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Makenna Stenstrom

Eau Claire,North Dakota

Summary

Dedicated grade 3 teacher skilled in data-driven instruction, literacy strategies, and collaborative teaching. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that supports diverse learners and enhances student engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grade 3 Teacher

Menomonie Area School District
Menomonie, WI
01.2025 - Current
  • Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction across subjects to support diverse learners.
  • Use data to guide instruction, differentiate learning, and monitor student progress.
  • Foster a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, collaboration, and social-emotional growth.
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and families to support student achievement and well-being.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Grand Forks Public Schools
Grand Forks, ND
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Implemented lesson plans and maintained instructional continuity while supporting student learning across core subject areas.
  • Established classroom routines, managed student behavior, and maintained a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Assessed student work and provided feedback to monitor progress and support academic growth.
  • Communicated with grade-level teams, staff, and families to ensure consistency in instruction and student support.

Lead Teacher

Wonder Years Child Care Center
Grand Forks, ND
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities that supported children’s social, emotional, and early academic development.
  • Supervised and ensured the safety and well-being of children while maintaining a structured and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Communicated regularly with families and collaborated with staff to support children’s growth and development.

Education

Master of Science - Reading Education

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05-2024

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Literacy strategies

Certification

Instructional Coaching Certificate

Science of Reading Certificate

Keys to Literacy Training

Timeline

Grade 3 Teacher

Menomonie Area School District
01.2025 - Current

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Grand Forks Public Schools
01.2024 - 12.2024

Lead Teacher

Wonder Years Child Care Center
01.2023 - 05.2024

Master of Science - Reading Education

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Dakota
Makenna Stenstrom