Kathleen Baltzley
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curricula covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Davis Elementary School
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Worked with a class size of 28 students
- Worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends, and conducting research.
- Promoted a positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Cornerstone Christian Preschool
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Worked with class sizes ranging from 15 to 20 students
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved preschoolers' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress by tracking performance and providing regular feedback.
Summer Camp Counselor
Faith Chapel Learning Academy
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked with class sizes of 25 students
- Helped organize and plan classroom activities based on the curriculum
- Led a class of first graders in lessons and crafts throughout the day.
- Acted as a positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA12-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Project-based learning
- Cooperative learning experience
- Social-emotional learning training
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Training - 2025 to 2027
- California Teaching Credential - 2026
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher
Davis Elementary School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Cornerstone Christian Preschool
02.2025 - 07.2025
Summer Camp Counselor
Faith Chapel Learning Academy
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Vanguard University