Mackenzie Russell
Pollok,TX
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher with expertise in creating engaging, educational environments that promote early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, enhancing children's social and intellectual growth through innovative teaching strategies. Committed to fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, while maintaining adaptability in fast-paced settings. Focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Just Kidz Preschool
Lufkin, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups at Just Kidz Preschool.
- Supervised daily activities, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and developmental needs.
- Organized educational materials and resources, enhancing support for classroom activities.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive interactions among students.
- Conducted assessments to track children's developmental milestones and learning outcomes.
- Ensured all health and safety regulations were adhered to at all times.
- Provided emotional support to children who exhibited signs of distress.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to early childhood education.
- Assessed each child's development on an ongoing basis using observation tools.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, story time and educational activities.
- Developed lesson plans that were age appropriate and met the needs of each individual child.
- Maintained open communication with parents, strengthening partnerships around children's progress.
- Participated in parent teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Implemented behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
- Encouraged social interaction among the children through games and activities.
- Assisted with meal times by helping children serve themselves and encouraging healthy eating habits.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Bindery Assistant
Lufkin Printing
lufkin, TX
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Operated cutting and folding machines for finishing printed materials.
- Assisted in quality control by inspecting printed products for defects.
- Prepared materials for binding processes using various tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and production schedules.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Followed company guidelines for handling and storing finished products securely.
- Supported the setup of bindery equipment for different printing jobs as needed.
- Prepared finished products for shipment.
- Loaded printed sheets into feeders to prepare them for binding operations.
- Performed quality control checks on products to ensure accuracy of binding.
- Processed incoming mail and packages ensuring accurate sorting and delivery procedures were followed.
- Assembled various types of booklets such as catalogs, magazines, reports.
- Collated documents according to client specifications using automated collating machine or hand-sorting methods.
- Operated guillotine cutter, paper drill, folder, stitcher, binder and other bindery equipment as needed.
- Organized production paperwork for efficient workflow management.
- Assisted in the setup of bindery machines and related equipment.
- Ensured that waste was disposed off properly following environmental regulations.
- Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
- Completed high-quality work by performing bindery tasks according to job instructions and work orders.
- Examined stitched, collated and bound product samples for imperfect bindings, ink spots and torn pages.
Receptionist
Lufkin Printing
Lufkin, Texas
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeted clients and visitors warmly at the front desk.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls appropriately.
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
- Handled customer inquiries, providing information and support.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while assisting internal and external customers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Organized and maintained filing system for confidential client information to ensure compliance with company policy.
- Processed payments and updated accounts accurately to ensure financial records reflected true balances.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the reception area to maintain a professional atmosphere.
- Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Hills Private School
Millsap, TX01-2024
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child development assessment
- Behavioral management
- Curriculum development
- Classroom organization
- Safety compliance
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Documentation and reporting
- Parent-teacher communication
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
Just Kidz Preschool
04.2024 - Current
Bindery Assistant
Lufkin Printing
09.2023 - 04.2024
Receptionist
Lufkin Printing
09.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
North Hills Private School