Kindergarten Teacher resume example with 10+ years of experience
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Professional Summary
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 5 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth. Dedicated Educator with more than 8 years of experience and advanced verbal and written communication skills for delivery of quality instruction and creation of positive learning environment. Skilled in best practices for individual student learning. Experienced in use of technology to supplement traditional classroom delivery, including Smart Board interactive hardware and software. Improves student engagement by facilitating interactive and collaborative use of classroom devices, digital curriculum and assessments for learning.
Skills
Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Problem Solving
School Community Relations
Supervising Classroom Activities
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Education
University of WashingtonTacoma, WA, Expected in ā āMaster of Arts:Social Emotional Learning/ ELL - GPA:
Coursework in Social and Emotional Learning, returning for ELL
Saint Martin's UniversityLacey, WA, Expected in 05/2002 ā āBachelor of Arts:Elementary Education - GPA:
Graduated summa cum laude
Highline Community CollegeDes Moines, WA, Expected in 12/1998 ā āAssociate of Arts:Aquatic Biology - GPA:
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 2 staff members.
Work History
Woodland School District 50 - Kindergarten Teacher Gurnee, IL, 08/2016 - Current
Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics.
Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Pioneered multi-age kindergarten and first-grade class to build early literacy and math skills and promote independent reading.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
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Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
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Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet national standards.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in [Area of study].
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinClaire.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
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