Molly McDonald

Molly McDonald
820 Colonial Lane • Alpharetta, GA 30004 • (770) 570-0993 • molly.mcdonald@bobcats.gcsu.edu
Objective
Early Childhood Education Teacher Candidate willing to teach at K-5 grade level.
Education:
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education GPA 3.74
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA
May 2015
Successfully completed GACE Exam; EC 001 and 002
Study Abroad: Florence University of the Arts, Summer 2013
Teaching Experience
Dames Ferry Elementary School Gray, GA
August 2014-Present
Student Teaching Internship (Kindergarten)
• Assumed all classroom responsibilities and worked collaboratively with fellow teachers.
• Planned and implemented a ten day integrated Social Studies unit on American Symbols.
• Established a classroom management plan to cultivate a quality learning environment.
Putnam County Elementary School (7 weeks) Eatonton, GA
Spring 2014
Field Experience (Grade 3)
• Generated interactive family activities that fostered problem solving and the exploration of
manipulatives.
• Developed a social justice lesson concerning the relevant issue of bullying.
• Assembled a resource file designed to encourage critical thinking and problem solving.
Midway Elementary School (7 weeks) Milledgeville, GA
Spring 2014
Field Experience (Grade 1)
• Created play centers that incorporated movement and assessed students’ knowledge of the
characteristics and basic needs of animals.
• Partnered with families through the implementation of an interactive family literacy activity that focused
on the development of writing.
• Executed learning experiences that encompassed developmentally appropriate practices across the
CCGPS curriculum.
Ridge Road Primary School (7 weeks) Sandersville, GA
Field Experience (Kindergarten)
• Administered formative assessment to guide the planning of a unit on organisms.
• Facilitated a case study that included a Phonological Awareness Inventory and an Alphabet
Production/Spelling Inventory, to determine the instructional level of a student.
• Guided a Thanksgiving writing lesson that applied techniques from the writing process.
Fall 2013
Dames Ferry Elementary School (7 weeks) Gray, GA
Field Experience (Grade 5)
• Collaborated with the classroom and grade level teachers to implement effective lessons.
• Implemented an integrated lesson on point of view using the trade book, Math Curse.
• Studied the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of fifth graders.
Fall 2013
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Field Observation Experience
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (Grade 5, 15 hours) Alpharetta, GA
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (Grade 4, 15 hours) Alpharetta, GA
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School (Grade 3, 10 weeks) Alpharetta, GA
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
Spring 2011
Related Experience
ESOL Tutor: Milton High School Alpharetta, GA
Fall 2010-Spring 2011
• Assisted foreign students in the development of instructional strategies for a range of grade levels and
academic content areas.
Child Care Provider: North Point Ministries Alpharetta, GA
Summer 2012 and 2013
• Provided a nurturing environment in classrooms that ranged from eight to twelve students.
• Collaborated with caregivers to provide quality instruction and supervision.
Work Experience
Summer Intern Gwinnett Church: High School Ministry Duluth, GA
• Prioritized tasks in a fast-pace environment.
• Provided logistical support for a summer camp with over 2,000 students.
• Directed and communicated with small group leaders and volunteers.
Campus Leadership
Georgia College Miracle
Communications Chair
• Communicate information between the internal and external executive branches.
• Record information and suggestions from each meeting.
• Manage volunteers and delegate tasks.
Summer 2014
Fall 2014-Present
Fundraising Chair
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
• Organized and coordinated all fundraising events.
• Communicated with local businesses and corporations for sponsorships.
• Collectively raised a total of $51,670.52 for The Children’s Hospital of Macon.
Professional Development
Project Wet and Wild Certified
Student Georgia Association on Young Children
Presenter at the 48th Annual Georgia Association on Young Children Conference
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Presenter at the Fifth Annual Middle Georgia Diversity in Education Conference
Computer Skills
Instructional Technology: SmartBoard, iPad educational apps
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Honors
President’s List (2 semesters)
Dean’s List (4 semesters)
Hope Scholarship (2011-2015)
President's Volunteer Service Award (2014)