Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Campus Involvement
Community Service
Timeline
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Mary McDonald

East Hampton,NY

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Lonsdale Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoted a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced positive behaviors in order to maintain orderly and welcoming classroom conducive to learning.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and staff, fostered positive learning environments that promoted academic growth.

Graduate Assistant Elementary/Special Education

Providence College
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed conference room schedule and organized daily agendas
  • Created and sent out weekly newsletters to all Elementary and Special education undergraduate students on campus
  • Maintained a clean and organized office space for optimal success.

Hostess, Runner, and Server

Bostwicks Chowder House
04.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated optimal guest relations from initial contact through final check-out to boost satisfaction and brand loyalty
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and welcoming way and provided recommendations based on guest’s likings
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
  • Handled cash and credit card transactions while carrying out basic math to create proper change.

Student Teacher for Special Education

Lonsdale Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Practiced student teaching in various subjects working on Social Emotional learning as well as content learning for children with mild to moderate learning differences
  • Met student needs with academic and social emotional supports
  • Created lessons and interventions to support students in working towards IEP goals

Student Teacher for General Education

Henry J. Winters Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Practiced student teaching in various subjects working on Social Emotional learning as well as content learning
  • Facilitated growth for students both in the classroom and in their futures

Children’s Dance Teacher

Providence College
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered whole group instruction on different criteria of creative dance
  • Planned lessons according to student needs and interests
  • Set expectations with students and upheld them through each class.

Grade 6-General Education/Inclusive Practicum

Lincoln Middle School
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Incorporated Social Studies and English curriculum in two units both including various learning vehicles to accommodate all students’ needs
  • Designed and implemented effective classroom management techniques
  • Served a diverse population of students focusing on individual and class needs.

Dance Teacher

Dancehampton
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Delivered one on one instruction
  • Instructed young students in classes such as Tap and Ballet
  • Planned choreography for group performances and recitals
  • Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.

Caregiver

Suburban private residence
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Cared for children with severe ADHD
  • Sought out many activities such as community programs and crafts for facilitating communication skills while still having a good time
  • Watched up to four children with learning disabilities
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child’s health history on hand in case of emergency situations.

Education

Masters of Literacy -

Providence College
Providence, RI
07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Special Education

Providence College
Providence, RI
05.2023

Certification

  • Rhode Island Elementary Grades Special Education Teacher Grades 1-6
  • Rhode Island Elementary Education Teachers Grades 1-6
  • New York State General Education Teacher Grades 1-6 Pending
  • New York State Special Education Teacher Grades 1-6 Pending

Campus Involvement

  • Providence College Dance Company (Executive Member 2022-2023)
  • Providence College Irish Dance
  • Outdoor Adventure Club
  • Friar Fanatics

Community Service

  • St. Patrick Academy, Providence, RI, 09/2021, 12/2021, Provided support to students with severe behavior and learning disorder, Met weekly with different students to facilitate learning outside the classroom, Taught different phonological strategies for reading comprehension
  • Our Fabulous Variety Show, East Hampton, NY, 08/2017, 06/2019, Committed over 100 hours of service work to teaching children between ages 7-18 different dance routines while providing a safe space for emotional and developmental support. Organized fundraisers and planned events such as Christmas drives, dance workshops, and lunch-ins for top donors

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Lonsdale Elementary School
10.2023 - Current

Graduate Assistant Elementary/Special Education

Providence College
08.2023 - Current

Student Teacher for Special Education

Lonsdale Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Student Teacher for General Education

Henry J. Winters Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Children’s Dance Teacher

Providence College
09.2022 - 12.2022

Grade 6-General Education/Inclusive Practicum

Lincoln Middle School
09.2021 - 12.2021

Hostess, Runner, and Server

Bostwicks Chowder House
04.2019 - Current

Caregiver

Suburban private residence
06.2018 - 12.2018

Dance Teacher

Dancehampton
02.2018 - 12.2019

Masters of Literacy -

Providence College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Special Education

Providence College

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