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Monekia Mcknight

Monekia Mcknight

Lexington

Summary

A knowledgeable educator with a strong foundation in teaching secondary English. Proven success in classroom instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement. Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding. Ready to bring strong leadership, organizational expertise, and a student-centered approach to an administrative role.



Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher, Department Chair

Lexington School District Two
08.2011 - Current
  • Established a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and open communication among students.
  • Fostered a love for reading with personalized book recommendations and literature circles.
  • Mentored struggling readers to improve comprehension through tailored support and encouragement.
  • Guided students in developing critical thinking skills through analysis of complex texts.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Classes taught include English 1, English II (CP and Honors), English III (CP and Honors), English IV (CP and Honors), AP Seminar, AP Lang.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective English instruction.
  • Engaged parents and guardians in educational process through regular communication and meetings.
  • Contributed to development of school's English curriculum, ensuring it met learning objectives and standards.
  • Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
  • Facilitated department meetings to ensure continuous improvement in teaching quality and expertise.

Online English Teacher

VIPKID
08.2019 - 07.2020


  • Implemented innovative teaching techniques to create dynamic virtual classroom environment.
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
  • Utilized educational technology tools to streamline lesson delivery and enhance student engagement.
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
  • Full English Immersion classes


Training Coordinator

Palmetto GBA
07.2003 - 08.2011
  • Collaborated with department leads to align training initiatives with business objectives.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Analyzed training needs by conducting surveys and focus groups with staff.
  • Updated training content regularly to reflect industry trends and best practices.
  • Collaborated on recruitment events.

Education

Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership - Administration And Supervision

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08-2025

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management (MBA)

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administratin, Minor in English

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Curriculum Writing and Implementation
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Leadership Experience
  • Community Engagement
  • Student motivation
  • Student support
  • Classroom management
  • PBL and Collaboration
  • Google Classroom
  • Google Docs/Forms
  • Student-centered learning
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Team teaching

Certification

  • Gifted and Talented Education Certification (GATE) - [SC] Department of Education.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - [SC] Department of Education.
  • Advance Placement Education Certification - (AP Seminar, AP Lang)
  • Certified Mentor Teacher

Committees

  • District-Wide Curriculum Planning
  • Guiding Coalition
  • School-Level Instructional Materials Review Committee


Timeline

Online English Teacher

VIPKID
08.2019 - 07.2020

English Teacher, Department Chair

Lexington School District Two
08.2011 - Current

Training Coordinator

Palmetto GBA
07.2003 - 08.2011

Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership - Administration And Supervision

Liberty University

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management (MBA)

Southern Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administratin, Minor in English

University of South Carolina

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