Makenzie Edwards
Summary
Accomplished 2nd Grade Teacher with a track record of fostering student growth and building positive relationships at Mustang Public Schools. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, I excel in enhancing literacy and mathematics skills. Known for employing instructional technology to boost engagement and achievement, my approach has consistently improved student outcomes.
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated, with strong understanding of early childhood education and curriculum development. Holds solid grasp of classroom management and instructional strategies, focusing on literacy and numeracy. Committed to fostering supportive and inclusive learning environment to inspire and motivate young learners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Mustang Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced students' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
- Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, inspiring students to reach their goals while upholding school values.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
El Reno Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced students' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
- Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, inspiring students to reach their goals while upholding school values.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-2022
Skills
- Individualized learning plans
- Growth mindset
- Special needs support
- Mathematics teaching
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional technology
- Project-based learning
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral management
- Classroom technology
- Elementary education
- Patience and persistence
- Progress reporting
- Oklahoma teaching certification
- Distance learning
- Google classroom
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certification - Oklahoma Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Mustang Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
El Reno Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Early Childhood Education Certification - Oklahoma Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Oklahoma
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