Patrick MacKenzie
230 Holmdene Blvd. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(248) 506-5448 patmackenzie21@[Link]
OBJECTIVE
Incorporate life experiences to help inspire and guide students in a
secondary science teaching position.
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI June 2016-Present
Graduate Teacher Certification Program Prerequisites
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI May 2015
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Kinesiology
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher Assisting Wyoming High School August 2018-December 2018
● Assisted mentor teachers in secondary biology, chemistry, and AP
chemistry classrooms.
● Facilitated small group learning sessions with students.
● Helped students in a one on one capacity that needed extra help.
Student Teacher Wyoming High School January 2019 -Present
● Designed unit plans and daily lessons to meet NGSS standards.
● Incorporated differentiated lessons to meet needs of diverse learners.
● Utilized Google Classroom for formative assessment strategies.
● Collaborated with chemistry department for the organization and
development of unit plans and lab activities.
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EduStaff Substitute Teacher Kent ISD February 2016-Present
● Establish and enforce behavioral expectations within each classroom.
● Advise students in execution of teachers’ lesson plans.
● Adapt to different school procedures and classroom technologies.
● Produce a daily report for all teachers.
Varsity Baseball Coach Byron Center High School Dec. 2018-Present
● Designed and communicated daily practice plans.
● Facilitated small group instruction to enhance player performance
based on positional need.
● Organize events, such as camps, with members of the community.
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
Google Classroom
● Received training on Google Classroom through Grand Valley State
University’s GTC Program.
● Utilized and operated Google Classroom daily in student teaching
placement.
Interactive Whiteboards
● Received training on Smartboards through Grand Valley State
University’s GTC Program.
● Integrated Clevertouch board use while in student teaching.
ATHLETICS
Central Michigan University Baseball Mount Pleasant, MI 2010-2015
● Mid-American Conference Champions (2015)
● Team Captain (2014, 2015)
● Team MVP (2015)
● 1st Team All-MAC (2015)
Detroit Tigers Norwich, CT June 2015-September 2015
● Selected in 28th Round of 2015 MLB Draft
● Second Baseman for the Connecticut Tigers A (2015)
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LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
Student Athlete Advisory Committee August 2013-May 2015
● Connected Central Michigan University athletes with Mount Pleasant
community events.
● Produced and hosted award show fundraiser for Special Olympics of
Michigan, raising $9,000 in the process.
● Volunteered in community schools reading to elementary classrooms.
ONLINE PORTFOLIO
My online portfolio can be reached at: [Link]