McKenzie McElyea
Fayetteville,TN
Summary
Attentive and creative professional experienced in fostering emotional, social, and educational development in young children. Skilled in implementing developmentally appropriate activities and creating nurturing learning environments. Committed to promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being to enhance academic progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRE-K1 Teacher
Harmony Hill Child Care Center
Fayetteville, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Develop lesson plans based on state standards to ensure academic rigor.
- Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Maintain records of student attendance and performance, according to school policies.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Supervise recesses and lunch periods while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Implement strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
- Provide guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
- Adapt instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Teach children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Education
Associate of Science - Teaching
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
UT Southern
Pulaski, TNSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Early elementary instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Language development
- Creative lesson planning
- Health and safety
- Social skill building
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Toileting and feeding
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Calm and patient
- Observational skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Effective listening
- Child development expertise
Certification
- CPR and 1st Aid Certified through current position
- Completed the CCR & R PRE-School Specialization and Lena Program Year completed 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRE-K1 Teacher
Harmony Hill Child Care Center
06.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Teaching
Motlow State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
UT Southern