Mackenzie Skinner
Louisbourg,Canada
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
CBVRCE
Sydney, Nova Scotia
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised students during recess and lunch to ensure safety.
- Provided individualized support to students needing extra assistance in subjects.
- Implemented classroom routines to ensure students remained on schedule and functioned at a consistent level.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
Long-term Substitute Teacher- Riverside Elementary
CBVRCE
Mira , NS
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided instruction for a Grade 3/4 split, delivering curriculum-aligned lessons.
- Cultivated an inclusive and structured classroom environment enhancing student engagement and well being.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, supporting students with academic/behavioural goals.
- Designed assessments, monitored achievement, and provided meaningful feedback to guide learning.
- Compiled report cards, established individualized program plans (IPPs), and coordinated parent/guardian teacher conferences.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure consistent routines, smooth learning transitions, and clear communication with families.
Student Teacher - Grade 1/Grade 3/Grade 5
Coxheath Elementary
Coxheath, Nova Scotia
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Planned inclusive lessons and assessed student learning.
- Provided individualized support and maintained a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with staff and families to support student success.
- Used technology and continued professional learning to strengthen instruction.
Student teacher Observations
Harbourside Elementary
, NS
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students and teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Cape Breton University
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies
Cape Breton University
05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Patience and adaptability
Certification
• Nova Scotia Teacher Certification: 768481
•CBVRCE: 40109842
•CBVRCE: 40109842
Volunteer
- Volleyball Coach- Riverside Elementary School (Elementary & Middle)
- T-Ball Coach, Louisbourg, NS
- Comfort Closet Volunteer, Harbourside Elementary, NS
- Youth Peer & Outreach Program Volunteer, Sydney, NS
- Assisted with events and community engagement, Louisbourg NS
Professional development
- Think SRSD - Trever Leblanc, 10/24/25
- Safe schools - Suzanne Brown Riverside 09/29/25
- Trauma-Informed Practice, Trever Leblanc, Jillian, 04/30/25
- Principals' Perspectives on Professionalism, Trever Leblanc, 11/12/24
- Blanket Smudging, Marjorie Graves, Kylie Cabot, 11/07/24
- Assistive Technology Presentation: Classroom AT Supports Across MTSS and the Program Planning, Jessica Boudreau, 10/22/24
- English Language Learners in the Classroom, Millie George, 10/08/24
References
Suzanne Brown- Principal Riverside Elementary School (902-217-5732)
Lee Ann Astephen-Principal Robin Foote Elementary (902-217-5740)
Kurt Kublek- Vice-Principal Shipyard Elementary (902-574-0996)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
CBVRCE
09.2025 - Current
Long-term Substitute Teacher- Riverside Elementary
CBVRCE
09.2025 - 12.2025
Student Teacher - Grade 1/Grade 3/Grade 5
Coxheath Elementary
09.2024 - 04.2025
Student teacher Observations
Harbourside Elementary
05.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies
Cape Breton University