KATE DAVIS
Summary
Energetic education professional with extensive experience developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to stimulate learning. Proven ability to foster a safe and positive classroom environment, while encouraging students to express their ideas and explore their creativity. Skilled in developing effective communication with parents, colleagues, and administrators. Pursuing a graduate degree within Education and School Leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher
The Pilot School
08.2022 - Current
- Experienced with the SIPPS Reading and Jump Math curriculums
- Responsible for creating daily and weekly themed activities
- Manages a flexible learning environment for students with differentiated learning needs
- Manages and works well with children displaying difficult and challenging behaviors
- Builds strong relationships with children and families
- Demonstrates the ability to work well with teaching team including supervisor and various therapists.
Summer Special Education Teacher
Brandywine School District (Bush Early Education Center)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents and guardians
- Designed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs
- Collaborated with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
School Age Site Administrator
Brandywine YMCA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for supervising school age children in all activities
- Provided care and establishes a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies.
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsible for creating daily and weekly play-based lesson plans
- Designed and created dramatic play scenarios
- Prepared students for Pre-Kindergarten 4
- Managed and worked well with children displaying difficult and challenging behaviors
- Built strong relationships with children and families
- Demonstrated the ability to work well with teaching assistants
Unit Director
Brandywine YMCA
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for supervising counselors and groups of children in unit
- Assisted and organized activities and events for groups of children
- Participated and assisted in camp activities
- Built strong relationships with campers and families
- Worked with camp director and camp counselors to ensure a safe and fun environment daily.
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Created daily and weekly detailed lesson plans to ensure growth and learning in students
- Designed and created own dramatic play scenarios
- Prepared students for Kindergarten
- Built relationships with children and families
- Worked well with teaching assistant.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Early Childhood Education -
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Adept at Working with Children with Special Needs
- Preschool & Kindergarten Programs
- Curriculum Development
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Play-Based Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Certification
- DE Continuing License- Early Childhood Teacher (Birth - Grade 2)
- DE Continuing License- Early Childhood Exceptional Children Special Education Teacher (Birth to Grade 2)
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher
The Pilot School
08.2022 - Current
Summer Special Education Teacher
Brandywine School District (Bush Early Education Center)
06.2022 - 08.2022
School Age Site Administrator
Brandywine YMCA
10.2021 - 06.2022
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Unit Director
Brandywine YMCA
06.2019 - 08.2021
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor Of Science In Early Childhood Education -
University of Delaware
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