Mackenzie M.

DeLeo

3674 East Saddle Back Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424

(585) 313-0133
mdeleo@keuka.edu

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position teaching Early Childhood Education and/or Early Childhood Special Education.

CERTIFICATION:

NYS Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2)

NYS Initial Certification in Special Education (Birth-2)

Anticipated
Anticipated

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education/ Early Childhood Special Education with a Minor in American
Sign Language
Keuka College, Keuka Park, NY
December 2014
New York States Regents Diploma
Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua, NY
June 2010

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES:

Happiness House/ Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association, Canandaigua, NY

September 2014- October 2014
Grade Pre-School
Taught a preschool classroom with six students with special needs
Utilized multiple teaching methods that included visual, tactical and auditory materials
Communicated with parents through weekly newsletters
Participated actively in faculty meetings and curriculum workshops
St. Marys School, Canandaigua, NY
October 2014- December 2014
Grade 1
Taught a first grade regular education class
Guided students learning during classroom activities
Adapted and modified lessons to meet the needs of the students
Designed, planned, and implemented lessons in the areas of reading, writing, and math aligned to the Common
Core standards
Planned and implemented a thematic unit on penguins

FIELD PERIOD EXPERIENCES:

Newark Education Center/ Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Newark, NY
July/August 2012
Assisted students with behavioral/management needs
Directed reading and math centers daily
Collaborated with special education teacher to support student learning
Assisted in the implementation of the daily schedule under the direction of the special education teacher
Naples Elementary School, Naples, NY
Supervised reading group center daily
Designed lesson plans aligned with common core state standards
Supported positive classroom management system

January/February 2012

Assisted in the administration of tests and assessments

Newark Education Center/ Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES, Newark, NY

July/August 2011
Assisted students with developmental disabilities
Directed at least one learning center daily
Guided students learning during classroom activities under the direction of the education teacher
Canandaigua Primary School, Canandaigua, NY
Assisted with test administration and assessments
Observed daily activities of teacher
Organized activities for 14-16 children ages 4 to 5 years old

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Newark Education Center/ Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES, Newark, NY

Midlakes Education Center/ Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES, Phelps, NY
One to one aide
Supervised and assisted students with special needs
Assisted students in physical care tasks
Supported instruction as directed by special education teacher

January 2011

Summer 2012/2013
Summer 2014

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Server
Eddie OBriens Bar and Grill, Canandaigua NY
Provides customer services an efficient and courteous manner
Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Works proactively within a team

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS:

George H. Ball Scholarship, Keuka College, Keuka Park NY
Deans List, Keuka College, Keuka Park NY
Honor Roll, Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua NY

June 2008 to present

Mackenzie M. DeLeo

3674 East Saddle Back Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424

(585) 313-0133
mdeleo@keuka.edu

REFERENCES:
Meghan Kenny
First Grade Teacher
St. Marys Catholic School
95 North Main Street.
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(774)-279-0783
mkenny@dor.org
Martha French
Education Professor
Keuka College
141 Central Ave.
Keuka Park, NY 14478
(585)-394-8120
mmfrench@keuka.edu
Julie Braniecki
School Psychologist
Victor Central School District
119 Arlington Park.
Canandaigua NY, 14424
(585) 415-3185
JulieBraniecki@gmail.com
Debbie Buck
Pre-K Teacher
Canandaigua Primary School
96 W Gibson Street.
Canandaigua NY, 14424
(585) 259-9051
dbuck@canandaiguaschools.org