Mackenzie Jakobsen
Sciota,PA
Summary
Dynamic Fourth Grade Teacher at Hamilton Elementary School, skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Successfully implemented data-driven strategies to enhance literacy development and foster community engagement. Cultivated a supportive classroom culture, leading to significant student growth and strong home-school partnerships through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Hamilton Elementary School
Stroudsburg, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Design and implement standards-based lessons in ELA, math, science, and social studies for a diverse group of 4th grade students.
- Use data from assessments (including STAR Reading and MyView) to guide instruction, provide targeted interventions, and support student growth.
- Incorporate social-emotional learning strategies to build a supportive and inclusive classroom culture.
- Collaborate with grade-level team and specialists to plan cross-curricular units and analyze student progress.
- Maintain regular communication with families through conferences, newsletters, and digital tools to foster strong home-school partnerships.
- Participate in school-based professional development, curriculum planning, and school culture initiatives.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Psychology and Early Childhood Education
Moravian University
05.2023
Hobbies and Interests
- High School Field Hockey Coach – Passionate about mentoring student-athletes and promoting teamwork, leadership, and confidence on and off the field.
- Youth development and community engagement.
- Educational leadership and equity in schools.
- Reading and exploring children's literature.
- Collaborating with fellow educators to share ideas and grow professionally.
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy Instruction
- Family & Community Engagement
- Educational Leadership (in progress)
Recommendations
- Mark Getz, Principal, Hamilton Elementary School, mgetz@sburg.org, (610) 393-9457, Supervisor
- Fallon Singleton, Fourth Grade Teacher, Hamilton Elementary School, fsingleton@sburg.org, (610) 704-8908, Colleague
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Hamilton Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Masters of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Psychology and Early Childhood Education
Moravian University
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