Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Mikayla Macdonald

Mikayla Macdonald

Lutz,United States

Summary

Graduate of Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Currently working as a youth and young adult Pastor while also pursuing further education in the field of Psychology.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

4th & 5th Grade Teacher

The Crenshaw Academy
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Observer

Don Pruitt
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • For my field research and experience course I observed and met with Pastor Don Pruitt to learn how to counsel teenagers and young adults in both individual and group therapy settings
  • Pastor Don also serves in Social Work and was able to give me insight into running and maintaining a group home environment.

Youth Pastor

Southside Church
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Create and deliver lesson plans weekly that fit the needs and developments of the young people
  • I provide a listening ear to the young people I Pastor while offering guidance and prayer to help encourage them in their spiritual walks.

Observer

Southside Church
08.2020 - 07.2023
  • Once I began my pursuit of Psychology Pastor Shel allowed me to sit in on counseling sessions with church members who approved of having me there
  • I was able to sit and observe how he communicates and helps members navigate whatever struggle they are dealing with.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Psychology -

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
12.2022

Associates of Arts -

Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL
12.2019

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Communication Skills
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Coordination
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Growth Mindset

Volunteer Experience

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Winter Garden, FL, 08/2016, Present

References

  • Dewayne Hamby, Southside Church, 423-505-0041
  • James White, OCPS, 321-279-4545

Hobbies and Interests

Hiking, reading, anything sports related, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Timeline

4th & 5th Grade Teacher

The Crenshaw Academy
07.2023 - 09.2024

Observer

Don Pruitt
08.2022 - 11.2023

Youth Pastor

Southside Church
01.2021 - 07.2023

Observer

Southside Church
08.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelors of Science in Psychology -

Southeastern University

Associates of Arts -

Lake-Sumter State College
Mikayla Macdonald