Erin A. Mackey
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
Chandler
08.2012 - Current
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
- Created and modified various teaching documents using Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Organized field trips to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions as needed for struggling students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Contributed ideas at faculty meetings regarding curriculum design or other initiatives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives and committees.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Designed creative hands-on activities to facilitate comprehension of concepts.
1st Grade Team Lead
Legacy Traditional School
Chandler, AZ
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Coordinated team resources to achieve project goals.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and task completion times.
1st Grade Team Lead
Legacy Traditional School
Chandler
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained and mentored 2 team members.
- Provided guidance to teachers in the implementation of teaching strategies.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on best practices in education.
- Monitored instructional materials needed for each class including textbooks, worksheets.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking assistance with lesson planning or classroom management.
- Coordinated special projects such as field trips, guest speakers.
- Analyzed data from standardized assessments to identify areas needing improvement.
- Ensured compliance with state standards in all areas of instruction.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans for education team.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Implemented proactive strategies to promote positive school culture and climate.
- Led professional development trainings for fellow counselors and educators.
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Imagine Tempe Charter School
Tempe, AZ
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to design interventions for struggling readers.
- Coached teachers on best practices for developing phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills in their students.
- Created materials necessary for differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Provided direct instruction to students in small groups and one-on-one settings utilizing research-based reading strategies.
- Established an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Served as a resource person for parents seeking advice about how best to support their child's reading development at home.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional trends in the field of literacy education.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of tools, such as running records, fluency probes, and comprehension checks.
- Utilized technology resources such as iPads and SMART Boards to enhance learning experiences.
- Monitored student performance data regularly to inform instructional decisions.
- Developed goals and objectives that aligned with district standards for Title 1 Reading Specialists programs.
- Attended conferences and professional development seminars related to current topics in literacy education.
- Selected appropriate texts for use in guided reading lessons according to student levels of literacy development.
- Maintained accurate records regarding assessment results, intervention plans, attendance data.
- Prepared and utilized materials for one-on-one and group instruction.
- Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support.
- Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
- Created lesson plans to teach phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.
- Coordinated parent involvement activities designed to promote literacy development at home.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve reading skills.
- Organized instructional resources efficiently within the classroom environment.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
1st Grade Teacher
Imagine Tempe Charter School
Tempe, AZ
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Supervised recess, lunch, and dismissal duties.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development.
- Supported students' social-emotional growth and well-being.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and parents.
- Organized school-wide events such as book fairs and fundraisers.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Education
Reading Endorsement -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2010
MA in Elementary Education (Professional Educator) -
REGIS UNIVERSITY
Denver, CO05-2007
BA Elementary Education -
CARROLL COLLEGE
Helena, MT05-2001
Skills
- Program implementation
- Data tracking
- Small group instruction
- Budgeting
- Event planning
- Marketing
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Activity Development
- Behavior Modeling
- Special Needs Support
- Compliance standards
- Activity Planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom Management
- Classroom management
- Standardized tests
- Field Trip Organization
- Professional Development
- Student assessment
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (K-8)
- CERTIFIED READING SPECIALIST (K-3)
Key Contributions
- Created and implemented a Title 1 targeted program
- DIBELS testing and data tracking for K-5
- Taught the lowest quartile of K-5 students in small groups, focusing on the individual needs of each student in literacy
- Yearbook Advisor
- Served on school taskforces focused on budget, events, marketing, and character education
- Faculty Advisor for Teach for America core members. I helped members implement positive classroom management and helped them create lesson plans based on Common Core Standards. I provided feedback and instruction for members.
- Scholastic Book Fair Coordinator
- Served as Glee Club Advisor in which students learned songs and simple choreography for performances throughout the year
- Attended the 2012 International Reading Association Conference in Chicago, IL
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month- February 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
1st Grade Team Lead
Legacy Traditional School
07.2022 - 07.2023
1st Grade Team Lead
Legacy Traditional School
07.2015 - 05.2017
1st Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
08.2012 - Current
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Imagine Tempe Charter School
08.2011 - 08.2012
1st Grade Teacher
Imagine Tempe Charter School
08.2006 - 08.2009
Reading Endorsement -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
MA in Elementary Education (Professional Educator) -
REGIS UNIVERSITY
BA Elementary Education -
CARROLL COLLEGE