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Makayla Schul

Middletown,Ohio

Summary

Motivated and enthusiastic first-year teacher with a Degree in Primary Education (PreK–5), committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and integrating technology to support diverse learners and foster academic and social-emotional growth. Eager to contribute to a collaborative school community and inspire young learners through creativity, empathy, and a passion for early education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teaching

Clearcreek Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Designed and delivered multimodal lesson plans aligned with state and district standards
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment by employing classroom management strategies to promote mutual respect, collaboration, and active participation
  • Collaborated weekly with mentor teacher and staff to plan curriculum, discuss student performance, and align teaching methods with school values and goals
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction to support struggling learners and challenge advanced learners
  • Engaged in parent-teacher conferences, communicating student progress
  • Utilized formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, providing feedback and adjusting lesson plans for improvement.
  • Actively participated in monthly R-factor staff meetings
  • Participated in professional development in PAX

Miami University Field Work

Hays-Porter School
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Observed classroom management techniques
  • Worked to provide supplemental instruction in small groups
  • Noted and observed strategies for differentiating instruction
  • Gained insight into how to make teacher-student connections
  • Assisted with basic classroom tasks, such as grading, distributing materials, setting up activities, and organizing resources
  • Reflected on effective teaching practices and documented lessons to apply in future teaching opportunities

Miami University Field Work

Endeavor Elementary
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Observed classroom management techniques
  • Worked to provide supplemental instruction in small-groups
  • Noted and observed strategies for differentiating instruction
  • Gained insight into how to make teacher-student connections
  • Assisted with basic classroom tasks, such as grading, distributing materials, setting up activities, and organizing resources
  • Reflected on effective teaching practices and documented lessons to apply in future teaching opportunities

Miami University Field Work

Wyandot Elementary
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Observed classroom management techniques
  • Worked to provided supplemental instruction in small-groups
  • Noted and observed strategies for differentiating instruction
  • Gained insight into how to make teacher-student connections
  • Assisted with basic classroom tasks, such as grading, distributing materials, setting up activities, and organizing resources
  • Reflected on effective teaching practices and documented lessons to apply in future teaching opportunities

Educational Assistant

Clearcreek Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated the use of assistive technologies, such as a communication device and learning tools, to enhance student participation and accessibility to the curriculum
  • Provided students with one-on-one support to reinforce lesson content and essential academic and social skills
  • Encouraged good behavior and engaged children to take part in classroom activities
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress, including occupational and physical therapists, speech pathologists, and intervention specialists, to ensure student support
  • Encouraged inclusion efforts by helping students participate in general education classrooms with adapted materials
  • Developed and implemented visual schedules and communication boards to support students' understanding of daily routines and enhance participation
  • Coordinated with families to blend school support with home strategies, ensuring a community of care for students

Butler County Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Tutoring 3rd graders in foundational reading skills and tools
  • Volunteered in junior achievement, where a lesson in economics was facilitated

Education

Bachelor of Science - Primary Education

Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
12.2024

Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio
05.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Butler Tech D. Russel Lee
Hamilton, Ohio
05.2019

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative learning
  • Small group instruction
  • Learning strategies
  • Technology integration

Timeline

Student Teaching

Clearcreek Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2024

Miami University Field Work

Hays-Porter School
02.2024 - 05.2024

Miami University Field Work

Endeavor Elementary
09.2023 - 12.2023

Miami University Field Work

Wyandot Elementary
02.2023 - 05.2023

Educational Assistant

Clearcreek Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2022

Butler County Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019

Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined

Sinclair Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Butler Tech D. Russel Lee

Bachelor of Science - Primary Education

Miami University