Mckenna Smyth
Frisco,US
Summary
Motivated and dynamic educator looking to fully use my learnings to give my students the best possible education. My experience has helped to grow my ideas for my future learner's education. Throughout my time as a student teacher I have gained insight on the successful ways to teach students while also impacting them in ways that can create a desire to learn.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Frisco Public Schools (Bright Academy)
Frisco, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Taught 30 weeks in a 4th grade classroom
- Attended planning, professional development opportunities, and other daily meetings
- Observed and documented core processes and procedures
- Facilitated AIP small group instruction 3 days a week
- Gained insight through experience and feedback on campus.
Resident
AggieTERM
College Station, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Full time residency for one year through Texas A&M who partnered with Frisco ISD to provide a school to work through
- Interviewed with many schools prior to choosing Bright Academy
- Gained insight on the interview process and more of a perspective on being an employee at Frisco ISD
- Paid internship through Frisco ISD.
5th Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery, TX
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development projects.
- Facilitated small group work sessions to provide individualized attention to students' needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' academic performance.
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline and appropriate conduct.
- Organized and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assessed student progress by grading tests, assignments and papers.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom environment for educational purposes.
- Implemented various assessment tools such as quizzes or exams.
- Monitored student behavior both in the classroom and during field trips.
- Encouraged positive behavior through rewards and recognition systems.
Student Teacher
College Station Public Schools
College Station, Texas
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Taught 14 weeks in a 1st grade classroom
- Gained insight on working with a team of more than 4 teachers
- Learned more about how to create a loving and successful learning environment for students.
Substitute Teacher
Willsub
College Station, Texas
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided schools with a caring substitute for all areas of education
- Worked as a SPED substitute to ensure inclusion within the classroom
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education and Human Development
Texas A&M
12.2022
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Test Administration
- Curriculum Planning
- Individualized Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Safety Procedures
- Documentation proficiency
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Discipline and feedback
- Reporting Requirements
- Behavioral modeling
- Social studies teaching
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Plan Development
Accomplishments
- I have a 3.92 GPA after graduating from the Education program with TAMU.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Frisco Public Schools (Bright Academy)
01.2022 - Current
Resident
AggieTERM
01.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
College Station Public Schools
08.2021 - 11.2021
Substitute Teacher
Willsub
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education and Human Development
Texas A&M
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