Jane Kakela
Lansing
Summary
Accomplished Lead Infant Room Teacher at Head Start, adept at developing tailored lesson plans and fostering nurturing environments. Proven expertise in teamwork and documentation, enhancing children's growth and family involvement. Recognized for professionalism and ethics, ensuring safety and educational standards. Successfully improved fine motor skills by 30% through innovative art projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Head Start
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to developmental milestones for infants.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's needs and enhance family involvement in learning activities.
- Oversaw daily classroom operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and educational standards.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Head Start
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Supported children's social-emotional development through guided interactions.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff.
- Organized educational materials and ensured classroom cleanliness.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Implemented daily routines to promote structure and consistency for students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among children.
- Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations compliance status for state licensing requirements adherence.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
- Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding students'' achievements, challenges, and progress.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Lansing High School
East Lansing, MISkills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Patience and calmness
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation and record keeping
Certification
I have my CDA.
Timeline
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Head Start
12.2021 - 11.2024
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Head Start
12.2021 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
East Lansing High School