Mikalie Whitford
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Charismatic and dependable teacher with a passion for delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Pacific Christian School
Santa Maria, California
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
1st Grade Summer School Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Oceano, California
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
6th Grade & Kindergarten Student Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Harloe Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways such as Google Classroom, Jamboard, and Padlet.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
School Counseling Intern
Atascadero High School & Arroyo Grande High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Instructed individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
Quality of Life Instructor
VTC Enterprises
Santa Maria, California
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Jag & SLO YMCA
San Luis Obispo County
06.2013 - 08.2020
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
Student Worker
Allan Hancock College Auxiliary Accounting
Santa Maria, California
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Child Development, Psychology Minor
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2020
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Conversational Spanish
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
- Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Reliable Communication
- Interpersonal Relations
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Pacific Christian School
08.2021 - Current
1st Grade Summer School Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
6th Grade & Kindergarten Student Teacher
Lucia Mar Unified School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
School Counseling Intern
Atascadero High School & Arroyo Grande High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Quality of Life Instructor
VTC Enterprises
03.2019 - 03.2020
Student Worker
Allan Hancock College Auxiliary Accounting
06.2017 - 08.2018
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Jag & SLO YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2020
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Child Development, Psychology Minor
California Polytechnic State University
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