Mckynzie Bouches

(540) 841-5175 | bouchemb@dukes.jmu.edu

A preservice teacher looking to obtain a teaching position in an elementary school. Dedicated educator
hoping to inspire and encourage students to succeed.

Education
MASTERS IN THE ARTS OF EDUCATION | MAY 2019 | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | MAY 2018 | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

· Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
o Concentration: Humanities and Social Sciences
· Minor: Elementary Education
· Minor: Exceptional Education-non teaching

Skills & Abilities

· Leadership
o First Year Orientation Guide at JMU (August 2015)
o Intramural captain
· Classroom Management
· Kappa Delta Pi International Educational Honors Society
· Kappa Delta Pi Educators Conference

Experience
PRACTICUM | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY | JANUARY 2017-APRIL 2017
· Working in a Pre-K classroom at Linville Edom Elementary once a week for 16 weeks. Helped with
small groups, whole group lessons, and read alouds.

PRACTICUM | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY | JANUARY 2018-APRIL 2018

· Working in a third grade classroom at Hugh K Cassell Elementary once a week for 16 weeks. Helped
with everyday activities and taught four lessons (two formally observed).

PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP | COMPANY | OCTOBER 2015-CURRENT

· Personal attendant for young boy (age 3 1/2) providing every day care at home, preschool, and
appointments.