Machaela Cowart
Summary
Experienced educator adept at working with diverse student populations and employing collaborative approaches to foster student success, both inside and outside of the classroom, in achieving their educational goals and aspirations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Teacher
Franklin Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitate engaging and interactive lessons in math, science, language arts, and social studies for a diverse group of sixth-grade students.
- Implement varied instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Foster a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, promoting respect, and encouraging student participation.
- Utilize educational technology tools to enhance lessons and provide students with opportunities for interactive learning.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administrators to address student needs, create individualized learning plans, and evaluate student progress.
- Manages classroom size of 24 students or more.
- Conduct regular assessments and provided personalized feedback to track student progress and support academic growth.
- Collaborates and uses data to assess areas of support and growth of students.
- Sixth grade team lead.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in professional developments.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Franklin Elementary
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs in classroom settings to assist with academic, social, and behavioral tasks.
- Collaborated with teachers, administration, and school therapist to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and modify curriculum materials to meet students' individual needs.
- Assisted with behavior management strategies and crisis intervention techniques to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Supported students with social and emotional skills, including personal hygiene, organization, and communication.
- Utilized assistive technology and adaptive equipment to facilitate students' independence and access to educational materials.
Sixth-Eighth Grade Teacher and Girls Basketball Coach
Endeavor Hall Charter School
10.2017 - 08.2021
- 6th Grade Teacher (2019-2021)
- 6th Grade P.E. Teacher (2019-2020)
- Coached 6th-8th grade girls basketball (2017-2019)
- Co-taught a Journalism and Yearbook class (2017-2019)
- Co-taught an 8th grade English class (2017-2018)
- K-1 After School Director (2017-2020)
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for sixth-eighth grade students, catering to a diverse range of learning styles and abilities.
- Adapted lessons for advanced students as well as those with minor learning disabilities.
- Integrated technology into the classroom and into lessons as often as possible.
- Managed classroom sizes of 20-30 students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and behavior, and reported any issues to the student’s general education teacher.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respectful behavior and meaningful interactions.
- Provided individualized support and guidance to students, facilitating their academic growth and personal development.
- Coached girls basketball team with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development.
- Organized and led regular practice sessions, drills, and game strategies to enhance players' performance and confidence.
Student Teaching
University of Mobile/Daphne High School
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Bachlor of Arts and Sciences - History with an Intercultural Studies minor
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL05-2017
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Communication
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Test Prep
- Classroom Management
- Formal and Informal Assessment
- Data
Accomplishments
Effective Teachers in High Poverty Incentive Award State Board of Education May 2023
Timeline
Sixth Grade Teacher
Franklin Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Franklin Elementary
08.2021 - 03.2022
Sixth-Eighth Grade Teacher and Girls Basketball Coach
Endeavor Hall Charter School
10.2017 - 08.2021
Student Teaching
University of Mobile/Daphne High School
10.2015 - 04.2016
Bachlor of Arts and Sciences - History with an Intercultural Studies minor
University of Mobile
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