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Mackenzie Purvine
Counselor
The Colony,TX
Summary
Passionate and dedicated emerging counselor familiar with industry operations through real-world experience. Cares deeply and strives to motivate students to achieve the highest level of success, in spite of circumstances, and inspires them to become positive, productive members of their communities. Offering strong communication and collaboration skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher
Creekview High School
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
Lake Highlands Junior High
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Richardson ISD
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Drama Teacher/Education Intern
Dallas Children’s Theatre
1 1 - 01.2018
Costume Shop Assistant
ACU Theatre
09.2016 - 12.2017
Teacher/ Youth Pastor
Palm Valley Church
, TX
08.2011 - 04.2015
- 3-5 Year olds
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Texas A&M University, LPC
Commerce, TX 08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Commerce, Counseling: School Counseling
Texas A&M University - Commerce
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Fine Arts, Musical Theatre
Abilene Christian University
08.2014 - 05.2018
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Sharyland High School Mission
08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Multicultural Competency
Additional Information
- HONORS & AWARDS , Published Author iUniverse2021
- Abilene Christian University: Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s List—6 times
- Sharyland High School: Voted Most Friendly, Outstanding Senior Recipient, Ms. SHS 2014
Accomplishments
Published Author
Published author of "Currents and Tides", a poetry compilation from a counselor's perspective, addressing the many struggles faced in young adolescence and adulthood.
Accomplishments: Education
Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Awards: Abilene Christian University
Presidential Scholarship
Dean’s List—6 times
Awards: Sharyland High School
Voted Most Friendly
Outstanding Senior Recipient
Ms. SHS 2014
Affiliations
Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)
Software
Google Chrome
Certification
Certified educator -Language Arts 7-12
Timeline
Master of Science in School Counseling
07-2022
Teacher
Creekview High School
08.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling
Texas A&M University, LPC
08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Commerce, Counseling: School Counseling
Texas A&M University - Commerce
08.2020 - 07.2022
Teacher
Lake Highlands Junior High
08.2019 - 05.2021
Certified educator -Language Arts 7-12
05-2019
Certified educator -Theatre Arts 7-12
05-2019
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Richardson ISD
11.2018 - 05.2019
Costume Shop Assistant
ACU Theatre
09.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Fine Arts, Musical Theatre
Abilene Christian University
08.2014 - 05.2018
Teacher/ Youth Pastor
Palm Valley Church
08.2011 - 04.2015
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Sharyland High School Mission
08.2010 - 05.2014
Drama Teacher/Education Intern
Dallas Children’s Theatre
1 1 - 01.2018
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