Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Awards
Sports and Activities
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Mary Makenna Wooten

Vicksburg,MS

Summary

Dedicated college sophomore pursuing a degree in Special Education. Excels in coursework related to working with children with disabilities. Seeking the opportunity to further my experience in the field of Special Education and create new relationships with those around me.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Babysitter

Alta Knizley
Starkville , MS
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintain a safe environment for the child at all times.
  • Pick the child up from school and take them to various appointments, such as speech and occupational therapy.
  • Implement behavioral management techniques to discourage negative behaviors from developing.

Employee

Merle Norman Cosmetics
Vicksburg, MS
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Maintain cleanliness in shop, salon, & spa room
  • Set spa room up for appointments
  • Sell clothes, jewelry, skincare, and makeup
  • Steam clothes

Education

High School -

Warren Central High School
Vicksburg, MS
05.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Special Education

East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS

Some College (No Degree) - Special Education

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS

Skills

  • Compassion
  • Time management
  • Communication Skills
  • Eager to learn
  • Eager to teach
  • Outgoing
  • Excited to meet new people

Community Service

  • Co-Chair of Teens United, a part of United Way of West Central MS
  • Hope Outdoors - Hunting guide and hostess for individuals with disabilities
  • G6:2 Outdoors- hunting guide for individuals with disabilities
  • Autism parent support group volunteer
  • Member and volunteer of Bovina Baptist Church
  • Volunteer for Micah's Mission School- Hybrid Learning and Resource Center
  • Volunteer for VWSD Elementary After School Tutoring
  • Volunteer for Julia's Place, an organization with Good Shepherd Community Center
  • Volunteer for the Pine Lake Church Care Center

Awards

  • Most Improved- Warren Central Lady's Varsity Golf and Varsity Football Cheer (10th and 11th Grades)
  • Viking Award- Warren Central Lady's Varsity Golf and Varsity Football Cheer (11th and 12th Grades)
  • Warren Central 2023 Hall of Fame
  • Most Spirited- Warren Central Varsity Football Cheer (12th Grade)
  • Three-time regional varsity golf competitor
  • Mississippi Scholars Award
  • High Honors with Distinction Graduate (9-12th Grade)
  • East Mississippi Community College Presidents List (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024)
  • East Mississippi Community College Outstanding Student in Career Exploration Award
  • Mississippi State University Presidents List (Fall 2024)
  • National Society of Collegiate Honors Nominee (Spring 2025)

Sports and Activities

  • Warren Central Golf Team, 9th-12th grades
  • Warren Central Volleyball Team, 9th and 10th grades
  • Warren Central Varsity Football Cheer, 11th and 12th grades, Captain 12th grade
  • Red Cord, community service organization, 9-12th grade years
  • Member of National Honor Society 11th and 12th grades. Member of the following NHS committees: induction committee, bylaw committee, and scholarship committee
  • Member of Key Club 11th and 12th grades. Key Club Secretary 12th grade
  • Prom Committee 11th and 12th grades
  • Chick Fil A Leader Academy 12th grade. (President) 12th grade
  • WCHS Academy Ambassador 11th and 12th grades
  • Diamond Dolls member 9-12th grades
  • Member of Mu Alpha Theta 11th and 12th grades
  • Vicksburg Cotillion Club Member
  • East Mississippi Community College Student Ambassador (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Member (Fall 2023-Present)
  • Member of Delta Delta Delta - Beta Mu
  • Member of Mississippi State University Pre-Speech Language Pathology Club

Timeline

Special Needs Babysitter

Alta Knizley
06.2024 - Current

Employee

Merle Norman Cosmetics
04.2022 - 08.2023

High School -

Warren Central High School

Some College (No Degree) - Special Education

East Mississippi Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Special Education

Mississippi State University
Mary Makenna Wooten