Robert W.

McLaughlin
3005 183 Wellington Street Toronto, ON M5V 0A1 508-207-8560
robert.mclaughlinx@gmail.com
Summary
Innovative, professional educator with twelve years of diverse business experience recently relocated to Toronto, ON.
A progressive teacher, who introduced many firsts to the school district, is also recognized for leadership in methods
and practices, labour relations and school-wide improvement. Interested in pursuing a career in corporate education,
training and development.
First educator in the district to create a completely
online health course using Moodle content
management system.
Self-starter with a strong track record of embracing
challenges, seeing them as opportunities and thriving.
Introduced a mobile phone app to the school
district as an extension of the classroom.
Successful fire protection sprinkler fitter journeyman
after completing a five-year training and
apprenticeship program.
Became a high school special education teacher
after four years at the middle school level.
Led operations, finance, and wholesale distribution for
a $10MM high volume retail and wholesale golf
specialty shop.
Professional Experience
Franklin High School, Franklin, MA 2000 2014 Health
and Physical Educator 2005 2014
Recognized as first educator in the district to create an asynchronous, online 9th grade health course utilizing
Moodle content management system. Creation of this course enabled continuation of health instruction during
severe budget cuts.
Facilitated learning sessions on health concepts to 9th and 10th grade students using a blended learning approach
and the ItsLearning LMS. Blended learning meets students where they are, personalizes pacing, and
accommodates the needs of a diverse set of learners.
Introduced to school district, a mobile phone app as an extension of the classroom. Provided greater access for
students and parents to content and assignments.
Elected President of Franklin Educators Association from 2009-2011.
Actively participated as negotiations committee member for three separate contracts from 2002 2010 and Lead
Negotiator in 2010.
Coordinated member activities and initiatives for the associations 436 members in the Franklin Public Schools.
Managed membership dues budget of $360,000.00. Successfully conducted all association business with the
requirements of a balanced budget.

Special Education Teacher 2000 - 2005
Led and co-facilitated substantially separate special education classes in English, math and social studies. Created a
framework for collaboration (published as alternative evaluation) adopted by many teaching teams in the building.
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Developed and executed goals and objectives of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). Tracked and reported
student progress. Proper implementation of the IEP can lead to significant student success. IEPs are a closely
monitored and legal mandate in Massachusetts.
Conducted research and reporting on various accreditation committees: school and community resources for
learning and scheduling committee. Committee work was part of successful re-accreditation and re-certification
process for the high school.
Transferred to the High School focusing on special education curriculum, grades 9-12. Thirteen percent of the
high school population has some level of special need.

Remington Middle School, Franklin, MA 1996 2000
Special Education Teacher
Administered complex educational and academic achievement tests used in part to determine eligibility for special
educational services.
Synthesized testing results into narrative performance report for presentation to parents and Individualized
Educational Plan development. This document, which must have parental acceptance, becomes the guiding
document for accommodations and modifications for special needs students in the classroom for one year.
Generated goals and objectives that address individual learning differences and tracked student progress. Each
special needs student needs to achieve mastery in a very specific and tailored set of goals and objectives.
Remington Middle School - Student Support Services committee member as part of the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) self study (1999). The Student Support Services Committee identifies and
evaluates the current level and effectiveness of support systems in place and makes recommendations for future
services.
Additional Experience
Local Union 676, Newington, CT 1988 1995
Fire Protection Sprinkler Journeyman
Managed multiple projects and installed fire protection systems in compliance with national, state and local fire
safety codes.
Worked within project delivery time constraints to bring FP systems (both new construction and retro-fit) in on
time and under-budget.

Connecticut Pro Golf Discount, Norwalk, CT 1983 1988
Business/Store Manager
Managed operations, including human resources, for a high volume retail and wholesale golf specialty shop.
Administered all business functions of a wholesale golf distribution subsidiary.

Education
University of Toronto Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 2014 - 2015
Canadian Society for Training and Adult Development certification program
Master of Education, Bridgewater State University 2003
Specialization in Educational Leadership - Middle School Administration
** Earned an additional 60 credits beyond a Masters degree. A specific list is available upon request.
Special Education Certifications (Pre K -12), Southern CT State University 1996
Enhanced credentials with this additional endorsement and teaching certification coursework beginning in 1994
BS, Health and Physical Education K-12, Southern CT State University 1983