Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Kaydence Westergreen

New Horizon Academy
Dallas Center
2
years of professional experience

Enthusiastic educator with a strong background in group and individual instruction. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities that enhance motor and cognitive skills while promoting a safe, nurturing environment.

Offering commitment to learning and supporting individuals with behavioral challenges. Conducts effective data collection and analysis to inform behavior intervention strategies. Ready to use and develop skills in behavior analysis and client interaction in Registered Behavior Technician role.

I have knowledge interacting with individuals that have an autism diagnosis. My 9 year old brother is diagnosed with autism and speech delay. I have helped navigate his day to day routines and struggles.

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

1 Year 2 Months
New Horizon Academy | 06.2025 - Current
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to developmental needs of toddlers.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities enhancing fine and gross motor skills in toddlers.
  • Coordinated with other educators to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences for children.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions throughout the day by establishing predictable routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Supported children''s social-emotional development by implementing lessons on empathy, friendship, and problemsolving.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate lesson plans, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.

Toddler Teacher

10 Months
Kids Korner Daycare | 08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in toddlers.
  • Implemented daily activities fostering creativity, communication, and motor skills among children.
  • Monitored children's progress and provided individualized support to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment ensuring emotional well-being of students.
  • Organized group activities that encouraged teamwork and social interaction among peers.
  • Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
  • Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.

Education

High School Diploma

Dallas Center-Grimes High School | Grimes, IA | 05-2024

Childhood Development Associate - specialty in infant/toddler (June 2026)

Registered Behavior Technician - 40 hour training (In Progress (August 2026)

Skills

Group and individual instruction
Classroom organization
Positive reinforcement
Social skills development
Documentation and record keeping
Age-appropriate activities
Curriculum planning
Language development
Fine motor skills support
Time management
Sensory play techniques
Active listener
Curriculum implementation

Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

New Horizon Academy
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Toddler Teacher

Kids Korner Daycare
08.2024 - 06.2025Read More

Dallas Center-Grimes High School

High School Diploma
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Kaydence Westergreen