Grace Kurz
Owensboro,Kentucky
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Daviess County Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Committed to fostering student success through differentiated instruction and engaging learning experiences. Actively pursued professional development to enhance teaching strategies, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Private Nanny
Leona Robertson
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Dance Instructor
Dance Haven Studios
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Kentucky Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Leona Robertson
05.2021 - 08.2024
Dance Instructor
Dance Haven Studios
08.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
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