McKenzie Sigle

mckenzie@sigle.com • (214) 926- 2435 • www.linkedin.com/in/mckenziesigle

2205 W 11th St Apt 422, Houston, TX 77008

SUMMARY
Educator with 4+ years of professional experience in various learning spaces who is passionate
about building classroom community and inspiring a love for learning through critical thinking.
Most recently served in a director role at a sleepaway camp, serving 1,000+ campers a year.
Seeking to return to the classroom to make an impact working directly with youth.

EDUCATION & LICENSE

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas August 2014-May 2018
• BSE in Elementary Education, Minor in Linguistics
• GPA: 3.92
Texas Educator Certificate, Classroom Teacher Valid October 2021-April 2027
• Core Subjects with STR, Grades EC-6
• Mathematics, Grades 4-8
• English as a Second Language Supplemental, Grade EC-8

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director, Union for Reform Judaism Greene Family Camp May 2018-Present
• Manage end-to-end hiring process for 200+ staff members from recruiting to
onboarding for summer season and weekend retreats.
• Create and facilitate interactive week-long training programs for leadership and
summer employees and provide tools for professional and personal development.
• Organize and adapt all-camp schedules for 450+ campers.
Student Teacher, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools August 2017-May 2018
• Applied and selected for Professional Development Schools (Title I School) Program.
• Managed classrooms of up to 30 students in kindergarten and fourth grade.
• Differentiated instruction to meet specific student needs at all levels and provided
accommodations based on IEP goals.
• Collaborated with a team of teachers to map out curricular instruction and unit plans
while introducing a new district-wide math curriculum.
• Developed and taught engaging lessons aligned to state and district standards.
• Motivated students by implementing a new classroom management system rooted in
positive reinforcement and family communication.
Religious School Director, Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC)
• Planned Judaic and Hebrew curriculum for grades 2-6. August 2017-May 2018
• Communicated weekly with parents about learning, concerns, and upcoming events.
Unit Head, Union for Reform Judaism Greene Family Camp June-August 2017
• Directly oversaw a unit of 180+ campers ages 6-10 for eight weeks.
• Supervised, scheduled, and counseled 35 college aged staff members.
• Accommodated the emotional, physical, and mental needs of all campers.
• Directly communicated with the camp director, camper care coordinator, and parents.