Kelcey Kittleson
Elizabeth,CO
Summary
Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
07.2024 - Current
- Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities to promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth in children aged 3-4.
- Foster a positive, nurturing environment that supports individual learning needs and encourage creativity.
- Teach foundational skills in early literacy, math, and communication through interactive lessons and play-based methods.
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to monitor and enhance children's developmental progress.
- Maintain compliance with state licensing regulation and safety standards.
- Document daily activities, milestones, and incidents for internal records and parent updates.
- Coordinate special events, including themed days, parent involvement activities, and classroom celebrations.
Co-Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Support children's social, and academic development through interactive activities and play based learning.
- Assisted in classroom management, ensuring adherence to routines and behavioral expectations.
- Helped with classroom organization, including setting up learning centers, preparing materials, and maintaining cleanliness.
Mild/Moderate ParaProfessional
Cherry Creek School District
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
ILC ParaProfessional
Cherry Creek School District
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Assistant Teacher
Missouri Valley Montessori
11.2007 - 07.2009
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO05-2023
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Stratford Career Institute
Washington, DC05-2007
Skills
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Elementary and early childhood education
- Small group support
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Create lesson planning development
- Instructional support
- Positive learning environment
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Pyramid Plus Approach- Certificate
- ECE Fundations 2023-2024- Certificate
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
07.2024 - Current
Co-Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
07.2023 - 06.2024
Mild/Moderate ParaProfessional
Cherry Creek School District
07.2020 - 06.2023
ILC ParaProfessional
Cherry Creek School District
09.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Teacher
Missouri Valley Montessori
11.2007 - 07.2009
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Pyramid Plus Approach- Certificate
- ECE Fundations 2023-2024- Certificate
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Arapahoe Community College
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Stratford Career Institute
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