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Kassidy Soos

Holmen

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northstar Early Learning Center, enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in lesson planning and conflict resolution, I prioritize emotional support and community involvement to create inclusive learning environments that drive academic success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Northstar Early Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Designed lesson plans and worked closely with administration for compliance with state licensing.
  • Served as a member of the school's leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives. "Team Lead" position.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Assistant/Lead Teacher

Childrens Treehouse
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Boosted students' confidence and academic success through personalized instruction and feedback.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a positive learning community.
  • Supported classroom activities.
  • Achieved high student satisfaction by providing a supportive and interactive learning environment.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and performance, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
  • Floated between classrooms as assistant, became permanent assistant in 6-12 month room, then became permanent Lead 3k teacher.

Receptionist

YMCA
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with families, and updated family records/memberships.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Interacted with the children who were dropped off for extra curriculars/Y watch
  • Responsible for signing families up for sports, dance, swim, etc.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by warmly greeting visitors and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
La Crosse, WI
05-2017

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Behavior modeling
  • Child development
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Staff development
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Student records management
  • Collaborative teaching

Certification

  • Assistant Teacher qualified
  • Lead Teacher qualified
  • Infant/Toddler qualified
  • Abusive head trauma/safe sleep certifications

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Northstar Early Learning Center
05.2024 - Current

Assistant/Lead Teacher

Childrens Treehouse
01.2022 - 02.2024

Receptionist

YMCA
02.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Kassidy Soos