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Mackenzie Ellerbrock

Orchard Park,NY

Summary

Artistic and adaptable teacher's aide with a knack for keeping the chaos in check and actually making learning fun. Skilled in classroom management and student engagement, and always ready to bring a spark of creativity. Excited to join a team and make a real impact, one lesson at a time.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Aide (Kindergarten)

Ann G McGuiness Elementary
Endicott, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans.
  • Supervised students during various classroom activities.
  • Provided additional support to students requiring extra assistance.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization within the classroom.
  • Prepared classroom materials for daily use.

Intern

Grow With Us Daycare
Buffalo, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • As an intern, I engaged in hands-on activities at a special needs daycare three days a week, as part of Buffalo State University's Art for Special Needs course.
  • Organized art projects tailored to children's abilities and interests, fostering creativity.
  • Gained valuable experience working with 1-5 year-olds in a professional educational setting.
  • Developed patience, empathy, and creative problem-solving skills through direct interaction.
  • Enhanced understanding of special needs education through practical involvement with children.

Coffee Specialist

SPOT Coffee
Buffalo, NY
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.

Shift Manager

McDonald's
Orchard Park, NY
05.2019 - 01.2024
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Line Cook

BW’s Smokin’ Barrels BBQ
Orchard Park, NY
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.

Sub Specialist

Nino's Pizza
West Seneca, NY
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Prepared a variety of meats, cheeses, sauces, dressings and toppings for sandwich making.
  • Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness.
  • Assisted in training new employees in proper sandwich-making techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Indivualized Studies

SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
01-2027

Associates of Social Sciences -

SUNY ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Orchard Park, NY
01.2022

Skills

  • Innovative thinker
  • Exceptionally Artistic
  • Ability to empathize
  • Efficiently organized
  • Time Management
  • Remarkably inventive
  • Customer service skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability & Flexibility

Volunteer Experience

#1 - December 2018

  • Delivered hats, scarves, and gloves to first graders with limited English proficiency at International School 45.
  • Assisted students in reading books and engaged them in games like Simon Says.
  • Interacted with children from 10 different countries, enhancing their understanding of English.
  • Gained insights into Buffalo's cultural diversity through direct engagement with the community.

#2 - December 2019

  • Facilitated resettlement of new family from Uretraya, North Africa in South Buffalo.
  • Supported transition from refugee camps to stable housing in Buffalo.
  • Coordinated logistics for moving process and essential services.
  • Provided cultural orientation to assist family in adapting to new environment.

Timeline

Teacher Aide (Kindergarten)

Ann G McGuiness Elementary
09.2024 - 06.2025

Intern

Grow With Us Daycare
01.2024 - 05.2024

Coffee Specialist

SPOT Coffee
11.2022 - 05.2024

Shift Manager

McDonald's
05.2019 - 01.2024

Line Cook

BW’s Smokin’ Barrels BBQ
10.2018 - 02.2019

Sub Specialist

Nino's Pizza
06.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Indivualized Studies

SUNY Buffalo State

Associates of Social Sciences -

SUNY ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE