MICHAEL MCKINNEY
LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
CONTACT
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PROFILE
Highly skilled and passionate English teacher with 13 years of experience in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments. Committed to fostering a love for literature and language in students while instilling strong communication and critical thinking skills. Known for employing innovative teaching methodologies to promote active participation and maximize student comprehension. Excellent interpersonal skills, establishing positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents to facilitate a collaborative and supportive educational community.
Master of Arts in Teaching 2010
Secondary English Education
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
Relevant Coursework:
Curriculum Development in Secondary Schools
Literary Theory
Understanding Learners
Teaching Exceptional Children
Writing Teacher’s Workshop
Reading Workshop
Approaches to Teaching Literature
The Study and Teaching of English
Bachelor of Science 2004
Communication/Public Relations
Kennesaw State University,
Kennesaw, GA
EXPERIENCE
Arabia Mountain High School-DeKalb County
2010-2017, 2020-2023
9th Grade Literature and Composition
10th Grade World Literature
11th Grade American Literature
AP Literature teacher
AP Language Teacher
Drama
Teacher of the Year Nominee-2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Testing Coordinator/Testing Committee
Student Government Sponsor
10th Grade Class Sponsor
100 percent pass rate on GHSWT (2012)
Chattahoochee High School-Fulton County
2017-2020
9th Grade Literature and Composition
9th Grade Honors Literature and Composition
AP Language teacher
Quiz Bowl Assistant Coach
GSA Club Sponsor