Makayla Strickland
Burlington,North Carolina
Summary
Energetic first year Physical Education Teacher enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and wellbeing. I have a year of experience as an EC teacher so I am definitely familiar with all different kinds of students and learning styles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Teacher
Gravelly Hill Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Incorporated project-based learning experiences to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Planned meeting for Annual IEP's, Reevaluations, and also eligibility.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Guilford County School System
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Girls Basketball Coach
Gravelly Hill Middle School
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize student athlete success.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science And Fitness Management
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC12.2022
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork
- IEP writing
- Integrated activities
- Test creation and proctoring
- Confidence building
- Curriculum development
- Performance assessments
Timeline
Girls Basketball Coach
Gravelly Hill Middle School
11.2023 - 02.2024
EC Teacher
Gravelly Hill Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Guilford County School System
05.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science And Fitness Management
North Carolina A & T State University
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