Mckenzie Shields
Punta Gorda,FL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Final Internship - Grade 1
Florida SouthWestern State College
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Planned effective lessons
- Prepared students for the 1st grade assessments
- Assisted with evaluation and reporting on student progress.
- Assisted with maintaining educational records on each child in accordance with regulations.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
- participated in reading and math interventions.
- Participated in small group instruction as well as whole group instruction
Practicum II - Grade 3
Florida SouthWestern State College
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Planned and taught inquiry- based science lessons.
- Participated in running small reading groups.
- Participated in running reading intervention groups.
- Planned and taught concrete math lessons
- Created effective math lessons using many engagement strategies.
- Conducted a diagnostic case study on a struggling reader
Practicum I- Grade 1
Florida SouthWestern State College
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught language arts and social studies lessons.
- Developed and taught foundational reading centers.
- Created effective lesson plans
- Used several engagement strategies with lessons
- Helped students develop foundational reading skills.
Preschool Teacher Leader
Bloom Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Assisted and supervised twenty two children through entire school day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Real Estate Agent
Gulfcoast Realty International
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and repeat business.
- Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
Preschool Teacher
Good Shepherd Preschool
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Assisted and supervised twenty two children through entire school day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Interactive smart board
- Microsoft office
- Effective communication
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Final Internship - Grade 1
Florida SouthWestern State College
08.2024 - 11.2024
Practicum II - Grade 3
Florida SouthWestern State College
03.2024 - 04.2024
Practicum I- Grade 1
Florida SouthWestern State College
09.2023 - 09.2023
Preschool Teacher Leader
Bloom Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
Real Estate Agent
Gulfcoast Realty International
07.2019 - 06.2020
Preschool Teacher
Good Shepherd Preschool
01.2015 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida SouthWestern State College
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