Kayla Barao

• Develop and implement lesson plans that are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with Rhode Island Early Learning and Development standards (RIELDS) for a class of 9 children.
• Plan and prepare educational activities that promote language, math, science, motor skills, Catholic faith and social-emotional development.
• Use creative methods, such as songs, stories, arts, and hands-on activities, to support children's learning.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom environment that promotes positive behavior.
• Encourage children to engage in cooperative play, learn conflict resolution, and develop social skills.
• Observe and assess each child's developmental progress, documenting milestones and growth.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding individual progress, achievements, and challenges.
• Use observational data to tailor learning activities and provide additional support when needed.
• Work with other teaching staff, specialists, and school administration to ensure a cohesive and supportive educational experience.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and parent-teacher conferences.

• January-June 2011: Formally taught grades K, 3, 4, 5 throughout district
• September 2011-June 2023: Kindergarten teacher
• Managed classroom behaviors of 20-25 students
• Designed curriculum and lesson plans to accommodate student needs and learning styles
• Analyzed and disaggregate data from assessments
• Engaged with different stakeholders to ensure satisfaction that needs of students are being met
• Enhanced home-school communication through creation and use of various digital platforms (virtual classroom, class website, online portfolio, digital newsletters)
• Collaborated with administrators and colleagues to improve morale and productivity in building
• Maintained record of student performance, parent communication, behavior referrals, progress notes in learning management system
• Co-chair of Kindergarten Orientation, Kindergarten Graduation, Reading and Math Weeks;
• Member of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team, serving as Parent Communicator.
• Previous committees served on include Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team, Feinstein Good Deeds Committee, Best Buddies program at Emma G. Whiteknact

Utilized as floater teacher in classrooms ranging in age from 6 weeks through 8 year olds

• Collaborated with head teacher in creation of activities and materials aligned to weekly theme
• Supported student exploration through daily outside sensory play and indoor centers
• Assisted in selecting daily heatlhy snacks that were age appropriate for given classroom
• Facilitated development of positive bathroom habits in the older toddler rooms
• Communicated with families at daily pick-up, both with verbal interactions as well as written documentation of the child's day

Teaching assistant for 4 year old classroom

• Supported teacher with implementation of lesson plans and differentiation of activities based on student interest and behavior
• Supervised recess, snack, lunchtimes and naptime

• Supported education majors in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials and activities by providing appropriate resources, technologies, and library services
• Maintained schedule of private room reservations for learning cohorts
• Implemented library-wide management system to track usage of library materialsand resources
• Demonstrated use of new technologies and electronics for the purpose of increasing student engagement in the classroom