Makenzie Martinez
Peoria,Arizona
Summary
Focused Early education major (3.5 GPA) currently attending Grand Canyon University, with 3 years of Lakeview experience. Aiming to be part of the summer school Level Up program.
Professional educator prepared for this role with strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Known for fostering a collaborative environment and achieving educational outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and fostering positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
06.2022 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Created and maintained rich learning environment with diverse strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Stayed calm and patient in all student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Arranged rooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Established open and loving environment where children could express desires and focus on learning.
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to design individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
Lead Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Extern
Contemporary OBGYN
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Documented messages left by callers and delivered vital information to intended employees.
- Greeted visitors and assisted by answering general questions and directed to desired office.
- Answered calls in pleasant, calm voice and asked appropriate questions to direct callers to proper individuals.
- Called clients to leave voicemail reminders of appointment date and time.
- Paged employees over the PA system to ensure prompt connection with callers.
- Developed strong professional relationships with employees and clients through effective customer service skills.
- Dispatched urgent and non-urgent messages to staff members via chat, email and voice mail.
- Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication.
- Managed large volumes of daily outgoing calls while adhering to predetermined quotas.
- Welcomed visitors upon entrance, answered inquires and directed questions or appointments to appropriate personnel.
Call Center Representative
Nau
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
- Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
- Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.
- Met or exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
- Documented customer inquiries and feedback, including service delivery suggestions, in company database.
- Pursued opportunities to advance client relations skills and further enhance customer satisfaction in every interaction.
- Educated clients on how to navigate company systems and work within established frameworks to obtain desired services.
- Boosted productivity by maintaining strong call control and quickly working through scripts to address diverse problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Early Education
Glendale Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZHigh School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School
Phoenix, AZ4 2016
Skills
- Microsoft
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Analytical decision making
- Safe learning environment
- Organization and efficiency
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Meticulous and organized
- PC proficient
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Technologically savvy
- Multitasking ability
- Flexible
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Food Handlers
refernces
- Alli Ferrel
602-714-0952
Former mom I nannied for
- Misty Bain
570-419-3358
Old Friend who I help out a lot
- Asia Doran
602-460-3661
nanny mom I currently nanny for
- Michelle Genrich
(602) 821-4402 ,genrichm@gmail.com
mom I use to nanny for
Education and Training
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Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
06.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
11.2019 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care
01.2019 - 10.2019
Extern
Contemporary OBGYN
07.2017 - 07.2018
Call Center Representative
Nau
09.2016 - 04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Early Education
Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Thunderbird High School
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Some College (No Degree) - Early Education
Northern Arizona University
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