Jenny Mckay

337 Evan Picone Drive , Henderson, NV 89014 Cell: 702-370-2569 jlmcka1@interact.ccsd.net

Objective: I want to obtain a full-time teaching position at an elementary school here in Las Vegas where students have the encouragement of wonderful teachers and where cooperation and engagement are valued. Summary: Caring paraprofessional with 3+ years of substitute teaching experience, over 100+ hours of observation hours in several fields of study, willingness to learn, focused, productive, reliable Education: Nevada State College (NSC) 2013 Henderson, Nevada, United States Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education I am currently student teaching right now and will graduate in December 2013 upon completion with a 3.52 G.P.A., Cum Laude. College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Las Vegas , Nevada, United States Elementary Education 65+ credits Valley High School 1992 Las Vegas , Nevada, United States General Education High School Diploma-3.1 G.P.A Skills:

Managing classroom for diverse populations Excellent classroom management ideas Strong collaborator Tutor TESOL certification Use of positive reinforcement Age-appropiate lesson planning Knowledge and use of Smartboard and Elmo projector

Curriculum Development Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Volunteered as student guidance counselor and tutor to help students resolve either personal or educational issues with the Helping You, Helping Me program. Worked closely with the ECS at Booker Elementary School and attended many voluntary trainings during my time there; such as the Envisions Math Program, Ipad, and Easy Grade Pro. Took part in a six-week concentration for Explict Phonics. Awards: Deans List- Fall 2010-Spring 2012 Presidential Scholarship Work History: Student Teaching August 2013 to December 2013 Kermit R. Booker Senior Empowerment Elementary School- Las Vegas During student teaching I was responsible for all aspects of teaching in the classroom including grading, classroom management, parent relationships and lesson planning. Full-time Substitute Teacher December 2012 to March 2013 Joseph E. Thiriot Elementary School- Las Vegas, NV I taught full-time for a third-grade teacher who was out on maternity leave. I attended grade-level and whole school meetings. Additionally, I was responsible for all aspects of teaching in the classroom including grading, classroom management, parent relationships and lesson planning. Substitute Teaching Requested by Many Schools Fall 2003 to May 2013

Reservation Agent February 2006 to August 2012 MGM Resorts International Las Vegas, NV As a reservation agent servicing diverse population from all over the world, it increased my ability to work with others effectively. This job made me more patient and gave me additional knowledge in dealing with all types of people. I can use this skill when working with diverse students as well. Community Involvement TESOL certified (2013) Nevada Substitute Teacher Certificate, 1993-1996 and 2012-current Volunteer, Angel Tree, 1990-present Tutor, Helping You, Helping Me, 1990-1992 Kappa Delta Pi, 2012-present, currently Secretary of Alpha Zeta Gamma Chapter, NSC

References are available upon request.