McKennze Pearson
Susanville,CA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects and students. Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Keeps workspace organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Looking to widen my skill set and grow within my career field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Caregiver
Early Head Start
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Works as a Primary Caregiver in an infant/toddler classroom
- Provides a nurturing and safe environment for infants and toddlers to develop and reach age appropriate milestones, meets the physical and emotional needs of students
- Supports the family and child as a whole
- Maintains Head Start guidelines and policies
- Does paperwork as assigned, daily lesson plans, developmental assessments, work records
- Plans and provides developmentally appropriate activities to improve children's wellbeing and support child development
- Guides and trains assistant caregivers in policies and procedures, as well as paperwork, activity planning, and caring of the children
- Boosts children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects
- Ensures a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom
- Works on wellness team to promote mental, physical, financial, and social wellness activities for staff members bi-monthly
Preschool Teacher
Just Kidding Around Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively
Shift Supervisor
Burger King
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with diligent attention to details while assembling meals
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness
Teacher
Long Valley Charter School
- Responsible for designing and overseeing individualized learning plans for each student
- Uses direct instruction to teach 6th and 7th grade mathematics classes three times a week
- Offers targeted support through individual meetings, small group sessions, or online instruction where necessary to address specific concepts or challenges
- Regularly review student work, assess understanding through formative and summative assessments, and provide feedback to ensure students are meeting their learning goals
- Maintains open communication with students and their families, providing updates on progress, addressing concerns, and coordinating with parents to support student learning
- Documents student progress, attendance, assignments, and grades in accordance with school policies using Microsoft excel, word and other computer networks
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Education Studies
McKennze Pearson
Associate of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
McKennze Pearson
Associates of Arts degree - University Studies: Social Science
McKennze Pearson
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Supervisory and Leadership Skills
- Activity and Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Education
- Stress management
Timeline
Primary Caregiver
Early Head Start
01.2019 - 01.2024
Preschool Teacher
Just Kidding Around Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2019
Shift Supervisor
Burger King
01.2016 - 01.2017
Teacher
Long Valley Charter School
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Education Studies
McKennze Pearson
Associate of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
McKennze Pearson
Associates of Arts degree - University Studies: Social Science
McKennze Pearson
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