Mackenzie Gorkiewicz
Newport,MI
Summary
Proven track record in elevating student outcomes and fostering inclusive environments, as demonstrated at Summit Academy. Expert in differentiated instruction and behavior management, I excel in creating innovative learning experiences and implementing effective problem-solving strategies. My approach has consistently enhanced educational engagement and effectiveness, leveraging both hard and soft skills to meet diverse needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Summit Academy
2023.01 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Design Consultant
Great Day Improvements
2022.04 - 2022.12
- Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
- Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
- Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
Registered Behavior Technician
Chitter Chatter P.C.
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Documented patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
Pre-K Teacher
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
2019.01 - 2021.07
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Education
Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
University of West Florida - TeacherReady Program
07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07.2018
Skills
- Student needs assessment
- Behavior Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate (Elem. Ed)- 2024
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Summit Academy
2023.01 - Current
Design Consultant
Great Day Improvements
2022.04 - 2022.12
Registered Behavior Technician
Chitter Chatter P.C.
2021.10 - 2022.03
Pre-K Teacher
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
2019.01 - 2021.07
Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
University of West Florida - TeacherReady Program
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kennesaw State University
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate (Elem. Ed)- 2024
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