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Kaitlyn Ambrose

Chatham,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed
08.2020 - Current
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.

High School Spanish Teacher

Springfield Public Schools - District 186
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
  • Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.

High School Spanish Teacher

Litchfield Community Unified School District 12
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.

High School Spanish Teacher

Tri-City Community Unified School District 1
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Colegio Bilingüe Madison
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Foreign Language And Literature - Spanish

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2013

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
05.2011

Skills

  • Emotional Development
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Child Advocacy
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Team Leader
  • Time Management
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Creative Thinking
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Innovative and creative in the creation of Fine Arts Night at Springfield Southeast High School. Assisted our students in showcasing their Spanish language abilities to their community.
  • Developed international and domestic ESL and TEFL curriculum for more than 400 students.
  • Self-disciplined in the starting of my own business as a licensed in-home daycare provider.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Licensed In-Home Daycare Provider

Self-employeed
08.2020 - Current

High School Spanish Teacher

Springfield Public Schools - District 186
01.2019 - 08.2020

High School Spanish Teacher

Litchfield Community Unified School District 12
08.2016 - 08.2018

High School Spanish Teacher

Tri-City Community Unified School District 1
08.2014 - 08.2016

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Colegio Bilingüe Madison
09.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Foreign Language And Literature - Spanish

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Lincoln Land Community College

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