Mackenzie M.F.

Elliott

Certified to teach:
Elementary Education K-5

Endorsed In:
Special Education- Learning Disabilities K-12
Language Arts 6-8

6811 Woodlawn Ave NE #19

Seattle, Washington 98115
Cell Phone: 1-248-891-3234
Email: mackenzie.mf.elliott@gmail.com
 Mackenzie M.F. Elliott
6811 Woodlawn Ave NE #19 Seattle, Washington mackenzie.mf.elliott@gmail.com (248) 891-3234

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position that enables me to connect with diverse students to encourage their curiosity and love for learning.

EDUCATION
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship Program, May 2016 Cumulative GPA 4.0/4.0
Masters: 12 credits towards a Masters in Special Education

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Bachelors of Arts, May 2015
Major: Special Education- Learning Disabilities Teaching Major: Language Arts

CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education grades K-5 Language Arts Endorsement grades 6-8
Learning Disabilities Endorsement grades K-12

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Bryant Elementary School August 2016 Present
Seattle, WA K-5 Resource Room
Taught and managed a caseload of 29 students with varying disabilities
Created a master Resource Room schedule including Instructional Assistants
Co-taught and collaborated with Special Education teachers, Instructional Assistants, and General Education
teachers at two different schools
Developed and wrote student IEPs and led IEP meetings
Started and Co-Led the MTSS committee
Created and managed behavior intervention plans for students
Led Parent/Teacher Conferences
Collaborated with outside professional academic and behavioral supports for students
Participated in daily parent communication
Gill Elementary School January 2016 May 2016
Farmington Hills, MI K-4 Resource Room
Worked with various students with learning disabilities
Participated in IEP and MTSS meetings
Collaborated with school personnel to develop behavior interventions for students
Developed PLAAF, goals, and objectives for IEPs
Led and participated in the schools Kindness Crew club

Forest Elementary School August 2015 December 2015

Farmington Hills, MI Kindergarten
Planned, differentiated, and taught lessons in all core subject areas based on district, state, and national standards
Assisted in preparing the classrooms from the beginning of the school year
Led and participated in parent and teacher conferences
Administered and completed formal, informal, and dynamic assessments for students
Designed and implemented behavior plans for students
Participated in IEP, PLC, PBS, staff and district professional development meetings

Saint Thomas Aquinas School September 2014 May 2015

East Lansing, MI Kindergarten
Observed the mainstreamed classroom
 Assisted with classroom activities and classroom management
Planned and taught lessons in Social Studies, Science, Math, and Literacy

Marble Elementary School September 2014 December 2014

East Lansing, MI Second Grade/Resource Room
Observed mainstreamed and self contained classrooms
Provided assistance to teacher through classroom activities and classroom management
Worked with students on an individual basis and provided additional supports as needed

TEACHING RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant June 2012 August 2015
Peoples Church Preschool East Lansing, MI
Assisted in the administrative department
Worked as a direct teaching assistant to lead teacher in various classrooms
Developed and implemented weekly age and curriculum specific lesson plans
Assessed developmental needs of the children and catered to them individually
Maintained progress records of children and communicated to parents
Provided direct supervision and interacted with the children on a regular basis
Reinforced communication, respect, and interaction within classroom environment

Literacy Tutor May 2014 July 2014

Bath, MI
Observed and analyzed literacy development of a student
Conducted formal and informal literacy assessments
Worked with student on concepts of print, phonological awareness, sight words, letter-sound knowledge,
morphology, fluency, vocabulary, decoding, comprehension, composition, and motivation

Camp Counselor July 2013 August 2013

Camp Sunshine Holland, MI
Worked as an aide to specific campers with various disabilities
Assessed the needs of diverse campers and catered to each individually
Organized and lead individual and group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, games, ceremonies, swimming,
canoeing, and biking
Communicated with parents about participants experiences and reported concerns to Camp Leadership
Set a good example for campers in all areas and guided campers in participating successfully and respectfully in all
aspects of camp activities

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Michigan State University Spartan Ambassadors Program April 2013- December 2013
East Lansing, MI
Served as the face of MSU leading weekly guided campus tours to prospective students and their families
Embodied the meaning of a Spartan by displaying the history, spirit, and excellence of Michigan State University
Attended monthly meetings

SPECIAL TRAINING
Seattle Public Schools Professional Development August 2016- Present
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training, Farmington Hills, MI April 2016
Farmington Public Schools Professional Development August 2015- May 2016
Epi-Pen Training, Farmington Hills, MI August 2015
First Aide and CPR Training, East Lansing, MI April 2015

HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Deans List Michigan State University Spring 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014,
Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT/VOLUNTEER
Relay for Life Participant East Lansing, MI April 2013- April 2015
Penrickton Center for Blind Children Volunteer Taylor, MI March 2013- May 2015
Safe Halloween Volunteer East Lansing, MI October 2012- October 2014
Delta Gamma Sorority East Lansing, MI September 2012- May 2015
Gleaners Food Bank for Children Pontiac, MI June 2012- August 2012

TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in: Microsoft Word Google Docs
Microsoft PowerPoint Skype
Microsoft Excel
REFERENCES

Dan Sanger
Bryant Elementary School
Principal
3311 NE 60th Street
Seattle, Washington
School: 206-252-5200
dksanger@seattleschools.org

Julie Pearson
Bryant Elementary School
Assistant Principal
3311 NE 60th Street
Seattle, Washington
School: 206-252-5200
jepearson@seattleschools.org

Brenda Dymkowski
Forest Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher
34545 Old Timber Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Cell: 1-517-980-3636
School: 1-248-785-2068
brenda.dymkowski@farmington.k12.mi.us

Geralyn Schade
Gill Elementary School
Resource Room Teacher
21195 Gill Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Cell: 1-248-921-3971
School: 1-248-489-3690
geralyn.schade@farmington.k12.mi.us

Kathy Fedewa
Michigan State University
Special Education/Field Instructor
335 Erickson Hall
East Lansing, Michigan
Cell: 1-517-410-7079
klfedewa@msu.edu