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M A C K E N ZI E R . A N D E R S O N
andermac@mail.gvsu.edu
3810 Wynbrooke Dr.
Lansing, MI 48906
(517)599-3661

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a teacher’s aide with an opportunity to be dedicated to providing
comprehensive teaching support and student growth.

EDUCATION

DeWitt High School DeWitt, MI

Graduation June 2013
High School Diploma

Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Expected December 2018
 Major: Comp Sci & Arts
 Minor: Elementary Certification

SPECIAL NEEDS EXPERIENCE

Son-Rise Program Zeeland, MI.

Volunteer 08/16-06/17
 Construct activities and games in order to develop social skills in a child with Autism
 Provide one-on-one instruction in speech and occupational therapies
 Observe and record development of child

West Michigan Special Hockey Association Grand Rapids, MI.

Volunteer 05/15-08/17
 Aid children in preparing and getting in gear
 Supervise children on the ice for safety purposes

Nanny Dorr, MI.

Employee 02/15-09/17
 Teach child basic knowledge and skills
 Work alongside speech and occupational therapists
 Implement behavior management plans
 Construct activities and games in order to develop social skills in a child with Autism
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INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tutor Wyoming, MI.

West Godwin Elementary (4th Grade) 02/16-04/16
 Created many different lesson plans in reading
 Encouraged confidence in reading skills
 Utilized lessons from class to assist in improving reading comprehension

Tutor Allendale, MI.

Allendale Elementary (3rd Grade) 03/15-04/15
 Developed and apply mathematical lesson plans
 Helped aid in developmental learning skills to forward education

EMPLOYMENT

In-Home Nanny: Marie Sly Hudsonville, MI.

Employee 11/14- Current
 Care for three children, ages 1, 3, and a 6-year-old diagnosed with Autism
 Get children ready for daily activities, meal preparation, and play games
 Clean and organize the home

In- Home Nanny: Robin Glassner West Olive, MI

Employee 10/15-08/17
 Provide meals for the children
 Take the five-year-old to preschool, and while she is in preschool occupy the two-year-
old at the library or run errands
 Put both girls down for a nap from 1-3
 Clean up the main living area after the girls are done playing

Renos North Sports Bar DeWitt, MI

Waitress/Bartender 06/15-08/16
 Provide customers with a satisfactory visit
 Provide customers with drinks and meals that they will enjoy
 Being respectful and timely with the meal that the customer ordered
 Maintain a fun and lively experience, while having a safe one as well
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REFERENCES

Robin Glassner
Past Employer/teacher
Nanny
West Olive, MI 49460
231-571-0430

Natalie Murphy
Current Employer/teacher
Nanny
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-822-6190

Cindy McKenzie
Past Employer
Nanny
Rockford, MI 49341
616-258-9895

Nikki Revak
Friend/coworker
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
815-791-5072