Mechelle McCaskill
Tamarac
Summary
Compassionate elementary school teacher, with a desire to take on new challenges that support the academic and social growth of every student. Creating an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and supportive of students' excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Broward County School Board
Lauderdale
08.2023 - Current
- Engage students and boost understanding of the material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Monitor students' progress using assessments and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Create effective lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and student accountability.
- Cultivate relationships with students to ensure they are informed, motivated, and supported in their academics.
- Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Develop classroom management strategies to ensure a positive learning environment.
Administrative Assistant
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Perform Administrative Assistant support to facilitate a successful interaction between the patient, physician clinics, and social services. Under the direction of the physician, provide support including managing patients and surgery scheduling from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, triaging patient emergencies, planning meetings, taking detailed minutes, preparing basic reports, charts, budgets, and processing reimbursement for physician travel.
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Broward County Health Department
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted outbreak investigations with diagnosed contacts to determine the source of exposure.
- Interviewed contacts via phone to inquire about symptoms, underlying medical conditions, demographics, occupation, and level of exposure.
- Advised contacts to ensure they adhered to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during isolation periods.
- Provided referrals to contacts for testing sites, healthcare, medical evaluations, and supportive services for those who were symptomatic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL11-2019
High School Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High
Miami, FL06-2001
Skills
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Behavioral and cognitive skill development
- Differentiated instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent and student communication
- Student assessment and achievement
- I-Ready
- Progress monitoring
- Time management
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Broward County School Board
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
05.2021 - 06.2023
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Broward County Health Department
05.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida National University
High School Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High
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