Mackenzie Ward
San Francisco,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
The Hamlin School
San Francisco, California
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with head teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure successful outcomes for all students. Assist in the development of lesson plans and activities to meet students' individual needs while creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.
Long Term PE Substitute Teacher
The Hamlin School
San Francisco, California
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Followed lesson plans from teacher while providing a safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate physical education experience for students. Provided detailed observations to head PE teacher at their return.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
SFUSD
San Francisco, CA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Experience in providing coverage for absent full-time teachers in grades K-5. Implement lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts and ensure classroom routines and environment are kept at a consistent level.
Student Teacher
SFUSD and USF
San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- As a graduate student, I taught and collaborated alongside Cooperating teachers in two classrooms at different age groups, at different schools. I used lesson planning skills in the classrooms and helped create culturally positive and safe learning environments for all students.
Internship Student
Bauder Elementary School
Fort Collins, CO
01.2021 - 06.2021
- During my senior year of college, I obtained a teacher internship at Bauder Elementary School. I worked alongside the 2nd grade teacher team and students in both small and larger groups for an average of 5 hours a day, 4 days a week.
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
Fort Collins/Steamboat Springs, CO
04.2020 - 11.2020
- During times of COVID when students transitioned to online learning, I aided elementary aged students in their studies in Math, English, and Science. I provided students with a personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support and used past knowledge from my schooling to make this experience fun, while still productive.
After School/Summer Counselor
Boys and Girls Club
Steamboat Springs, CO
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked in the after school-program along with the summer program for over almost two years. During that time, I helped children engage in homework, arts and crafts, active activities indoors and outdoors, and mentored children. I displayed problem solving skills, a positive and cheerful attitude, and rudimentary teaching skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2021
Skills
- Shows interest and passion in working with people, particularly children as demonstrated through volunteer work, and jobs involving children
- Friendly and personable person and has a team building and communicative attitude
- Shows an expertise in Early Childhood Professions/Education as demonstrated through my college education
Volunteer Work
- Volunteered at Dunn Elementary IB School in the 1st Grade for two years. Aided the teacher and the students in math groups and writing groups for a total of three hours one or two days a week.
Timeline
Associate Teacher
The Hamlin School
01.2024 - Current
Long Term PE Substitute Teacher
The Hamlin School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
SFUSD
03.2023 - 09.2023
Student Teacher
SFUSD and USF
01.2022 - 12.2022
Internship Student
Bauder Elementary School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
04.2020 - 11.2020
After School/Summer Counselor
Boys and Girls Club
04.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University