Makenzie Brock
Andersonville
Summary
To Obtain a position that challenges me and provides me with new opportunities to reach my full potential and expand my skills.
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Child Creations
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Preparing materials for lessons and activities, helping teachers manage student behavior, and help with record keeping.
- Also responsible for working with children one on one and teaching children basic skills, and developing strategies to improve creating a strong foundation for a successful future.
- Following children’s leads, and preferences.
- Talking to children throughout the day and conveying information to children and their parents.
- Fostering a positive learning environment and help build positive relationships.
- Modeled high standards of conduct and acting as an advocate for the needs of students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Anderson County Schools
Andersonville
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Modified instructional materials as needed for special education students.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Adapted lesson plans to maintain continuity in student learning during teacher absences.
Teaching Assistant
Fairview Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2023
After School Childcare Counselor
YMCA
01.2019 - 01.2021
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Education, Social Sciences
University of The Cumberlands
10-2025
Associates Degree - Science
Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge, TN05-2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Creative
- Conflict resolution
Leadership Experience
- Modeled high standards of conduct
- Acting as an advocate for the needs of students
Communication Skills
- Following children’s leads and preferences
- Talking to children throughout the day
- Conveying information to children and their parents
- Fostering a positive learning environment
- Helping build positive relationships
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Child Creations
02.2024 - 10.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Anderson County Schools
08.2023 - 11.2023
Teaching Assistant
Fairview Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2023
After School Childcare Counselor
YMCA
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Education, Social Sciences
University of The Cumberlands
Associates Degree - Science
Roane State Community College