Nellie McDaniel

4051 Green Isle Way Apt 5, Saginaw, Michigan 48603

(312)-618-4729 | nrmcdani1109@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Anticipated: May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

WORK EXPERIENCE
Longterm Substitute Teacher April 2021-June 2021
 Assumed duties as main teacher for 6 & 7 grade ELA teacher while the teacher is on maternity leave.
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 Follow substitute plans, lesson plans, and creating my own lesson plans for 5 different ELA classes in 6th
and 7th grade.
 Facilitate open communication with parents/guardians.

Personal Tutor February 2021-Present

 Provide personal tutoring for an 8 grade student after school two days a week.
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 Provide tutoring services in all subject areas.

Direct Support Professional December 2019-Present

Community Mental Health of Central Michigan
 Work one-on-one with 2 different individuals with Down Syndrome in their homes as a Direct Support
Professional.
 Help with everyday chores, making meals, personal hygiene, transportation needs, and overall
independence and wellbeing.

Substitute Teacher August 2020-Present

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 Carry out all teacher duties/responsibilities for absent teachers in multiple grade levels.
 Follow substitute teacher plans provided by host teachers.
 Work with students in elementary and middle school classroom settings to provide educational support.

Behavior Technician December 2018-February 2020

ABA Connections of Central Michigan, Midland, MI
 Work one-on-one with several different clients for 3-6 hour shifts while pairing, running programming,
and maintaining safety.
 Work closely with other behavior technicians in a teamwork environment as well as helping with their
client’s needs and finding ways for our clients to interact safely and effectively.
 Partner with BCBAs to discuss programming strategies, client safety and concerns, effectiveness, and
prompts.

Camp Counselor June 2017- August 2018

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City, MI
 Worked in a team environment with four other camp counselors to tend to and entertain 30 children each
day.
 Maintained a safe and fun environment outside for children ages 6-12. Brainstormed ideas for activities
and crafts daily with other counselors as well as the supervisor.
 Communicated daily with parents through email, calls, and face to face interaction regarding scheduling,
billing, discipline, and sickness.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Alpha Sigma Alpha September 2017-Febuary 2019
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
 Maintain an academic standard of a 2.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and a minimum of twenty
volunteer hours for both the Fall and Winter Semesters. This includes volunteering at Girls on the Run,
Special Olympics, Special Olympics Pageant, and many other events.
 Attend weekly business meetings to discuss what the chapter will be involved in throughout the week.
 Appear at various local volunteer opportunities for several different organizations to ensure a positive
environment for the community.
 One of 5 chosen members to be on the Alpha Sigma Alpha- Delta Sigma Standards Board.

REFERENCES
Colleen Jurgess, Controller
Kingsley Lumber
850 E M113, Fife Lake, MI, 49633
(231) 632-2401

Nicole Arsenault, Self-Contained 6-8 Cognitive Impairment Teacher

Handy Middle School
601 Blend St, Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-1723

Rachel Wheeler Birgy, Quality Improvement Specialist

Great Start to Quality Northwest Resource Center
(231)384-0926