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REBECCA MACKIN

Jacksonville,FL
Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better.
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REBECCA MACKIN

Summary

Helping others grow is more than a passion—it's the foundation of my 22-year career in education. As a virtual instructor and team lead, I’ve directly supported the academic success of over 250 students, led a team of 10 remote educators, and maintained a 98% student retention rate year over year.

In my current role, I design and deliver 16+ interactive virtual lessons per week via Engageli, using tools such as Nearpod, Canva, and Google Slides, while ensuring full compliance with 100% of IEPs. I maintain consistent monthly engagement with 100% of student families, using data analytics from SharePoint and Excel trackers to monitor growth and inform targeted instruction based on the SMART goals for each of my students. The result? 100% of my students demonstrate measurable learning gains using research-based curriculum.

I serve as the primary liaison between my instructional team and administration, resolving issues quickly, communicating key updates, and advocating for student and staff needs. I’ve executed high-profile projects such as school-wide graduation events for 150+ attendees, and facilitated 10+ successful local field trips, coordinating logistics, communication, and budget.

As a mentor, I’ve coached over 10 first-year teachers through the Teacher Induction Program and supported student interns from Santa Fe College, Saint Leo University, and the University of North Florida. I led a team of 9 special educators as Grade Level Chair and was a member of the Steering Committee, fostering collaboration and professional growth across departments.

Additionally, I’ve developed and distributed monthly newsletters to parents and stakeholders under strict deadlines and trained over 50 colleagues on the effective use of educational technology (e.g., ClassDojo, Boomcards, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Renaissance, Focus, and Performance Matters).

I bring a results-oriented mindset to every project I lead, combining data analysis, instructional best practices, and collaborative leadership to drive measurable outcomes. Whether I’m designing engaging learning experiences, mentoring educators, or leading cross-functional initiatives, I remain committed to creating inclusive, impactful environments where both students and professionals can thrive.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Stride, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL

Lead Special Education Teacher
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Design and deliver engaging, data-informed curriculum for over 50 clients, integrating interactive tools such as Nearpod, PowerPoint, Canva, and Engageli to facilitate daily group and individual instruction.
  • Lead four synchronous training sessions daily, while managing asynchronous content and administrative processes in the LMS, including session creation and attendance tracking.
  • Regularly communicate with 20–30 team members and coordinated weekly team meetings to support instructional alignment and performance tracking.
  • Maintain consistent engagement with 20+ students and families through meetings, phone calls, texts, and emails to support learning outcomes and ensure program continuity.
  • Balance instructional responsibilities with operational tasks, ensuring seamless execution of learning initiatives and stakeholder communication.

Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida

Lead Special Education Teacher
04.2003 - 10.2022

Job overview

Designed and delivered virtual workshops and training events for 60–120 stakeholders using Microsoft Teams and interactive PowerPoint presentations, aligning sessions with performance goals and adult learning principles.

Spearheaded department-wide initiatives, including creation of a virtual meeting calendar and a monthly stakeholder newsletter using Microsoft Excel and Word (PDF conversion), distributed to 100+ recipients to improve communication and alignment.

Provided training and support to educators in integrating digital tools such as Microsoft Teams, Flipgrid, PowerPoint, Excel Trackers, Microsoft Forms, and Boomcards, enhancing eLearning capabilities across instructional teams.

Applied instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to personalize and deliver technology-enhanced lessons that improved learner engagement and accessibility.

Conducted needs assessments and progress monitoring for over 200 students annually to inform targeted instructional strategies, interventions, and IEP development.

Created, implemented, and managed individualized learning plans and legally compliant educational documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams (teachers, therapists, administrators) to ensure strategic alignment.

Led project planning and execution for special events, trainings, and compliance initiatives, using Waterfall and Kanban methodologies to track timelines, resources, and deliverables.

Mentored and coached new educators in instructional planning, data collection, student performance analysis, and digital documentation tools, supporting effective onboarding and long-term success.

Facilitated stakeholder meetings, data reviews, and collaborative strategy sessions with colleagues and parents to ensure student progress, instructional quality, and program improvement.

Maintained detailed records of student data, instructional outcomes, and project milestones using Microsoft Suite, Trello, and collaborative tracking tools to support data-informed decision-making.

Education

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL

Master of Science from Developmental Disabilities
12.2014

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05.2000

Skills

  • MS Office and Google Applications Proficiency
  • EdTech Specialist
  • High level of initiative and self direction
  • Data Assessment
  • In-Depth Knowledge of neurodiversity
  • Project management
  • Understanding of motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational
  • Time management skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building

Software

Microsoft 365 Suite

Google Suite

Learning Management Systems (Engageli, Newrow)

Zoom

Canva

Salesforce

Mondaycom

Focus

Adobe

Boomcards

Khan Academy

McGraw Hill Curriculum

N2Y Unique Learning Systems Curriculum

IXL

IReady

Excent

Certification

  • Build Your Skills as an Instructional Designer - Learning Path (10 courses), LinkedIn Learning - June 2025
  • 1. eLearning Essentials: Instructional Design - June 2025
  • 2. Components of Effective Learning - June 2025
  • 3. eLearning Essentials: Storyboarding - June 2025
  • 4. Training with Stories - June 2025
  • 5. Build Your Own Professional Training- June 2025
  • 6. Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID - June 2025
  • 7. Designing the Learner's Journey - June 2025
  • 8. Creating Fun and Engaging Video Training: The Why - June 2025
  • 9. Creating Fun and Engaging Video Training: The How - June 2025
  • 10. Measuring Learning Effectiveness - June 2025
  • Salesforce Essential Training - June 2025
  • Project Management with monday.com - June 2025

Timeline

Lead Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.
10.2022 - Current

Lead Special Education Teacher

Duval County Public Schools
04.2003 - 10.2022

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science from Developmental Disabilities

Jacksonville University

Bachelor of Science from Psychology

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