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Makenzie Matthews

@makenziematthews

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Dedicated educator and customer-focused professional with training and development expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a customer-facing or educational role where I can apply my teaching, IEP, and training skills, grow professionally, and contribute to student or client success.

I am a dedicated educator with a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and a strong background in training, development, and customer-facing roles. I bring hands-on experience teaching Kindergarten, Pre-K, infants, and students with special needs, integrating IEP goals into daily instruction.

I have a proven record of building lesson plans, differentiating instruction, assessing student progress, and maintaining classroom records. I also have experience designing curricula to meet developmental goals and delivering individualized one-on-one support.

Earlier roles in healthcare as a State Tested Nursing Assistant and Activity Director strengthened my caregiving, documentation, and communication skills, and taught me to manage schedules and coordinate programs for vulnerable populations. I also have retail leadership experience where I trained new associates and handled cash-management responsibilities.

I am motivated to leverage my training and customer-service background in a professional, customer-facing environment where I can continue to develop my instructional and program-management skills while contributing to a team focused on student or client growth.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Special Education Teacher

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ESCCO

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Design and deliver differentiated lessons and IEP-driven instruction for students with mild-to-intensive special needs, conduct assessments, and maintain progress reports to improve student outcomes.

IEP Development Lesson planning Special Education Assessments Classroom Management

Pre-K & Infant Teacher

The Goddard School

Jul 2023 - Nov 2023 (4 months)

Led classroom instruction for pre-K and infant groups, developed age-appropriate curricula, managed classroom safety and records, and communicated progress with families and staff.

Early Childhood Education Lesson planning Curriculum Development Classroom Management Communication With Families Safety Procedures Toddler Care

Kindergarten Teacher

Columbus Performance Academy

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)

Planned and implemented kindergarten curriculum, differentiated instruction for diverse learners, tracked student progress, and coordinated with families and staff to support academic development.

Kindergarten Instruction Lesson planning Classroom Management Curriculum Development

Activity Director

Hudson Elms Nursing Home

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Planned and led recreational programs and activities for elderly residents to promote social engagement and healthy lifestyles, and managed scheduling and assistance for events.

Scheduling Event Management Communication Documentation

State Certified Nursing Assistant

Woodlands

Apr 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Provided personal care and daily living assistance to residents, monitored and reported health changes, assisted with admissions/discharges, and supported families and senior staff.

Patient Care Documentation Team Collaboration CPR

Sales Associate / Team Lead

Lane Bryant

Jun 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 2 months)

Provided customer-focused retail service, managed cash functions, maintained sales metrics above targets, and trained new associates on daily operations and processes.

Customer Service Cash Management Retail Sales Merchandising Performance Metrics