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Mckenna Gillespie 38W146 Toms Trail Drive, St. Charles, IL

630-234-6564
ELEMENTARY/ SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER mckennagillespie@yahoo.com

PROFILE
Resourceful and effective educator with extensive experience with English Language Learners.

EDUCATION
Loras College /2018
Bachelor of Arts |Elementary Education: Endorsements in Reading and Special Education
GPA: 3.4
Geneva Community High School / 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
High School English Teacher | Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic High School: Freshman, English Language Learners August 2018- Present
Student Teaching|Galena, IL
Galena Middle School Special Education: 5th-8th Grade January 2018- March 2018
Student Teaching|Dyersville, IA
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School: General Education Kindergarten March 2018- May 2018
Religious Education Teacher | Dubuque, IA
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church September 2014 – May 2017
• Taught 4th and 5th grade students
• Created and presented lesson plans in an engaging manor

EMPLOYMENT
Gymnastics Coach | Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Dance Studio and Gymnastics Club August 2017 - December 2017
• Coached competitive gymnastics team girls Levels 1-5
• Provided a learning process for athletes which instilled dedication, perseverance, leadership, and respect
First Year Experience Coordinator| Dubuque, IA
Loras College January 2018- December 2018
• Planned and implemented the incoming Freshman and transfer student orientations
• Responsible for freshman and transfer students overall experience and helped with their transition into college
Orientation Leader | Dubuque, IA
Loras College April 2015 – August 2016
• Worked closely with faculty, staff, and students on activities, social skills, and professional relationships
In-Home Childcare Provider | Geneva, IL
Various Homes June 2014 – August 2016
• Provided quality care, education, and entertainment for children
• Tutored children ages Kindergarten-5th grade over the summer
• Provided entertainment, activities, and safety for children in my care

SERVICE
Catholic Missionary | Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize August 2018 - Present
SOLT Catholic Missionary Teacher
• Served the Benque Viejo community by showing love to all my students
• Head coach of the girl’s volleyball team
• Spent time in the community by visiting student’s families
Morale Chair| Dubuque, IA
Loras College Dance Marathon September 2015- April 2018
• Executed the largest year-long student run philanthropy, with over 200 student participants and fundraising
a total of over $216,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
• Positions held:
2015- Education Chair 2016- Entertainment and Logistics Chair 2017- Morale and Dancer Relations Chair
Camp Counselor/Volunteer| Newark, IL
Dickson Valley Camp and Retreat Center June 2011 - present
• Counseled at weeklong camps called Camp ROCK that teach middle school students about Jesus
• As an adult volunteer at the camp, made sure everything ran smoothly, supervised middle and high school students
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti & Tegucigalpa, Honduras January, 2017 and March 2017
• Built houses by mixing cement, constructing a roof, and remodeling a kitchen
• Taught basic English to Haitian and Honduran children