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Michael MacKenzie Ed.D
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
With over 18 years of classroom leadership experience, my skills in delivering impactful leadership within the educational setting have been refined. I excel in developing strong interpersonal relationships that foster collaboration and drive the achievement of high-priority goals. Thriving in fast-paced educational environments comes naturally to me, as I leverage my expertise in relationship building, leadership, and extensive experience to achieve significant success. My unwavering commitment to lifelong learning motivates me to constantly facilitate improvement and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Educator/Science Department Chair
St Lucie Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
- Designed and implemented rigorous lessons in the classroom using innovative and interactive technology
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Stimulated growth in students using constructive feedback and verbal accolades
- Assumed responsibility for meeting course and school-wide performance goals
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Project Lead the Way Certified Instructor/STEM Coordinator
St Lucie County Public Schools
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing Agile methodologies and improving team communication.
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Conducted professional development workshops to increase teacher competency in integrating technology into lessons.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.
- Improved overall team performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, parents, and community members to promote awareness of the importance of STEM education.
STEM Instructor- Upward Bound Math and Science
Indian River State College
06.2015 - 07.2021
- Mentor, Instructor, and Coach to Upward Bound students within the Trio program
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored the instruction of students with STEM-related material
- Strategized with a local HBCU Sorority to acquire students into college programs that come from first-generation college families
- Volunteered time with a local church to instruct younger students in STEM activities and introduce underprivileged students to STEM
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, incorporating best practices for effective instruction and learning outcomes.
Administrator Academy
St Lucie County District Schools
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methods.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders through regular meetings, newsletters, social media updates, and other channels.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly through classroom observations, feedback sessions, goal-setting discussions to drive professional growth among educators.
- Implemented student retention initiatives by identifying at-risk students, providing targeted resources, and creating action plans for academic progress.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and gaps in student performance, informing strategic planning efforts.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for educators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation, ensuring the efficient use of financial resources within the institution.
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2024
Ed. S - Education
Arkansas State University
04-2019
Master of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of Phoenix
08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Florida Atlantic University
05-2006
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Educational technology
- Crisis management
- Team leadership and motivation
- Education administration
- Relationship building
- Peer mentoring
- Online teaching
- Technology integration
References
Provided upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Freemasonry
- Traveling
- Hiking
- CrossFit
- Learning
- Science
- Environmental issues
- Space Exploration
- Parenting
Affiliations
- Fort Pierce Masonic Lodge No. 87
Certification
- Florida Teaching Certification: 1152496
- Educator Leadership Exam: 06/2028
- Biology 6-12: 06/2028
- Middle Grades Science 5-9: 06/2028
- Exceptional Student Education K-12: 06/2028
- Georgia Teaching Certification: 1419358
- SPED K-12: 06/25
- CPR/AED Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- Project Lead the Way Design & Modeling, Automation & Robotics
Interests
Timeline
Administrator Academy
St Lucie County District Schools
12.2018 - 05.2019
Project Lead the Way Certified Instructor/STEM Coordinator
St Lucie County Public Schools
05.2018 - 06.2021
STEM Instructor- Upward Bound Math and Science
Indian River State College
06.2015 - 07.2021
Science Educator/Science Department Chair
St Lucie Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
- Florida Teaching Certification: 1152496
- Educator Leadership Exam: 06/2028
- Biology 6-12: 06/2028
- Middle Grades Science 5-9: 06/2028
- Exceptional Student Education K-12: 06/2028
- Georgia Teaching Certification: 1419358
- SPED K-12: 06/25
- CPR/AED Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- Project Lead the Way Design & Modeling, Automation & Robotics
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Ed. S - Education
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Florida Atlantic University
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