Hillary Kloth
Dayton,Ohio
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
Trotwood, Ohio
08.2013 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
Trotwood, Ohio
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
Trotwood, Ohio
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in faculty meetings, committees, and special events throughout the year.
- Developed strong relationships with students, earning their trust and respect while providing mentorship both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, fostering student growth and improvement through constructive criticism.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for improved outcomes.
- Promoted parental involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
Kindergarten Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
Trotwood, Ohio
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio11.2006
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Problem-Solving
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Early Childhood Development
- Creative Thinking
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Play-Based Learning
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Curriculum Implementation
Accomplishments
- Completed multiple trainings in Conscious Discipline while implementing Conscious Discipline in a preschool classroom working closely with a Conscious Discipline coach. 2019-present
Certification
State of Ohio 5 year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License 06/30/24-06/30/29
Objective
To obtain a teaching position in a P-3 classroom where I can utilize my knowledge of child development and provide children with engaging and age-appropriate learning opportunities.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
08.2013 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
08.2012 - 05.2013
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
08.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wright State University