MacKenzie Morando
Happy Valley
Summary
Experienced educator with a Master’s in ESOL and Science Education, specializing in culturally responsive, student-centered instruction for learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Skilled in communication, relationship-building, and adapting to individual needs. Seeking to transition into a pediatric healthcare setting, bringing a strong foundation in child development, empathy, and collaboration to support the well-being of children and their families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
North Clackamas School District
08.2024 - Current
- Managed the integration of the new FOSS curriculum for split-grade 6/7 science, adapting lesson plans and assessments to meet the needs of all students, with an emphasis on equitable access to science education
- Created and led professional development on small-group instruction and high-impact teaching practices, empowering teachers with strategies to differentiate learning and better support students across varying ability levels
- Developed and implemented a culturally responsive Native American unit on sacred stories, integrating weather and climate science concepts to promote cross-disciplinary learning and enrich students' understanding of multiple perspectives
- Engaged in district-wide PLCs, collaborating with colleagues to design and refine instructional strategies aimed at improving outcomes for students with IEPs and English Language Learners, focusing on data-driven practices and equity
Science Teacher
Reynolds School District
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Earned a Master’s in ESOL to better support newcomer and multilingual learners from a wide range of global academic and cultural backgrounds, designing and implementing culturally responsive science lessons that promoted academic success and language development.
- Pioneered and led the first-ever year of College Chemistry dual credit program at Reynolds High School in partnership with professors at Western Oregon University, developing a rigorous curriculum that aligned high school and college-level standards, offering students the opportunity to earn college credit.
- Launched the interdisciplinary professional development program and serve on the POWER committee, focusing on school safety and student success
- Design and implement culturally responsive and differentiated inquiry-based lesson plans in various science courses (integrated science, biology, chemistry, college chemistry, newcomer anatomy, newcomer integrated science) that align with NGSS, successfully facilitating progress towards desired learning outcomes
- Compute and analyze student achievement data within a professional learning community to develop data-driven intervention plans for various target groups
Science Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Successfully transitioned from a student teaching role to a full-time teaching position while concurrently completing graduate school, demonstrating exceptional time management, organizational skills, and adaptability in balancing coursework, classroom responsibilities, and professional development commitments
- Pivoted from in person to online learning systems, implementing new educational technology platforms and creating varied formats of curriculum
- Cultivated positive, synergistic relationships with parents, guardians, and community members, bolstering student success both in and out of the classroom
- Collaborated with various staff members in order to strategize how we can best meet the needs of all students (mainstream, TAG, IEP, 504, linguistically and culturally diverse students, etc.)
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Oregon State University
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed curriculum to target specific learning challenges of Biology 21X series students
- Facillitated 6 instructional groups of 10-15 college students with focused areas for growth
- Created an online learning platform with personal instruction videos and presented my findings of student experience and learning outcomes at the SI International Research Symposium
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2023
Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2019
Skills
- Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED
- Adaptability and Crisis Management
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Technology Integration and Data Analysis
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Science Teacher
North Clackamas School District
08.2024 - Current
Science Teacher
Reynolds School District
08.2020 - 06.2024
Science Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Oregon State University
06.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Western Governors University
Education
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Oregon State University
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