Mackensie (Beckey) Russell

7446 Craig Road, Blissfield, MI 49228

(517)673-5805
mbeckey411@gmail.com
www.mackensiebeckey.weebly.com
Objective
Dual certified elementary and special education teacher looking to educate kindergarten through twelfth grade
students through motivation and creativity.
Professional Profile
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal driven educator with a commitment to the social and emotional growth and
development of all children.
Education and Certification
Bachelor of Arts Siena Heights University, Adrian MI May 2013
Major: Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Minor: Elementary Planned (K-5)
Michigan Certification May 2013
Elementary all Subjects K-5
Special Education: Learning Disabilities K-12
1 Year Out of State Educator License State of Ohio July 2013 June 2014
Early Childhood PK-3
Early Childhood Generalist 4 -5
Ohio Educator License Pending August 2014
Early Childhood PK-3
Early Childhood Generalist 4-5
Intervention Specialist
Teaching Experience
Classroom Teacher
-Wildwood Environmental Academy, Maumee, OH August 2013 - Present
Kindergarten
Long Term Substitute Teacher March June 2012
-Blissfield Elementary School, Blissfield, MI
First through fifth grade, Special Education Resource Room

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Student Teacher
- Sutton Elementary School, Tecumseh, MI January - April 2013
First through fourth grade, Special Education Resource Room
- Ida Elementary School, Ida, MI August - December 2012
First grade
Other Work Experience
Blissfield Migrant Program: Classroom Teacher (6-12 grade), Blissfield, MI June 2013-Present (Summer)
Teaching math, language arts, and life skills to a wide range of students and academic abilities.
Nanny: Blissfield, MI June 2012-August 2013
Managing daily household routines and tutor children through a summer learning program.
Deerfield Public Schools: Preschool Teacher, Deerfield, MI August-December 2012
Taught preschool students pre-emergent skills and kindergarten readiness skills.
Sprouts Learning Center: Preschool Teacher, Tecumseh, MI May 2009-August 2012
Provided quality childcare and encouraged children to learn to their fullest potential.
Safety City: Teacher/Teacher Assistant, Blissfield, MI 2006-2013 (Summer)
Encourage and teach young children emergency procedures and how to safely live before entering kindergarten.
Awards and Professional Membership
Deans List, Siena Heights University 2009-2013
Magna Cum Laude honors 2013
Outstanding Student Teacher Award 2013
Other Certifications and Trainings
Infant/ Child/ Adult CPR and Basic First Aid
MLPP (Michigan Literacy Progress Profile) K-3
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grade; 4
th
5
th
grade
Touchmath
Delta Math/Math MATTERS
DRA 2
STAR Training (Early Literacy, Reading, Math)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)

Mackensie Beckey References
Elizabeth Lewin
School Leader
Wildwood Environmental Academy
Phone: 419-868-9890
elizabeth.lewin@leonagroup.com

Alyssa Gorski
Special Education Teacher
Blissfield Community Schools
Phone: 517-486-2162
agorski@blissfieldschools.us

Michelle Huffman
Elementary Teacher
Wildwood Environmental Academy
Phone: 419-787-3152
michelle.huffman@leonagroup.com

Dr. Carrie Mitchell
Director of Special Education/Assistant Professor
Siena Heights University
Phone: 517-264-7899
cmitchel@sienaheights.edu