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McKenzie Knotts

Keithville

Summary

Dedicated educator and experienced coach with a strong background in teaching 4th grade and coaching youth basketball. Skilled in fostering student growth both academically and athletically, with a passion for mentoring young athletes and promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Proven ability to develop age-appropriate training plans, manage teams, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. Seeking to bring leadership and coaching expertise to a middle school basketball program.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Social Studies Teacher

DeSoto Parish School Board
Stonewall
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Created and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding, adapting teaching methods as necessary.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.

MS & HS Assistant Basketball Coach

Calvary Baptist Academy
Shreveport
09.2021 - 02.2024
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Promoted diverse and inclusive culture with team and athletics program.
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
  • Provided guidance to student athletes on how to improve their skills in order to reach their full potential as an athlete.
  • Participated in team lineups for each game, providing insight to head coach on positions.
  • Motivated players by setting high expectations while emphasizing positive reinforcement methods.

Student Teacher

M.R. Weaver Elementary
Natchitoches
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted struggling students by offering additional support
  • Worked with experienced teachers to improve student learning, lesson planning, and performance.
  • Helped deliver successful instruction by assisting classroom teacher with daily preparations.
  • Learned how to manage back-end classroom responsibilities such as records and student assessments.
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, and students.

First Year Experience Office

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Worked with first year students to Northwestern State University to make sure their experience was enjoyable and easy; communication with staff on campus, parents of students, students themselves, co-workers, and bosses; made copies; worked on organization skills
  • Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
  • Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.

Basketball Scorekeeper

Calvary Baptist Academy
Shreveport
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw player roster and check-in processes.
  • Ensured cleanliness of scorekeeper table.
  • Applied knowledge of league rules and guidelines, ensuring enforcement by officials and players.
  • Guaranteed games started at scheduled times.
  • Kept games in full compliance with established league and team rules.
  • Responsible for set up of gymnasium for youth recreational basketball league kept lines of communication open with coaches and referees

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiana
05.2022

Skills

  • Group and individual teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student advocacy
  • Technology integration
  • Classroom management
  • Activity Planning
  • Time management
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

4th Grade Social Studies Teacher

DeSoto Parish School Board
08.2023 - Current

MS & HS Assistant Basketball Coach

Calvary Baptist Academy
09.2021 - 02.2024

Student Teacher

M.R. Weaver Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022

First Year Experience Office

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
08.2019 - 05.2021

Basketball Scorekeeper

Calvary Baptist Academy
10.2013 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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