Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Outstanding Educator Award
Timeline
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James Kayal

Germansville,PA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Allentown School District, excelling in classroom management and fostering strong relationships. Skilled in implementing engaging, student-centered learning strategies and utilizing technology to enhance instruction. A positive role model, committed to promoting a growth mindset and effective parent-teacher communication for student success.

Work History

Teacher

Allentown School District
  • 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 individual projects using online courseware and individual academic goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Masters - Educational Administration

Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA
01.2014

Early Childhood Elementary Education/Special Ed. - Education

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
05.2001

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Growth mindset
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Child development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Student assessment
  • Small group instruction
  • Learning strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Technology integration
  • Team building
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Clear public speaking skills

Accomplishments

Received an “Outstanding Educator Award”

Recognized as “You Are The Light” recipient as a community catalyst for my work in alternative education

Outstanding Educator Award

Received this award based on my years spent in the Allentown School District working with elementary, middle school and high school students.  Recognizing each students potential for success by recognizing the districts norms and working with community members.

Timeline

Teacher

Allentown School District

Masters - Educational Administration

Wilkes University

Early Childhood Elementary Education/Special Ed. - Education

DeSales University
James Kayal