Katina Mckinney
Detroit
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at West Village Academy, excelling in curriculum development and fostering parent engagement. Skilled in leveraging educational technology to enhance student learning, achieving significant improvements in student assessments. Committed to creating a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management and innovative lesson planning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
West Village Academy
Dearborn
08.2021 - Current
- Cultivated and sustained classroom culture enabling student learning
- Formulated and administered engaging weekly lesson plans
- Foster open communication with parents, achieving 100% parent involvement
- Over parent engagement activities for school
Educator
George Washington Carver Academy
Highland Park
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed lesson plans incorporating instructional materials alongside visual and technological aids.
- Coordinated classes of 20-30 students, administered assessments, and managed student records.
- Attained 80% goal for NWEA mastery in ELA
Long-term Substitute
Detroit Public schools
Detroit
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Crafted lesson plans that incorporate instructional materials along with visual and technological resources.
- Conducted classes with 20-30 students, administered assessments, and organized student records.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain clean and safe environment for students
Educator
THOMAS GIST ACADEMY
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans to facilitate student centered learning.
- Kept students on task with classroom management skills and positive reinforcement strategies.
Educator
ALLEN BAPTIST SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Developed a curriculum for a split 1st/2nd grade class of 15.
- Planned individual/group activities to stimulate the growth of students.
- Established and maintained healthy relationship with students and parents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
WCCC
Detroit, MI06-2017
Mary Grove College
Detroit, MI01.2017
Family And Community Services
Siena Heights University
Southfield, MISkills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Parent engagement
- Time management
- Student records management
- Behavior management
- Online teaching
Timeline
Educator
West Village Academy
08.2021 - Current
Educator
George Washington Carver Academy
09.2019 - 08.2021
Long-term Substitute
Detroit Public schools
09.2018 - 08.2019
Educator
THOMAS GIST ACADEMY
01.2002 - 01.2005
Educator
ALLEN BAPTIST SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts - Social Work
WCCC
Mary Grove College
Family And Community Services
Siena Heights University