Holly McDonnell

6018 Hosta Court Elkridge, MD 20175

443-545-4779 hmcdon2@students.towson.edu
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Dual Certification Early Childhood and Special Education May 2017
Towson University, Towson, MD
3.699 GPA; Deans List Fall 2015-present
Completed Praxis II
Maryland Childcare Credential Program- Level 5 June 2016
Field Experience:
Dayton Oaks Elementary School, Dayton Maryland January 2017-present
Teacher Intern- Grade 2
Plan and teach language arts, advanced mathematics, health, science, and social studies
Organize and implement Daily 5 framework
Differentiate and adapt lesson based on students learning diversities and needs
Select formal and summative assessments to assess student learning needs and comprehension
Implement lesson on area of irregular shapes in student-drawn robots to promote problem solving
in math
Stevens Forest Elementary School, Columbia, Maryland August- December 2016
Teacher Intern- Academic Life Skills Grades 3-5
Planned and taught mathematics, reading, and writing at Title I school
Facilitated effective classroom management using ticket rewards for being responsible,
respectful, and ready that could be exchanged for prizes
Drafted student individualized education plan goals and participated in IEP meeting
Used low tech assistive devices such as reading windows and highlighters for reading support
Used money, base ten blocks, and place value math manipulatives to teach three-digit place value
Infants and Toddlers, Rosedale, Maryland March- May 2016
Student teacher- preschool age 2
Encouraged social, emotional, and adaptive functioning skills
Observed home visit implementation of DAYC-2 assessment
Towson Child Care Center Towson, Maryland January-March 2016
Student teacher- preschool age 2
Collaborated and communicated effectively with teacher
Planned and implemented preschool science lesson on magnets
Battle Grove Elementary School, Dundalk, Maryland September-December 2015
Student Teacher- Early Childhood Special Education Preschool-age 4
Planned and implemented cloze reading activities in Title I environment
Developed literacy bag for student literacy skills enhancement
Created thematic prop box to enhance student learning in centers
Related Experience:
Monsignor Slade Elementary School, Glen Burnie, Maryland May 2014-January 2017
Preschool teacher aide and Kindergarten-3rd grade after school care teacher
Helped with homework
Worked cooperatively with families
Created and implemented circle time activities
Martar Swim School, Elkridge, Maryland August 2012- April 2013
Special needs swim instructor/lifeguard/front desk
 Adapted and instructed swim lessons based on individuals needs
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Other Experience:
Panera Bread, Hanover, Maryland August 2013- April 2014
Dining room staff and cashier
Maintained good customer service while handling food order placements
Professional Membership:
Towson University Delta Delta Delta Fraternity Spring 2014-present
Towson University Council for Exceptional Children Fall 2015-Fall 2016
Officer- Secretary
Awards:
Girl Scout Silver Award 2009
Girl Scout Bronze Award 2007
 Holly McDonnell
6018 Hosta Court Elkridge, MD 20175
443-545-4779 hmcdon2@students.towson.edu
Professional References:
Amy Noggle, Ph.D.
Towson University Professor
410-704-4848
anoggle@towson.edu
Field Advisor and Professor

Debbie Tessier, Ph.D.

Towson University Professor
443-801-3096
dtessier@towson.edu
Field Advisor and Professor

Alison Brauer
HCPSS Academic Life Skills Special Educator and Case Manager
423-741-2990
alison_brauer@hcpss.org
Fall 2016 Field Placement Mentor Teacher

Alice Kolansy
HCPSS 2nd Grade Teacher
443-956-9914
Alice_Kolasny@hcpss.org
Spring 2017 Field Placement Mentor Teacher