Mackenna Andrews
Summary
An educator working toward a transition into learning and development, with four years of classroom experience, and two years of designing and delivering professional development, coaching new teachers, and leading PLCs. Skilled at creating standards-aligned curriculum and assessments, facilitating engaging adult learning experiences, and using student and teacher data (RTI) to drive instructional improvement. Strong communicator and collaborator with experience differentiating instruction for EL and IEP students; M.Ed. In Educational Technology and Instructional Design (expected May 2026). Seeking to transition into an instructional design or training role to build learner-centered programs that increase teacher effectiveness and learner outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Bushland ISD
Bushland, Texas
2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented TEKS-aligned 5th-grade ELAR curriculum, including lessons, slide decks, rubrics, and assessments.
- Managed 3–6 class sections; used student data to form small groups, personalize instruction, and monitor progress for EL and IEP students.
- PLC Team Lead (since Fall 2024): facilitated collaborative planning, analyzed student data, identified RTI candidates, and coordinated targeted interventions.
- Designed and delivered professional development; mentored new staff through onboarding and coaching cycles to strengthen instructional consistency.
5th Grade EL Tutor
SHSU College of Education
Conroe, Texas
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided 1:1 Zoom tutoring for English Learner (EL) students to build academic language and English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) skills.
- Differentiated lessons by proficiency level, and monitored progress with quick formative checks.
- Used scaffolds (e.g., visuals, sentence frames, guided practice) to strengthen comprehension and participation.
4th Grade Student Teacher
Hailey Elementary, CISD
Conroe, Texas
2021 - 2022
- Delivered standards-aligned ELAR instruction using the Lucy Calkins curriculum to support 4th-grade mastery.
- Planned differentiated lessons, formative checks, and targeted interventions for EL and IEP students.
- Facilitated small-group instruction, and created anchor charts to reinforce priority skills.
- Managed two classrooms using PBIS routines and behavior supports to maintain a productive learning environment.
Collaborated in PLCs to analyze student data and adjust instruction.
Education
Master of Education - Education Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2022
Skills
- Data analysis
- Learning theory
- Learner assessment
- Professional development
- Collaborative leadership
- Curriculum design
- Differentiated instruction
- LMS administration
Certification
Texas Certification EC-6 Core with Science of Teaching Reading (STR)
Timeline
5th Grade EL Tutor
SHSU College of Education
01.2021 - 05.2021
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Bushland ISD
2022 - Current
4th Grade Student Teacher
Hailey Elementary, CISD
2021 - 2022
Master of Education - Education Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University