Aspen Kortmeyer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
TEACHING CERTIFICATION
1
1
TEFL CERTIFICATION
1
1
CPR CERTIFICATION
Work History
Student Teacher
LAUSD School District
Los Angeles , CA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- 500 hours completed in field
Homeschool Tutor
Private Client
Los Angeles , CA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Child Caregiver
Private Client
Los Angeles , CA
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Governess
Private Client
Los Angeles , CA
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University - Northridge
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Skills
- Teacher Observation
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- State Reporting Procedures
- Discipline Strategies
- Educational Activities
- Instructional Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Library Resources
- Educational Settings
- Cultural Awareness
- Creative Strategies
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Teaching and Tutoring
- Lesson Planning
- Modern teaching methods
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Student engagement
- Group Instruction
Certification
- Licensed Teacher
- TELF level 5
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) x3
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Student Teacher
LAUSD School District
05.2023 - 05.2024
Homeschool Tutor
Private Client
01.2023 - 05.2024
Child Caregiver
Private Client
10.2021 - 05.2024
Governess
Private Client
09.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University - Northridge
- Licensed Teacher
- TELF level 5
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) x3
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