Regan Mckay

• Hired as half-time kindergarten teacher

Key Contributions

• Preparing and presenting lessons that facilitate students' cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• -Utilized play-based instruction as constructive, purposeful play to support learning.
• Creating a learning environment that is safe and nurturing.
• Supervising children during lessons and on the playground.
• Assisting students to resolve conflict with others.
• -Created student portfolios as record of student progress in all developmental areas throughout year.
• -Used observational data and ongoing anecdotal records of each child's progress during daily activities.
• Monitoring and notifying caregivers of students' progress.
• Attending meetings with staff and caregivers, as required.
• -attended professional development and professional learning circles and uses resources and learned practices to support children's educational needs.
• -Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
• -Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

-shifted to the role of diversity education teacher after being hired as half time kindergarten and half time prep coverage

-this is a half time position

Key Contributions

• -Provided lesson plans, and instructional materials used in teaching diverse learners to collegues.
• -Analyzed student achievement data and created intervention groups accordingly.
• -Worked with other educators to create small group instruction allowing more time and opportunities for targeted, individualized instruction for all students.
• - Help teachers in implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).
• -Created Inclusion and Intervention Plans, collaboratively worked with Response to Intervention teams, including parents, administration, general educators, and any other service providers to develop and implement services to meet unique needs of each child, enhance development and learning, and support priorities and areas of concerns.
• Administered WIAT-II to assess students' strengths and weaknesses (lagging skills)
• -As team leader, took on extra responsibilities, including helping colleagues analyze data and fine-tune instructional strategies and coaching and co-teaching.
• -Ensured that I was involved in professional development, effective ongoing follow-up assistance, and support for collaborative teaming with other division Diversity Education Teachers
• -Successfully delivered specialized instruction, intervention, and support to students at intensive intervention level.
• -Collaborated with IIP team members during goal development, strategies goals, and problem-solving with IIP team members when necessary to intensify instruction.
• -Contributed to effective communication with families by building relationships and using written notes and informal conversations or e-mail.
• -Worked with families, staff, and students to gather complete picture of child's growth and development.
• -Maintained professional attitude by being responsive to needs of each child and their families while balancing need for confidentiality.

• -Delivered Leveled Literacy Intervention lessons to small groups of targeted students (grades 1-3)
• -Supported English language learners by providing targeted instruction in vocabulary development and comprehension strategies.
• -Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies to address specific areas of need.
• -Strengthened oral communication skills by regularly engaging students in conversation practice during one-on-one sessions or group activities.
• -Worked collaboratively with classroom teachers to provide consistent and appropriate interventions

• Hired as half-time Pre-K teacher

Key Contributions

• providing experiences in the areas of social-emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development
• planning and hosting family engagement events
• working and collaborating with other Pre-K teachers for support and knowledge sharing
• observe and assess student development
• develop relationships with students and families based on mutual respect and trust
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

-taught various grade levels from kindergarten to grade 5

-was teaching kindergarten when I left

Key

• Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Participate in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
• Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
• Took on a leadership role in planning school wide events such as literacy and numeracy nights, field days, and field trips.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with colleagues and community members by participating in community events.