Krista McGee
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Experienced educator seeking a new career path to apply technical skills mastered in a cyber setting. Additional skills include goal setting, collaboration, data analysis, progress monitoring, document management, organization skills, communication, writing, proofreading, attention to detail, and time management. Dedicated to continually enhancing my knowledge and skills to excel in all tasks expected of any given role. For more information regarding my qualifications, please visit www.linkedin.com/in/krista- mcgee.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K Counts Lead Teacher
ARMSTRONG COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
01.2019
Classroom Assistant
GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.2017
Teacher Assistant
LATROBE KINDER-SCHULL
04.2016
- Teacher in Training in a Preschool Setting (Spring 2016)
- Promoted the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children in a healthy and safe environment
- Created meaningful lessons that focused on a variety of subjects including science, mathematics, social studies, health and physical wellness, music, and art
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences, encouraged kindergarten readiness, and effectively communicated with parent/guardians through daily reports.
Swimming Instructor
YMCA OF INDIANA COUNTY
1 1
- Camp Counselor
- Child Watch Caretaker
- Concession Worker
- Lifeguard
Special Education Teacher
THE PENNSYLVANIA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2019 - Current
Term Substitute Teacher and Title I Coach
Long
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Taught daily live class sessions using Blackboard Collaborate and Jigsaw Interactive based on given instructional teaching assignment in the 6-8 Academy
- Applied the school’s curriculum by creating instructional material using Microsoft PowerPoint and graphic design platforms such as Canva while aligning the content with Pennsylvania Core Standards
- Monitored student progress using various modes of assessment including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Inventories and Exact Path Diagnostic Assessments
- Tracked attendance, offered weekly tutoring sessions, and graded student work with individualized feedback using the school’s learning management system
- Established communication with parents/guardians and provided quarterly progress reports to report upon student progress towards established goals
- Coordinated with other personnel including academic advisors, related service providers, school psychologists, and school counselors to support student growth
- Wrote approximately 100+ Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to create a plan that identifies a student’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, addresses areas of needs through annual goals, incorporates transition services and related services as applicable, and recognizes the need for specially designed instruction through accommodations and modifications as agreed upon by the IEP team
- Determined special education eligibility for numerous students by reviewing evaluation data and compiling relevant information to the student’s disability and need for special education in the form of a Reevaluation Report (RR)
- Led and held IEP meetings as well as RR/IEP meetings to implement and finalize each legal document with a parent/guardian, a regular education teacher, a local educational agency representative, and other personnel as deemed necessary by the required special education timelines
- Adhered to accommodations and modifications in students’ IEPs, 504 Plans, and English Learning Action Plans
- Administered state-wide standardized tests including the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, and the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment
- Provided instruction beyond the 180-day school year to students who require Extended School Year services
Head Start Teacher
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported children’s growth in literacy, cognition, physical development, health, and social and emotional development
- Prepared and taught the school’s curriculum while aligning activities with Pennsylvania Core Standards and individual goals
- Monitored individual progress and established goals to support kindergarten readiness
- Engaged in home visits with enrolling parents and held parent-teacher conferences
- Collaborated with co-teacher in planning lessons, writing monthly newsletters, organizing field trips, and encouraging parent involvement
Student Teacher and Pre-Student Teacher
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided differentiated instruction in the areas of social skills, reading, writing, and mathematics lessons based on the district’s curriculum
- Strategically designed and taught a four-week science unit geared to meet the learning needs of all students
- Successfully partnered and excelled with support staff and monitored student behavior through the use of a rewards system.
Student Teacher and Pre-Student Teacher, Grade Classroom
GREENSBURG SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared and taught spelling, reading, writing, mathematics, and science lessons based on the district’s curriculum
- Effectively led an intervention group for reading and mathematics for average and high-achieving learners respectfully
- Assisted with a school-wide reading event and positively endorsed literacy within the community.
Classroom Aide and Job Coach
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE, Bearcat B.E.S.T
08.2015 - 12.2016
Up Enrichment Program Teacher
Step
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Worked as an assistant to teachers for students ages 18 to 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support student growth in areas of need such as classroom work, social etiquette, and vocational skills
- Trained students with disabilities with the skills necessary to achieve the requirements of their positions in a variety of employment settings
- Contributed to Saint Vincent College’s Step-Up Enrichment Program by offering weekly lessons to home schooled and cyber schooled children.
Education
Master of Education - English, Language
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies; Spanish
Saint Vincent College
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Teams)
- Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites)
- Database Applications (FileMaker Pro)
- Adobe (Acrobat and Reader)
Certification
Video Conferencing (Skype and Zoom) Instructional Platforms (Blackboard Collaborate and Jigsaw Interactive) Graphic Design (Canva) Document Management (IEP Writer) Newsletter Production (Smore) Learning Management Systems (Buzz) Presentation Technologies (SMART Board and ELMO Document Camera)
Additional Information
- ACADEMIC HONORS , Named to Saint Vincent College Dean’s List 8 Consecutive Semesters Recipient of the Who's Who Among Students Award Fall 2016 Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society 2015-Present Nominated for Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society 2014-Present Received Dean’s Scholarship 2013-2017
Additional Experience
Swimming Instructor
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
THE PENNSYLVANIA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2019 - Current
Term Substitute Teacher and Title I Coach
Long
02.2019 - 07.2019
K Counts Lead Teacher
ARMSTRONG COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
01.2019
Head Start Teacher
09.2017 - 12.2018
Classroom Assistant
GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.2017
Teacher Assistant
LATROBE KINDER-SCHULL
04.2016
Student Teacher and Pre-Student Teacher
01.2016 - 01.2017
Student Teacher and Pre-Student Teacher, Grade Classroom
GREENSBURG SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2016 - 01.2017
Classroom Aide and Job Coach
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE, Bearcat B.E.S.T
08.2015 - 12.2016
Up Enrichment Program Teacher
Step
07.2015 - 10.2015
Master of Education - English, Language
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies; Spanish
Saint Vincent College
Swimming Instructor
YMCA OF INDIANA COUNTY
1 1
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