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Becky McDonald

Brenham,TX

Summary

Dedicated Childhood Education professional with history of meeting church's goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the church and it's members. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in childhood education.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher III

Charlotte Sharp Children's Center of Texas A&M
11.2023 - Current
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.

Director of Youth and Family Ministries

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
07.2018 - 02.2024
  • Created new programs and events for more opportunities to learn about God.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holidays.
  • Analyzed program cost data to determine budget priorities.

Early Childhood Program Director

St. Paul's Christian Day School
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent monitoring and timely reporting.
  • Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and retention to maintain a team of highly qualified educators.
  • Coordinated and facilitated development of cooperative efforts between schools and other community agencies in serving students.
  • Promoted inclusivity among diverse student population cultivating respect for individual differences.

Teacher/Aide

St. Paul's Christian Day School
09.1998 - 07.2018
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 11-25 children.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Provided loving Christian environments for students.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brenham High School
Brenham, Tx

Business Management

Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Child Development Associates Degree

Wharton Junior College
Wharton, TX

Skills

  • Volunteer Tasking

  • Strong Relationships

  • Supervision and Mentoring

  • Program Operations

  • Flexible and Adaptable

  • Relationship building

  • Verbal and written communication

  • Decision-making

  • Effective leadership

  • Team collaboration

  • Organization

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher III

Charlotte Sharp Children's Center of Texas A&M
11.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Program Director

St. Paul's Christian Day School
12.2022 - 10.2023

Director of Youth and Family Ministries

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
07.2018 - 02.2024

Teacher/Aide

St. Paul's Christian Day School
09.1998 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Brenham High School

Business Management

Blinn College

Child Development Associates Degree

Wharton Junior College

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