Genevieve Kawamoto
Denver,CO
Summary
Early childhood education professional with focus on creating stimulating and supportive environment for young learners. Adept at developing age-appropriate curriculum and fostering social and cognitive development. Reliable team collaborator with results-driven mindset, adapting to changing classroom needs with ease.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Clayton Early Learning
3801 MLK Jr. Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
03.2017 - 05.2025
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for 3-5 year old students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
Floating Teacher
Montessori Academy of Colorado
Denver, CO
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest research and best practices in education.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering a supportive community focused on student success.
- Ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and promoting respect among all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Floating Teacher
Goddard Early Learning Center
Denver, CO
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering a supportive community focused on student success.
Education
Infant, Toddler And Preschool Certification - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Arts - Communications/Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Lesson planning
- Creative teaching strategies
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Social skills development
- Parent communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Artistic expression
- Gross motor skills development
- Key decision making
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Clayton Early Learning
03.2017 - 05.2025
Floating Teacher
Montessori Academy of Colorado
08.2015 - 03.2017
Floating Teacher
Goddard Early Learning Center
04.2013 - 04.2014
Infant, Toddler And Preschool Certification - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver