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Marcy Hood

Mcleansboro,Illinois

Summary

Student-centered college Instructor with expertise in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Offers four years background supporting students, developing instructional plans, creating resources and grading online assignments at the collegiate level. In addition, am a hardworking Elementary School Teacher bringing eighteen years' experience in education. Dedicated to student success. Understand and implement new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Skilled in activity coordination.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

College Instructor

Rend Lake College
08.2020 - Current
  • Teach four online classes in the Education department each year using Canvas
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications
  • Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
  • Employed variety of teaching techniques to encourage student engagement and cater to diverse learning modalities

STEM Education Research Center Graduate Assistant

Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
08.2020 - 12.2023
  • Researched information regarding Illinois Science Assessment to assist professors and staff with meetings and collaborations.
  • Supported department members with administrative, research, and academic assistance.
  • Oversaw groups of teachers scoring assessments and assisted with data.
  • Organized and led Science outreach program.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Hamilton Country School District #10
08.2007 - Current
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension.
  • After school tutor
  • Planned lessons and assisted in curriculum decisions.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Integrated technology into daily lesson plans.
  • Conducted remote learning for my classroom when schools closed.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.

Billing Assistant

Oral Facial Surgery Institute At Mercy Hospital
12.2006 - 08.2007
  • Contacted insurance companies to pursue payments.
  • Updated spreadsheets with tracking data.

College Instructor (Graduate Assistant)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
08.2005 - 12.2006
  • Integrated technology into classroom instruction including video, online content and use of distributed learning capabilities
  • Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support
  • Completed and submitted reports to administration detailing course activities and plans
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that covered literature, writing and communication objectives for Freshman level English classes
  • Taught four sections of an undergraduate class per semester
  • Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into database

Daycare Assistant

Puka Daycare (SIU Head Start)
09.2003 - 11.2006
  • Followed schedule for rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
  • Kept children between ages of 8 weeks old and age 5 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.

Daycare Assistant

Early Childhood Development Center At SIUC
10.2001 - 05.2003
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.

Education

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2024

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
2006

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
2005

Skills

  • Technology integration
  • Activity planning
  • Organization and planning
  • Proficient in Google
  • Curriculum selection
  • Scheduling
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Online Class Discussion
  • Grant Writing
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Curriculum Development

Timeline

College Instructor

Rend Lake College
08.2020 - Current

STEM Education Research Center Graduate Assistant

Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
08.2020 - 12.2023

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Hamilton Country School District #10
08.2007 - Current

Billing Assistant

Oral Facial Surgery Institute At Mercy Hospital
12.2006 - 08.2007

College Instructor (Graduate Assistant)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
08.2005 - 12.2006

Daycare Assistant

Puka Daycare (SIU Head Start)
09.2003 - 11.2006

Daycare Assistant

Early Childhood Development Center At SIUC
10.2001 - 05.2003

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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