McKaela Hockenberry
Summary
Dynamic ELAR Teacher with a track record of enhancing student learning at New Deal ISD through technology proficiency and exceptional interpersonal communication. Spearheaded innovative STAAR prep and curriculum development, achieving notable student performance improvements. Excelled in team-oriented environments, seamlessly integrating problem-solving skills across educational and coaching roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELAR Teacher
New Deal ISD
01.2020 - Current
During my five years in this position, I taught ninth grade English, professional communications, and held a position as a cheerleading and track coach. My responsibilities as a teacher included creating and enacting course related lesson plans and STAAR test prep. As a coach, I was responsible for competition registration/coordination and preparation.
Customer Sales Associate
Mister Car Wash
07.2017 - 10.2019
As a customer sales associat, my job responsibilities included interacting with customers and educating them on the company's benefits. During my time with this company, I also had the responsibility of training new hires, in order to help successfully acclimate them to their new position.
Daycare Educator
Lubbock Methodist Parents’ Day Out
07.2015 - 08.2017
Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance learning and development for children in a daycare setting
Education
Bachelor's - English, Language and Literature
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2019
Skills
- Technology Proficiency
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization
Affiliations
Texas Tech University Panhellenic
I am a proud Alumni of the Gamma Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, the first Greek letter fraternity for women.
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate TEA https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/ECOS-External/EcosOnline/VirtCert February 2023
Upon graduation from Texas Tech University, I began an alternative certification program through Texas Teachers of Tomorrow. I obtained my standard Texas educator certificate for English Language Arts and Reading, qualifying me to teach grades 7-12.
Timeline
ELAR Teacher
New Deal ISD
01.2020 - Current
Customer Sales Associate
Mister Car Wash
07.2017 - 10.2019
Daycare Educator
Lubbock Methodist Parents’ Day Out
07.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor's - English, Language and Literature
Texas Tech University