Mackenzie Smyth
Temiskaming Shores,ON
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nipissing University Student Placement
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard Public School)
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Continued collaboration with Grade 2 classroom teacher across all curriculum areas.
- Provides differentiated instruction to support a variety of learning strengths and needs.
- Employs behavioural supports to support students' social emotional learning.
Nipissing University Student Placement
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard Public School)
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked closely with Grade 2 teacher to provide Literacy, Numeracy and Physical Education programming.
- Planning and implementing engaging lessons.
- Worked with individual students to further skills development and provide targeted support.
Supply Teacher
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard PS and Timiskaming District SS)
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed provided lesson plans accurately, while ensuring class engagement and participation.
- Managed student behaviour, ensuring a positive classroom dynamic.
- Worked collaboratively with staff in and out of the classroom, creating positive professional relationships.
University of Guelph Student Placement
Wellington Catholic District School Board (St. Michael Catholic School)
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked closely with a classroom teacher to provide literacy and numeracy support to struggling students
- Demonstrated creativity, patience and flexibility while working with challenging behaviours
- Worked with individual students to improve their fine and gross motor skills.
Supply Early Childhood Educator
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard Public School)
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Aided in the development of independent self-care skills; including toileting
- Supported kindergarten students with the development of executive functioning skills, such as dressing and preparing winter outerwear
- Assisted in play-based learning
Supply Educational Assistant
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard PS and Timiskaming District SS)
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked one-on-one with students who struggle with self-regulation
- Assisted students with sensory processing difficulties.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior Division
Nipissing University
North Bay, Ontario04.2025
Bachelor of Applied Science - Adult Development, Aging And Health
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario04.2021
High School Diploma -
Timiskaming District Secondary School
New Liskeard, Ontario06.2017
Skills
- Ability to work independently and as a valued member of a team
- Extensive knowledge in the field of human development, health and aging
- Experience with vulnerable populations
- Critical thinking and problem solver
Timeline
Nipissing University Student Placement
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard Public School)
02.2024 - 03.2024
Nipissing University Student Placement
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard Public School)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Supply Teacher
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard PS and Timiskaming District SS)
02.2023 - 06.2023
University of Guelph Student Placement
Wellington Catholic District School Board (St. Michael Catholic School)
09.2019 - 12.2019
Supply Early Childhood Educator
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard Public School)
05.2019 - 06.2019
Supply Educational Assistant
District School Board Ontario North East (New Liskeard PS and Timiskaming District SS)
05.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior Division
Nipissing University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Adult Development, Aging And Health
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
Timiskaming District Secondary School