-making.
- Produce structured analyses, reports, and presentations that synthesize research findings for evaluation and applied improvement contexts.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Academic Instructor / Academic Interventionist
McComb School District
08.2019 - 06.2025
Assistant Teacher
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Organizational Leadership
Walden University
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
Belhaven University
Master of Public Administration -
Belhaven University
Bachelor’s Degree - Childcare and Family Studies
Jackson State University