Mackenzie Kern

Parade director-Managed logistics, communicated clearly, and fostered unity amongst a diverse group of participants.

created inclusive and affirming spaces In addition to marketing efforts, donor outreach, volunteer coordination, and public-facing community engagement efforts.

• Evaluated program outcomes, recommending improvements based on feedback and analysis of results.
• Fostered and maintained relationships with sponsors and community partners, promoting transparency and open communication throughout projects.
• Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
• Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
• Organized impactful events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission and expanded its reach within the community.
• Represented the committee at external conferences and forums, effectively communicating our priorities to relevant parties.

• Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to toddler developmental milestones, while implementing nature into the classroom on a daily basis.
• Fostered a nurturing environment, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth among children.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices in classroom management and curriculum delivery.
• Collaborated with parents to address children's needs and enhance family involvement in education.
• Participated in program development initiatives aimed at improving early childhood education standards.
• Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
• Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive play, and letter recognition activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
• Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
• Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
• Implemented effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
• Provided individualized support for children with special needs or developmental delays, working closely with specialists to implement appropriate interventions.
• Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.

• Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
• Led initiatives to improve classroom organization, resulting in more efficient daily operations.
• Established partnerships with community resources to enhance children's learning experiences and family engagement.
• Organized educational activities integrating play-based learning techniques for diverse learning styles.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
• Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Assisted and supervised ten children through entire school day.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.