Mikayla Mallison
Ward
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Cabot Public School District
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized technology to create dynamic learning experiences, preparing students for digital world.
- Designed assessments to measure student progress, informing instructional adjustments for improved understanding.
- Developed individualized learning strategies for students to enhance academic performance.
- Created a safe and inclusive atmosphere to support social-emotional development for all learners.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Classroom Teacher
North Little Rock School District
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Upheld and enhanced classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized lesson plans using the Live-Binder for long-term interim assignments.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes.
- Took over class for 4 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Manager
David's Burgers
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, maximizing repeat business.
- Completed staffing schedule weekly to ensure success for the following weeks to come.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Key Holder
Bath & Body Works
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations including opening, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
- Motivated employees to success and pointed out areas of improvement
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Education
Master of Science - Library Media And Technology Specialist
Southern Arkansas University
08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Technological Skills
- Critical thinking
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Collaborative Environments
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Cabot Public School District
08.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher
North Little Rock School District
06.2021 - 06.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
02.2021 - 05.2021
Key Holder
Bath & Body Works
11.2016 - 12.2017
Manager
David's Burgers
09.2015 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Master of Science - Library Media And Technology Specialist
Southern Arkansas University
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