Kamryn Kennedy
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Preschool teacher with 7+ years of experience. Seeking an opportunity to apply my passion for early learning and creating a curriculum to a student-centric preschool. I am conscientious and flexible preschool lead teacher. I am well versed in using social skills and empathy to manage student's behavior; utilizes feedback from students to create compelling lesson plans that consider the strengths and weakness of the classroom. I am a devoted, hardworking teacher and have always been punctual and dependable when working with others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
Gilbert, AZ
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded activities promoting physical, mental, and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies to enhance experiential learning.
- Integrated behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outdoor activities, and developmental learning sessions.
- Organized circle time activities such as stories, songs, finger plays, group discussions. to encourage language development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Teachers Assistant
Learning Experience
Gilbert, Az
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted the teacher in classroom activities
- Lead the curriculum for the monthly theme alongside Lead Teacher
- Encouraged the students to participate with energy and fun in learning new activities
- Prepared the classroom with needed materials for the day
- Cleaned, sanitized, and vacuumed for nightly closure of classroom
- Communicated with parents daily
- Attended monthly staff meetings
- Helped plan, assist, set up extraordinary events like family day, carnival, and water days
Provider
Guthrie Mainstream Services
Gilbert, Az
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Provider of members with disabilities
- Assisted with activities including art, dance, and group time
- Provided 1:1 care and assistance with Children, Teen, and Young Adult care (CTYA) in the afterschool program four times a week
- Nominated and Selected for the Employee of the month, multiple times
- Nominated and Selected for the Provider Spotlight in March of 2020
- Set up and shared Zoom sessions with encouragement, positivity and was opened to leading through curiosity in the Pandemic Era
Teachers Assistant
Towne Meadows Elem.
Gilbert, Az
08.2016 - 05.2017
- High-School Teacher Prep II Class
- Tuesday and Thursday 4th grade classroom
- Delivered lesson plans approved by Highland School teacher and 4th grade teacher
- Facilitated large & small groups of students for learning sessions
- Received A- in overall Prep II Classroom
Teachers Assistant
Carol Rae Ranch Elem.
Gilbert, Az
08.2015 - 05.2016
- High-School Teacher Prep I Class
- Monday and Wednesday 1st grade classroom
- Delivered lesson plans approved by Highland School teacher and 1st grade teacher
- Facilitated large & small groups of students for learning sessions
- Received A in overall Prep I Classroom
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Gilbert, Az05.2017
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Patient
- Organized
- Punctual
- Simple Sign Language
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Compassionate
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Volunteer Experience
Christmas Angels, Salvation Army, Chandler, AZ, 12/01/18, 12/01/21, An event hosted by Salvation Army to help sort donated items that were collected in Chandler Arizona for kids/families in need. Attend 2 to 3 weekends in the month of December. Sorting, Organizing and Delivery of the toys, clothes, bikes, and books.
Timeline
Toddler Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
10.2022 - 04.2025
Teachers Assistant
Learning Experience
04.2021 - 07.2021
Provider
Guthrie Mainstream Services
10.2017 - 04.2021
Teachers Assistant
Towne Meadows Elem.
08.2016 - 05.2017
Teachers Assistant
Carol Rae Ranch Elem.
08.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Highland High School