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McKenna McCoy

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teaching

Florence Elementary - Keller ISD
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • 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.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Team Supervisor

Primrose School At Heritage
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed, recommended and implemented measures to improve productivity, performance, quality and career path for staff members.
  • Partnered with the curriculum specialist to train and develop team member skillsets and competencies for new hires.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Primrose School At Heritage
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Teachers Assistant Private Kindergarten

Primrose School At Heritage
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

After-School Program Lead Teacher

Primrose School At Heritage
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.

Facilitated Online School Assignments

Primrose School At Heritage
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Facilitated 12 students in various grade levels online school assignments during the 2020 COVID-19 shut down.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Youth Leader

Messiah Baptist Church
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive self-image and thriving personal relationships.
  • Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12.2023

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
12.2020

Skills

  • Individualized Instruction
  • Test Administration
  • Group Instruction
  • Assessment Administration
  • Classroom Management
  • Technology Integration
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Student Teaching

Florence Elementary - Keller ISD
08.2023 - Current

Team Supervisor

Primrose School At Heritage
06.2022 - 01.2023

Preschool Lead Teacher

Primrose School At Heritage
04.2021 - 01.2023

Teachers Assistant Private Kindergarten

Primrose School At Heritage
08.2020 - 03.2021

Facilitated Online School Assignments

Primrose School At Heritage
03.2020 - 06.2020

After-School Program Lead Teacher

Primrose School At Heritage
08.2019 - 11.2020

Youth Leader

Messiah Baptist Church
05.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Texas

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College District
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