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kindergarten teacher resume example with 20+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
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Professional Summary

Experienced Kindergarten teacher with 27 years of classroom experience and extensive knowledge of early childhood. Personable teacher who values relationships and is successful at communicating with both students and parents. Maintains a classroom with engaging, fun, age appropriate learning experiences, and productivity. Versed in educational practices and committed to student growth.

Skills
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Early Reading
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Smart Classroom
  • STEM Instruction
  • Mentor Teaching
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher, 08/2004 - Current
Bridgeport Public Schools Bridgeport, CT,


  • Collaborate with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school, and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum and use data to create, monitor, and assess students.
  • Participated in the development of a Kindergarten Assessment Packet based on South Dakota Kindergarten Standards used to assess students on quarterly skills.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to create a district wide Kindergarten Pacing Guide which is used as a resource to support new and veteran teachers.
  • Exercise age appropriate classroom management that focuses on positive behavior by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with the use of numerous class and individualized visual schedules.
  • Collaborate with administration and staff on the development and application of our Kindergarten Entrance Assessment used for Kindergarten screening.
  • Actively utilized Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) Cycles to address areas of needed change and/or goal setting.
  • Collaborate in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs for the use in virtual snowdays.
  • Host and mentor numerous college students during their student teaching assignments and high school students completing their senior internships.
  • Integrate STEM lessons by utilizing Project Lead the Way curriculum to reinforce Kindergarten science standards.
  • Administer and analyze data from NWEA Map testing to establish personalized learning plans for students.
  • Completed professional growth plans to aid in goal setting.
  • Contribute input to assist in the writing of IEPs and attend IEP meetings.
  • Utilize numerous technology platforms to teach and reinforce kindergarten concepts, enhance parent communication, and provide student enrichment.
  • Participated in the Teacher Mentoring Program as a mentor to first year teachers.
  • Served on the District Calendar Committee to determine the district wide calendar for the upcoming school year.
Junior Kindergarten Teacher, 08/2010 - 05/2012
North Country Academy Voorhees, NJ,


  • Served as the initial Jr. Kindergarten teacher in 2010 until May 2012.
  • Developed Jr. Kindergarten curriculum, materials, assessments and Jr. Kindergarten Report Card.
  • Integrated outdoor, gross motor, and play based learning into daily schedules.
  • Created age appropriate learning centers based on the needs of students.
  • Supervised teacher assistants.
  • Welcomed visitors from other schools into the classroom to observe our Jr. Kindergarten program.
Kindergarten Teacher, 08/1993 - 05/2003
Bridgeport Public Schools Bridgeport, CT,
  • Delivered lesson plans and carefully implemented school curriculum.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Supported English Language Learners in the classroom.
  • Hosted student teachers and paraprofessionals.
  • Taught Early Childhood and English Language Learner summer school.
  • Participated in IEP meetings and worked toward student goals as outlined in the IEP.
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
  • Participated and volunteered in Parent-Teacher events.
Education
Master of Arts: Elementary Education, Expected in 05/2000
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University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD,
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Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Expected in 05/1993
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University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD,
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Accomplishments

Argus Leader Media 2016 Spirit of Volunteerism Award Winner 2016


Tea Area Teacher of the Year Nominee 2014-2020

Finalist years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018


96.5 and Vern Eide "Thank a Teacher Award" 2018


Co-Creator and Board Member of A Home for Austin 2013- present

Built a handicap accessible home for a student, who at age 3, lost his arms and legs to a rare form of bacterial meningitis.

Created, organized and collaborated with local and regional communities and organizations to build a customized and accessible home for Austin.

Created and continue to manage Stick House, LLC


'Hood Magazine Teacher of the Year Nomination 2014


Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union Adopt a Classroom Grant Recipient 2013

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School Attended

  • University of South Dakota
  • University of South Dakota

Job Titles Held:

  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Junior Kindergarten Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science

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