Molly McDonald
Molly McDonald 820 Colonial Lane • Alpharetta, GA 30004 • (770) 570-0993 • [email protected] Objective Early Childhood Education Teacher Candidate willing to teach at K-5 grade level. Education: Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education GPA 3.74 Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA May 2015 Successfully completed GACE Exam; EC 001 and 002 Study Abroad: Florence University of the Arts, Summer 2013 Teaching Experience Dames Ferry Elementary School Gray, GA August 2014-Present Student Teaching Internship (Kindergarten) • Assumed all classroom responsibilities and worked collaboratively with fellow teachers. • Planned and implemented a ten day integrated Social Studies unit on American Symbols. • Established a classroom management plan to cultivate a quality learning environment. Putnam County Elementary School (7 weeks) Eatonton, GA Spring 2014 Field Experience (Grade 3) • Generated interactive family activities that fostered problem solving and the exploration of manipulatives. • Developed a social justice lesson concerning the relevant issue of bullying. • Assembled a resource file designed to encourage critical thinking and problem solving. Midway Elementary School (7 weeks) Milledgeville, GA Spring 2014 Field Experience (Grade 1) • Created play centers that incorporated movement and assessed students’ knowledge of the characteristics and basic needs of animals. • Partnered with families through the implementation of an interactive family literacy activity that focused on the development of writing. • Executed learning experiences that encompassed developmentally appropriate practices across the CCGPS curriculum. Ridge Road Primary School (7 weeks) Sandersville, GA Field Experience (Kindergarten) • Administered formative assessment to guide the planning of a unit on organisms. • Facilitated a case study that included a Phonological Awareness Inventory and an Alphabet Production/Spelling Inventory, to determine the instructional level of a student. • Guided a Thanksgiving writing lesson that applied techniques from the writing process. Fall 2013 Dames Ferry Elementary School (7 weeks) Gray, GA Field Experience (Grade 5) • Collaborated with the classroom and grade level teachers to implement effective lessons. • Implemented an integrated lesson on point of view using the trade book, Math Curse. • Studied the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of fifth graders. Fall 2013 Molly McDonald, page 2 Field Observation Experience Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (Grade 5, 15 hours) Alpharetta, GA Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (Grade 4, 15 hours) Alpharetta, GA Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (Grade 3, 10 weeks) Alpharetta, GA Fall 2012 Fall 2011 Spring 2011 Related Experience ESOL Tutor: Milton High School Alpharetta, GA Fall 2010-Spring 2011 • Assisted foreign students in the development of instructional strategies for a range of grade levels and academic content areas. Child Care Provider: North Point Ministries Alpharetta, GA Summer 2012 and 2013 • Provided a nurturing environment in classrooms that ranged from eight to twelve students. • Collaborated with caregivers to provide quality instruction and supervision. Work Experience Summer Intern Gwinnett Church: High School Ministry Duluth, GA • Prioritized tasks in a fast-pace environment. • Provided logistical support for a summer camp with over 2,000 students. • Directed and communicated with small group leaders and volunteers. Campus Leadership Georgia College Miracle Communications Chair • Communicate information between the internal and external executive branches. • Record information and suggestions from each meeting. • Manage volunteers and delegate tasks. Summer 2014 Fall 2014-Present Fundraising Chair Fall 2013-Spring 2014 • Organized and coordinated all fundraising events. • Communicated with local businesses and corporations for sponsorships. • Collectively raised a total of $51,670.52 for The Children’s Hospital of Macon. Professional Development Project Wet and Wild Certified Student Georgia Association on Young Children Presenter at the 48th Annual Georgia Association on Young Children Conference National Association for the Education of Young Children National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators Presenter at the Fifth Annual Middle Georgia Diversity in Education Conference Computer Skills Instructional Technology: SmartBoard, iPad educational apps Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Honors President’s List (2 semesters) Dean’s List (4 semesters) Hope Scholarship (2011-2015) President's Volunteer Service Award (2014)
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