Carissa Kroll

Dedicated and hardworking individual with over two and a half years of childcare experience, demonstrating a collaborative and patient approach to education. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that adapts to individual student needs while addressing the overall dynamics of the classroom. A warm and approachable demeanor, combined with a focus on positivity and empathy, creates a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and success. Eager to leverage strong communication and organizational skills in future teaching positions while continuously developing professionally within the educational field.

• Earned certification in Child and Adult First Aid/CPR.
• Received trainings in Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Negligence, Physical and Emotional Needs of Young Children, amongst others.
• Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
• Completed student learning documentation and observations with Great First Eight Curriculum.
• Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate and developmentally-appropriate lesson plans for students with diverse needs.
• Employed multimodal learning, social emotional learning, and diverse, culturally aware teaching techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
• Completed HDFS and ECE practicum classes in preschool classroom settings.
• Utilized Great First Eight curriculum lesson plans, personalizing the curriculum to fit the individual needs of each student and classroom dynamics, as well as to use materials available in the classroom.

• Child/Infant/Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Recognize and Report Child Abuse
• Membership with the Nevada Registry
• Reducing the Risks of SIDS
• Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma
• Medication Administration and Prevention of and Response to Allergies