McKenzie Vann
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Highly dedicated Elementary Educator with a genuine passion for fostering foundational literacy and math skills in young minds. Skilled in differentiated instruction, data-driven teaching, and creating supportive, inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Mendez Elementary SMCISD
San Marcos, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional approaches.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that integrated core subjects.
Resident Teacher
Crockett Elementary SMCISD
San Marcos, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Co-planned and co-taught all general subjects, including Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Reading, in a 1st-grade classroom.
- Modified core curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students.
- Participated in faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and district professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Individualized education plans
- Differentiated instruction
- STR Literacy instruction
- Math instruction
Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6 (March 2024)
- Science of Teaching Reading (February 2024)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (December 2023)
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (October 2023)
- Texas Reading Academy (2025-2026)
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Amplify CKLA: Used to deliver comprehensive, knowledge-based literacy instruction and foundational skills.
- Eureka/Zearn: Facilitated core math instruction using the Eureka curriculum and reinforced concepts through the Zearn digital learning platform.
- iReady: Administered diagnostic assessments and utilized individualized digital instruction pathways to target specific student gaps in reading and math.
- NWEA MAP/mCLASS: Employed standardized assessments for universal screening and progress monitoring, informing data-driven instructional decisions.
- RTI/MTSS: Implemented the tiered framework to provide targeted academic and behavioral interventions to students needing additional support.
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Mendez Elementary SMCISD
08.2024 - Current
Resident Teacher
Crockett Elementary SMCISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University