McKenzie Clay
Lynchburg,VA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Rustburg Elementary School
12.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Rustburg Elementary School
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, and social development
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ needs and interests
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Activities Coordinator
Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge Senior Living Communities
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducting orientation for new residents and making them feel welcome.
- Care for the residents and build relationships overall.
- Built relationships and good communication with resident's families
- Gathering residents and getting them ready for activities or meals throughout the week
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
Competitive Cheerleading Coach
Brookville Middle School & Jefferson Forest High School
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Cultivated positive relations with players, families and local community members
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition
- Built strong community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01.2022
Associate of Science -
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA01.2019
High School Diploma -
Brookville High School
Lynchburg, VA06.2016
Timeline
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Rustburg Elementary School
12.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Rustburg Elementary School
11.2022 - 01.2023
Activities Coordinator
Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge Senior Living Communities
04.2021 - 11.2022
Competitive Cheerleading Coach
Brookville Middle School & Jefferson Forest High School
06.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science -
Central Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Brookville High School
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