James McAdams
High School Department Head ELL Program Quincy Public Schools at Quincy Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Six Standards SEI Coaching
MATSOL: Massachusetts Educators of English Language LearnersDec, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Quincy Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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High School Department Head ELL Program Quincy Public Schools
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Sep 2013 - Present
• Provide English Language Development instruction for all ELLs at all fluency levels. • Coordinate all ELL student schedules, class assignments, and duties• Assist guidance with new ELL student placement• Provide support to ELL content area SEI teachers and classes• Conduct walk-throughs, observations and evaluations for Clinical Supervision• Assist in updating ELL report (M-5) 3 times per year for SIMS submission• Ensure legal compliance according to M.G.L. Chapter 71A in regards to hours of SEI instruction for ELLs• Attend NQHS Cabinet and QHS Principal’s Council Meetings• Coordinate ELL MCAS testing in collaboration with all departments at respective high schools• Work closely with Guidance and SPED Department for ELL student support/testing• Oversee and administer ACCESS for ELLs Assessment• Complete EPP reports for ELL students• Attend Student Support Services meetings regarding ELL students• Provide general administrative support to the ELL department • Plan and conduct ELL Department Professional Development for expected contractual hours at the high school level. Show less
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English as a Second Language Teacher
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Sep 2001 - Present
North Quincy High School 2011-PresentQuincy High School 2008 to 2011English as a Second LanguagePoint Webster Middle School 2001 to 2007Eighth Grade Language Arts
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Independent Consultant
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Massachusetts
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Professional Development Provider
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Jun 2009 - Present
RETELL SEI Facilitator SEI Professional Development WIDA District Trainer Category 1 Trainer of Teachers Category 2 Trainer of Teachers Category 3 MELA-O Certified RETELL SEI Facilitator SEI Professional Development WIDA District Trainer Category 1 Trainer of Teachers Category 2 Trainer of Teachers Category 3 MELA-O Certified
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Eastern Nazarene College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adjunct Professor School of Education
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Adjunct Professor in the School of Education Teaching both Graduate and Undergraduate ELL Curriculum and Methods Adjunct Professor in the School of Education Teaching both Graduate and Undergraduate ELL Curriculum and Methods
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Fulbright Teacher Exchange
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Budapest Hungary
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Teacher
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2007 - 2008
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Education
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Eastern Nazarene College
M.Ed, English as a Second Language -
Northeastern University
Certificate of Professional Achievement, Hazardous Waste Management -
Saint Anselm College
BA, Liberal Studies -
Boston College High School
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Teach Plus
Professional Development, Education