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Portrait of Makayla Rector

Honor Society® member

Makayla Rector

Paraprofessional at Festus Elementary School

  • Special Education
  • Class of 2024
  • Valles Mines, MO

Member since December 2023

About

I started taking college classes in high school, trying to figure out what I wanted to do as a career. Once I decided I wanted to be a teacher, I started taking classes over the summer and school year to get it completed. As I started to gain some independence, I realized I would like to find a different job with a higher salary where I would still be able to work with children. I switched my major to Pediatric Dental Hygiene and completed my schooling to get on the waitlist. In the meantime, I am working as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom. I have such a strong passion for my job and would love to finish my schooling to become a special education teacher!

Education

  • St. Louis Community College

    Dental Hygiene

    2023

  • Mineral Area College

    Special Education

    2021 – 2023

  • Missouri Baptist University

    Special Education

    2020 – 2021

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List

    I have been on the Dean's list every semester of college due to maintaining a good-standing with my GPA.

  • Honor Society

    I was invited to honor society and accepted this offer.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Outside the classroom

I enjoy anything outside! I love to go riding on our ATVs, hunting, fishing, and hiking. I also love spending time with my family, friends, and pets!

Experience

  • Paraprofessional

    Festus Elementary School

    Aug 2023 – May 2026

  • Nanny

    Private

    May 2022 – Aug 2026

  • Cashier/ Stocker

    Mercille's Meat Market

    May 2021 – Aug 2021

  • Sandwich Artist

    Subway

    Jul 2020 – May 2021