Mackenzie Reed
Vienna,WV
Summary
Passionate elementary teacher dedicated to supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of students. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that building relationships and fostering connections are essential for creating a positive and effective learning environment. Skilled in crafting engaging and differentiated lessons that promotes both academic growth and creativity. Actively collaborates with parents and fellow educators to support student success and create a supportive community around students.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
East Dale Elementary
08.2025 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards for 3rd grade to meet educational objectives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Developed goals for IEP's and SAT's.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Implementing differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse learning needs while maintaining strong communication with parents and school administrators
- Integrating technology and hands-on activities to create engaging lessons that connect academic concepts to real-world applications
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
Student Teaching | Kindergarten and 4th Grade
Pleasnt Valley Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Observation Hours | 2nd Grade
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05-2024
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Educational Technology
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
Additional Information
GPA: 3.51
Coursework
- Children's Literature
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Reading in the Content Area
- Pedagogy of Literacy
- Science in Elementary School
- Elementary Student Teaching
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
East Dale Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Student Teaching | Kindergarten and 4th Grade
Pleasnt Valley Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Observation Hours | 2nd Grade
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Fairmont State University
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