Kalynne Bracey
Calhoun,LA
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional with extensive and excelling in curriculum planning and fostering social development. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through age-appropriate activities and effective parent-teacher communication. Committed to creating safe, nurturing environments that promote holistic growth and learning for young children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Teacher
First West Baptist Church
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans to promote child learning and engagement.
- Supported daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance to foster social skills and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address any concerns or needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and play areas to enhance learning experiences.
- Engaged children in creative activities, stimulating their imagination and cognitive growth.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Debt Collector
Coast Professional Inc.
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed customer accounts to ensure timely payments and reduce delinquency rates.
- Negotiated payment plans with clients, improving collections efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Utilized debt collection software to track account status and document communication effectively.
- Conducted skip tracing to locate debtors and facilitate successful recovery of outstanding balances.
- Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
- Utilized various skip tracing tools effectively locating hard-to-find debtors, increasing opportunities for successful collections.
Lead Teacher
Mini Scholars Child Care Center
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Assessed student progress using data-driven methods to inform instruction.
- Created a positive classroom environment fostering student engagement and participation.
- Streamlined classroom management techniques, improving overall student behavior.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to promote holistic student development.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Education
Associate in Early Childhood Education And Arts - Early Childhood Education
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05-2016
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale Attendance Center
Meridian, MS05-2011
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child development
- Classroom organization
- Outdoor play supervision
- Age-appropriate activities
- Curriculum planning
- Observation and assessment
- Childcare regulations compliance
- Meal preparation
- Positive reinforcement
- Social development
- Recordkeeping
- Toilet training
- Lesson implementation
- First aid and CPR
- Social-emotional learning
- Child safety procedures
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Training - recertified 2025
- Teaching Strategies Gold Basic Training
- ChildCare Education Institute Multiple Training
- Louisiana Pathways Training
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
First West Baptist Church
04.2022 - 09.2025
Debt Collector
Coast Professional Inc.
07.2019 - 10.2021
Lead Teacher
Mini Scholars Child Care Center
12.2016 - 07.2019
Associate in Early Childhood Education And Arts - Early Childhood Education
Meridian Community College
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale Attendance Center