Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Affiliations
Timeline
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Makenna O'Toole

La Palma,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Hope International University
08.2023 - Current
  • Collected, analyzed, and recorded in-game statistics for all university athletic programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NCAA/NAIA standards.
  • Collaborated with coaches, staff, and media personnel to produce game recaps, stat sheets, and press releases
  • Supported the management of live game operations, including scorekeeping, stat tracking, and press box coordination.

Substitute Teacher

Various Schools
, USA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction across K-6 classrooms, ensuring continuity of learning in the teacher's absence
  • Adapted lesson plans and managed classroom behavior to support student engagement
  • Collaborated with staff to meet students' academic and behavioral needs

Softball Coach - 6U and 8U

Fullerton Hills Softball
Fullerton, USA
02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Created a positive and inclusive team environment that fostered confidence, discipline, and collaboration.
  • Communicated consistently with parents and families regarding schedules, player progress, and team goals.
  • Designed and implemented age-appropriate practice plans to develop fundamental softball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Student Teacher (K/1 Combo)

GB Miller Elementary
La Palma, USA
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals
  • Managed classroom of 20-25 students, integrating SEL and assessments
  • Collaborated with mentor teacher for continuous instructional improvement

First Grade Long-Term Substitute

George B. Elementary
La Palma, USA
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Differentiated instruction for English Learners and students with IEPs
  • Taught foundational reading and math through structured small-group and whole-group instruction
  • Maintained family communication via newsletters and conferences

Universal Access Block Long-Term Substitute

George B. Elementary
La Palma, USA
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers in grades 3-6 to plan and deliver targeted small-group instruction aligned with state standards.
  • Analyzed student data to identify areas of need and created instructional strategies to strengthen reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers to inform instructional adjustments and individualized support.

Education

Masters - Education

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA
12.2025

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA
02.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies: Teacher Preparation, Concentration in Special Education, minor in Biblical Studies

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Coachable
  • Student engagement
  • Collaboration skills
  • Leadership
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Patient
  • Creative

Volunteer Experience

  • Softball Coach - 6U and 8U, Fullerton Hills Softball, CA, 02/23, 05/25, Created a positive and inclusive team environment that fostered confidence, discipline, and collaboration, Communicated consistently with parents and families regarding schedules, player progress, and team goals, Designed and implemented age-appropriate practice plans to develop fundamental softball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship
  • Sports Information Graduate Assistant, Hope International University, Collected, analyzed, and recorded in-game statistics for all university athletic programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NCAA/NAIA standards, Collaborated with coaches, staff, and media personnel to produce game recaps, stat sheets, and press releases, Supported the management of live game operations, including scorekeeping, stat tracking, and press box coordination

Affiliations

  • Collegiate Athlete 4 years of Competitive Softball

Timeline

Student Teacher (K/1 Combo)

GB Miller Elementary
03.2025 - 04.2025

First Grade Long-Term Substitute

George B. Elementary
04.2024 - 05.2024

Universal Access Block Long-Term Substitute

George B. Elementary
04.2024 - 05.2024

Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Hope International University
08.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Various Schools
08.2023 - Current

Softball Coach - 6U and 8U

Fullerton Hills Softball
02.2023 - 05.2025

Masters - Education

Hope International University

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

Hope International University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies: Teacher Preparation, Concentration in Special Education, minor in Biblical Studies

Hope International University
Makenna O'Toole