MACKENZIE DUNLAP
Alum Creek,WV
Summary
I am a passionate teacher candidate who strives to enhance students' depth of knowledge through engaging lessons. I am talented in designing lessons enriched with differentiated instruction to promote student creativity and exploration. Seeking a position to continue helping students with diverse needs unlock their potential. Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher- 4th Grade
Boone County Schools
Madison , WV
06.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
Charleston, WV
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Short-term substitute teacher
- Kindergarten to fifth Grade
Residency
Holz Elementary School- Christine Mullins
Charleston , WV
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Grade/ Subject: 3rd
- Residency I: Completed 250 observation hours
- Residency II: Completed 500 observation hours
- Taught two unit plans (math)
Student Teacher Candidate
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
Charleston , WV
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Grade/ Subject: 3rd
- Observed 30 hours of reading instruction
- Observed 10 hours of math instruction
- Lead read-aloud activity
- Taught two lessons (reading and math)
Student Teacher Candidate
Dunbar Primary Center
Dunbar , WV
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Grade/ Subject: Kindergarten
- Observed 30 hours
- Focused on incorporation of IEPs in the general education setting
- Taught one lesson (math)
Student Teacher Candidate
Point Harmony Elementary
Cross Lanes, WV
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Grade/ Subject: 2nd
- Observed 40 hours
- Taught three lessons (reading, math, science)
- Focused on hands-on learning and differentiation
Student Observer
Edgewood Elementary
Charleston , WV
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Grade/ Subject: Resource
- Observed 25 hours
- Mentored students with IEPs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV05.2024
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student Engagement
Websites
Community Service
- Craft Night, 2024
- Heart and Hand, 2023
- Bingo Night for Veterans, 2022
- Sunday School Bible Teacher, Ages 3-9, 2018, 2024
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society Lamba Zeta Chapter Leadership Award 2024
- President's List student
- Dean's List student
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society at West Virginia State University Lamba Zeta Chapter Co-Presient and President
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society at West Virginia State University Lamba Zeta Chapter
- Member of the West Virginia State University Reading Association
Certification
- Professional Teaching Certificate
- PLTW Launch Certified
- Read Aloud Certificate
Timeline
Teacher- 4th Grade
Boone County Schools
06.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
02.2024 - 05.2024
Residency
Holz Elementary School- Christine Mullins
08.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher Candidate
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary
02.2023 - 03.2023
Student Teacher Candidate
Dunbar Primary Center
09.2022 - 10.2022
Student Teacher Candidate
Point Harmony Elementary
02.2022 - 04.2022
Student Observer
Edgewood Elementary
09.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Virginia State University