Ingrid Malcolm-McKenzie
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Accomplished Teacher with a proven track record at Lucea Primary SchoolSchools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Leveraged critical thinking and cooperative learning to enhance academic growth, achieving significant improvements in student performance assessments. Actively pursued professional development, embodying a growth mindset and serving as a positive role model.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Yates Mill Eelementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
Lucea
09.2000 - 08.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Education
Master of Science - Master's of Science in Educational Leadership And
MIU City University Miami
Miami, FL08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Manchester08.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Learning Strategies
- Student needs assessment
- Performance Assessments
- Student rapport
- Cooperative Learning Experience
Accomplishments
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Lucea Primary Primary School staff in March 2022.
Timeline
Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
09.2000 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Master's of Science in Educational Leadership And
MIU City University Miami
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Northern Caribbean University