Kala Crowley
Orem,UT
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with years of experience in both the classroom and as an Instructional Coach. Believes in the power of learning through play and creating a fun and positive learning environment for our youngest learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Coach
Alpine School District
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted regular classroom evaluations for teachers, setting clear exceptions for continued improvement
- Provided guidance to teachers in overcoming challenges and implementing appropriate student interventions
- Created detailed unit plans for teachers to follow using the World of Wonders Curriculum and the Utah Core Standards for Early Learning
- Supported teachers as they planned for and implemented differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all students
- Developed and presented in monthly Professional Learning opportunities for all preschool teachers in the district
- Collaborated with preschool director and other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement
Title One Preschool Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Taught in a pilot classroom for the newly developed Inclusion Preschool Program
- Created and executed lesson plans using the World of Wonders Curriculum
- Differentiated my teaching to meet the needs of a variety of learners including English Language Learnings and students with learning disabilities
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
- Collaborated with special education teachers, related servers, and parents to develop individualized educational plans for students
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons
Kindergarten Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with the Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten teachers to design learning opportunities to support the needs of our most challenging students
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive reinforcement
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers, writers, and mathematicians
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Team Collaboration
- Child Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Diversity and Inclusion
Certification
English as a Second Language
Instructional Coaching
Timeline
Preschool Coach
Alpine School District
08.2017 - Current
Title One Preschool Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2014 - 08.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brigham Young University
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