Kelsie Bennett
Southaven,MS
Summary
Dynamic educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes, particularly at Olive Branch Elementary School. Excelled in verbal communication and small group instruction, significantly contributing to improved classroom organization and student understanding. Skilled in both parent-teacher communication and behavior modification, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Hernando Hills Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce concepts taught during whole class instruction, maximizing understanding of subject matter for each student individually.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and extracurricular activities as needed or requested.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Olive Branch Elementary School
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Assisted lead teacher in conducting assessments, gathering valuable data on student understanding of key concepts throughout the year.
- Contributed significantly to improved classroom organization by maintaining clean spaces and proper storage of resources for easy access during lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials efficiently, allowing for smooth transitions between lessons and maximizing instructional time.
Preschool Teacher
Olive Branch Baptist Church
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Christ The King Lutheran Church
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS12-2023
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Small group instruction
- Behavior modification
- Special education assistance
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Hernando Hills Elementary
08.2024 - Current
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Olive Branch Elementary School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Preschool Teacher
Olive Branch Baptist Church
01.2021 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Christ The King Lutheran Church
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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