MAKENNA DODD
Baxter
Summary
Teacher with over two years of experience fostering engaging and collaborative classroom environments, enhancing student engagement and academic performance. Skilled in classroom management, mentoring, and creative problem-solving, demonstrating a strong ability to tailor lesson plans to meet individual student needs. Committed to promoting a love for learning and building strong partnerships with parents and staff to support student success.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Anchor Academy
05.2024 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment, enhancing student engagement and promoting collaborative learning experiences.
- Implemented individualized lesson plans, leading to noticeable improvements in student comprehension and academic performance.
- Partnered with parents and staff to create individualized support strategies, enhancing student learning experiences and community involvement.
Teacher
White County Schools
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented engaging lesson plans that boosted student participation, leading to noticeable improvements in overall academic performance.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, encouraging collaboration among students and enhancing peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instructional strategies, resulting in marked gains in student comprehension and retention rates.
- Promoted a love for learning through interactive activities, cultivating a classroom culture that values curiosity and exploration.
Firework Tent Manager
Titans Fireworks
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed daily operations of the firework tent, ensuring optimal inventory levels and enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient service.
- Trained and supervised a team of sales associates, fostering a cooperative environment that boosted team performance and sales productivity.
- Employed a customer-first approach, actively engaging with patrons to enhance their experience and build lasting relationships.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2023
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Mentoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- Student engagement
- Group learning mechanics
- Technology integration
- Public speaking
- Sales methods
- Sales assistance
Timeline
Teacher
Anchor Academy
05.2024 - Current
Teacher
White County Schools
06.2023 - 05.2024
Firework Tent Manager
Titans Fireworks
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Tennessee Technological University