Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Training
Timeline
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Kassi Demmitt

Summary

Strong foundation in child development and classroom management, with keen ability to create positive and encouraging learning atmosphere. Brings solid understanding of curriculum design and ability to create inclusiveness into the classroom.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

Halstead Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Baltimore County Public Schools
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Collaborated with Title One and classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Facilitated multi leveled reading groups based on Amira and DIBELS assessment
  • Taught Bridges Mathematics for Grade 1
  • Taught Open Court for Grade 1
  • Taught HMH and Wonders for Grade 1
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.

PDS Student

Hambright Elementary
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: Penn Manor School District
  • Planned and instructed curriculum based writing workshops for multiple level learners
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Observed the ELA curriculum writing process with cooperating teacher
  • Used state standards and district objectives to design and instruct social studies and science lessons
  • Taught Fundations and Eureka in whole class and small group settings


Lead Daycare Teacher

Kindercare Learning Center
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • Created lesson plans per state curriculum and center-wide curriculum standards
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow an excellent employee in a public school districts, and center administrators

Substitute Teacher

03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level

Education

Masters in Reading Education -

Towson University
06.2028

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
05.2022

Skills

  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Proficient Task Coordination
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Building Positive Student Connections
  • Professional development
  • Consistent Communication with Parents

Accomplishments

  • Governor Scholarship
  • Dean's list (⅞ semesters)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Society
  • Kappa Delta Phi
  • Harford County Sportsmanship Award

Training

  • License of Rocketry for STEM
  • Growing up Wild Exploring Nature with Youth
  • Diversity in Children's Literature and Learning - Zetta Elliot

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

Halstead Academy
08.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

03.2022 - 06.2022

PDS Student

Hambright Elementary
09.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Daycare Teacher

Kindercare Learning Center
04.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Masters in Reading Education -

Towson University
Kassi Demmitt