Mary Miya McKenney

• Experience in teaching English 11th-12th, Reading Intervention - 9th-12th, 6th-8th, Co-Teaching English 9th-12th
• Experience working in Metro Nashville Public Schools - John Overton High School - 2019-2021
• Johnson Alternative Learning Center - 2021-2025

Duties:

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• ·Promoted a positive learning environment using differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications for students with special needs
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.

Awards:

• Blue Ribbon Teacher Award Nominee- 2025
• Recipient of Teacher of the Year-Johnson Alternative Learning Center -2023-2024

• Adult Caregiver for adults with Autism, Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville. Duties included ensuring safety, personal care, socialization, community experiences, communication skills, and food preparation, all geared towards independence and quality of life. Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Also preformed daily report filing of accomplished goals and objectives.

DUTIES

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Daily report filing of accomplished goals & objectives.
• Direct instruction following the state's Core Content Curriculum.
• Lesson Planning to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students. Also, implementing interesting & interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
• Implementing assessments of skills mastered and identification of new concepts/skills to be mastered.
• Supervisory assignments, Professional Developments, Administering State Assessments (with and without modifications).
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

Awards:

• Most Inspirational Teacher -Union County High School-2007-2008
• Who's Who Among American Educators' Award - 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-2005
• West Kentucky Coach of the Year KTCCCA - 2004-2005