McKenzie Traver

38668 Filly Drive

Sterling Heights, MI. 48310
Tel: (586) 354-0067
Email: kenztraver@gmail.com

Core Qualifications

Patient Problem solver Responsible

Fast learner Attention to detail Friendly
Time Management Efficient Creative

Career Focus

I graduated from Oakland University and received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
Always aspired to help children learn and grow. From a young age, I babysat children.
Hard-working, looking to obtain a new job as an Elementary Teacher.

Education

2009-2013 Sterling Heights High School Sterling Heights, MI

2013-2016 Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI

2016-2024 Oakland University Auburn Hills, MI

Work Experience

2016-2018 KINDERCARE / CHILDTIME Sterling Heights, MI

Lead Pre-K / Preschool Teacher

-Develop and implement curriculum.
-Support creativity and learning.
-Provide supervision during activities.
-Select age-appropriate developmental materials for the classroom.
-Keep classroom neat and organized.
-Provide parents with progress reports.

2018-2021 CLINTON VALLEY & FOX ELE. Clinton Twp/Macomb, MI

Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

-Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist with planning, development, and
implementation of instructional, behavioral, and therapeutic activities.
-Participate as a member of staff teams addressing the education process of students with
disabilities.
2022-Present WARREN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Substitute Teacher / K – 12th Grade

-Conducting learning procedures and following the plans of lessons, units, and projects.
-Meeting the different goals and objectives of the curriculum and using instructional procedures
and materials.
-Managing classroom behavior and maintaining classroom cleanliness.
-Checking student attendance and explaining homework.
-Creating reports to inform the regular teacher of the students' progress and challenges.
-Reporting to the principal at the school to which they are assigned.

April 2024 – May 2024 Holden Elementary WCS Sterling Heights, MI

Long Term Special Education Substitute / 4th & 5th Grade

-Assessing students’ skills and educational needs

-Adapting lesson plans to meet each students’ individualized needs
-Tracking students’ performance
-Developing, modifying, and updating IEPs
-Discussing students’ progress with their other teachers
-Providing small group instruction
-Writing and delivering lesson plans
-Collaborating with their students’ other teachers to ensure they’re meeting their student’s needs

References

Gina Frawley Friend Known 10+ years (586) 596-1096

Kendall Shattuck Past Employer Known 6 years (586) 164-8850

Cheryl Priemer Principal at Holden Known 1 year (586) 825-2670