Makenzie Wagoner
Roscoe,IL
Summary
Passionate teacher with a profund love for educating today's youth. Adept in creating well-rounded lessons that meet educational requirements and standards. Aimed at supporting students academically, emotionally, and socially, while bringing forth dedication, skills, and the desires to positively impact the lives of students.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Student Teacher, High School
Rps 205
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Rockton School District #140
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Co-Taught with general education teachers.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten
Mitchell School District
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Requested as substitute teacher by school administration based on excellent, trusted performance during student teaching .
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Mitchell School District
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD12.2023
Skills
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Motivating Students
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Elementary Education
- Educational Games
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- South Dakota Teaching License (upon completion of graduation)
- Illinois Teaching License (upon completion of graduation)
Timeline
Special Education Student Teacher, High School
Rps 205
10.2023 - 12.2023
Special Education Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Rockton School District #140
08.2023 - 10.2023
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten
Mitchell School District
04.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Mitchell School District
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Dakota Wesleyan University