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Bailey Paulsen

Bailey Paulsen

Rockford,MN

Summary

Exceptional Teacher with experience supporting the daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Mark Santi; Mcsanti@gmail.com
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Rockford Elementary Arts Magnets School
01.2025 - 04.2025

My cooperating teacher's name is Amanda Bakken, you can reach her at amanda.bakken@rockford883.org

  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • 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.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Practicum Teacher

J.J. Hill Montessori School; Amber Osterkamp
09.2024 - 12.2024

Amber Osterkamp's email is amber.osterkamp@spps.org

  • Collaborated with primary classroom teacher to develop and implement activities.
  • Integrated diverse teaching strategies to support all learning types.
  • Assisted with non-classroom duties such as lunch support, arrivals attendance and departure monitoring.
  • Planned and delivered lessons covering 4th and 5th Grade benchmarks.
  • Applied diverse techniques to control and improve student behavior.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Lead Teacher

Creme de la Creme, CDLC
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivering nurturing care and continuous supervision of assigned children while executing the Crème curriculum and maintaining classroom management
  • Creating, submitting, and implementing approved lesson plans and curriculum, and completing Daily Reports
  • Maintaining the upkeep of classrooms and equipment inside and outside
  • Assisting children when necessary regarding dressing, toileting, and/or diapering needs and making sure all children have clean hands, face, and diapers
  • Building positive relationships and practicing open and honest communication with parents, co-workers, and CDLC management
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.

Lead Teacher

Creative Kids Academy, CKA
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Have an efficient and rich classroom environment
  • Manage the classroom effectively
  • Have a positive rapport with children
  • Implement the curriculum as directed
  • Prepare and write lesson plans for all children
  • Provide developmentally appropriate activities for the children
  • Assesses children’s learning
  • Maintain safety practices
  • Have regular and reliable attendance
  • Has a positive relationship with colleagues and parents
  • Maintains a good personal appearance
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Has a positive demeanor.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Assistant Manager

Famous Footwear, Maple Grove
05.2018 - 07.2022

The store manager is Kristen Ford

  • I oversaw timesheets for employees
  • I organized the store to look appealing
  • Greeted customers, explained promotions and sales, offered product advice, and completed transactions at store sales counters
  • Created a safe, loving, and driven team
  • I trained new employees with patience and determination.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Education

Student - K-6

Concordia St. Paul University
Saint Paul, MN
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Education Pathway Program

Anoka Ramsey Community College
Anoka, MN
12.2022

Diploma -

Rockford High School
06.2021

Skills

  • Enrichment activities
  • Effective team leader
  • Positive Interaction
  • Role Modeling
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Friendly
  • Schedule management
  • Superior communication skills
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Educational support
  • Child development expert

Interests

  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders

Timeline

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Rockford Elementary Arts Magnets School
01.2025 - 04.2025

Practicum Teacher

J.J. Hill Montessori School; Amber Osterkamp
09.2024 - 12.2024

Nanny

Mark Santi; Mcsanti@gmail.com
01.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

Creme de la Creme, CDLC
05.2023 - 01.2024

Lead Teacher

Creative Kids Academy, CKA
07.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Manager

Famous Footwear, Maple Grove
05.2018 - 07.2022

Student - K-6

Concordia St. Paul University

Associate of Applied Science - Education Pathway Program

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Diploma -

Rockford High School
Bailey Paulsen