Diane Mackin
Rex,GA
Summary
Results-focused professional. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Childcare Network
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
After-School Teacher
Rex Childcare And Early Learning
09.2022 - Current
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
08.2015 - 10.2022
- · Assist each in completing child-led activities to promote growth.
- · Monitor underperforming students and develop plans with parents.
- · Provide diverse hands-on activities to improve critical thinking skills.
- · Incorporated technology into classroom to increase student participation and knowledge.
- · Prepared reports for parents and documented attendance and progress for administration.
- · Followed school policies and regulations regarding instruction and safety at all times.
- · Used instruction demonstrations play videos and outside activities.
- · Taught students’ early skills and helped each reach development milestones.
- · Documented progress and provided information to parents.
- · Utilized wide range of hands-on activities to promote understanding and engagement.
- · Maintained safety and classroom discipline with positive reinforcement.
Early Preschool Teacher
Day Star Christian Academy
02.2014 - 07.2014
- · Supervised and engaged children in age appropriate activities between newborn and 3-year-old classrooms
- · Ensured cleanliness of the premises and took measures to prevent accidents
- · Designed and implemented behavior modification techniques
- · Read to children and taught them simple drawings, handcrafts, songs, and other activities
- · Instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
- · Maintained written and verbal communication of children's growth, development and behavior.
- · Managed play and learning materials to set up children's environment.
- · Provided guidance on children's behavior and social development.
- · Attended and completed a basic training course for residential staff for professional development
- · Document each individual's behavior in the form of an incident report
- · Conduct searches for contraband or unauthorized materials
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Aspen University
Aspen, Co01.2020
Associate in Ministry - Ministry And Leadership
World Changers School of Ministry
College Park, GA04.2014
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Effective Listening
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Active Listening
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student needs assessment
- Parent Communication
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Timeline
Georgia Pre-K Teacher
Childcare Network
10.2022 - Current
After-School Teacher
Rex Childcare And Early Learning
09.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
08.2015 - 10.2022
Early Preschool Teacher
Day Star Christian Academy
02.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Aspen University
Associate in Ministry - Ministry And Leadership
World Changers School of Ministry