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Dana McGinty

Kalamazoo,Michigan

Summary

Energetic educator with skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with positive, safe educational environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kids Club Associate

West Hills Athletic Club
01.2022 - Current
  • Monitored all activities to maintain maximum level of safety.
  • Actively participated in child's activities by reading to groups, painting, coloring and playing games.
  • Created new and fun activities to drive enthusiasm for children.
  • Completed daily cleaning checklists by sanitizing toys, sweeping and mopping floors and washing down surfaces.
  • Inquired about each checked-in child to learn best possible care and safety precautions.

Tutor

Northeastern Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with students to complete assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen reading comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Practicum Student

Spring Valley Center For Exploration
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.

Practicum Student

Comstock High School
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2025

Skills

  • Learning Techniques
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Lesson Planning

Honors

WMU's Dean's List 2023

Timeline

Tutor

Northeastern Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023

Practicum Student

Spring Valley Center For Exploration
01.2023 - 04.2023

Practicum Student

Comstock High School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Kids Club Associate

West Hills Athletic Club
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Western Michigan University
Dana McGinty