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, WI05-2017
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
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