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KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Professional Summary
Knowledgeable Kindergarten teacher with 14 years experience, and extensive knowledge of early childhood special education. Personable teacher adept at communicating with both students and parents and maintaining classroom of fun and productivity. Skilled in best practices for individual student learning.
Skills
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Work History
08/2017 to CurrentKindergarten TeacherFranklin County Public Schools | Frankfort , KY
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students including putting students through the MTSS process.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
08/2016 to 05/2017Kindergarten TeacherFranklin County Public Schools | Frankfort , KY
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
08/2014 to 05/2016Kindergarten TeacherFranklin County Public Schools | Frankfort , KY
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
08/2006 to 05/2013Kindergarten and First Grade TeacherLos Niños Elementary | City , STATE
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Created enjoyable and interesting learning environment for diverse students each year.
Education
2019Master's Degree | Early Childhood Special EducationGrand Canyon University, City, State
2004Post BaccalaureateUniversity of Arizona, City, State
2003Bachelor of Science | PsychologyUniversity of Arizona, City, State
Certifications
- Arizona Elementary Education Teaching Certification, K-8, all subjects
- SEI (structured English immersion) endorsement
- Early ChildhoodEducation Endorsement
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School Attended
- Grand Canyon University
- University of Arizona
Job Titles Held:
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Degrees
- 2019 Master's Degree | Early Childhood Special Education
2004 Post Baccalaureate
2003 Bachelor of Science | Psychology
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