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Kayla Buchanan

Educator
SOUTHAVEN,Mississippi

Summary

Passionate and dedicated teacher with a strong commitment to creating a positive and welcoming classroom environment. Focused on ensuring that all students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Skilled in making lessons fun and engaging, while also adapting to different learning styles. Experienced in effectively managing the classroom, fostering good behavior, and facilitating academic and social growth for students. A strong communicator who collaborates well with parents, colleagues, and school staff to support student success. Committed to building a supportive and inspiring learning environment that empowers every child to reach their full potential.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2039
2039
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

ELA Teacher

Aurora Collegiate Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Current 2nd ELA teacher and -grade team lead
  • Taught 1st grade ELA 2023-2024
  • Taught and supported 3rd grade ELA for quarter 3 2023-2024
  • Taught 1st grade ELA 2022-2023
  • Conduct a positive school culture
  • Apart of a variety of school wide committees that help build school culture.
  • Taught reading comprehension and writing, to 3 classes of up to 60 students total
  • Implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state and district standards.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Established and maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Provided timely feedback and individualized support to improve student achievement.
  • Worked closely with parents, colleagues, and administrators to support student success.
  • Participated in professional development and team meetings to enhance teaching practices.
  • Collaborated with special education staff and ESL teachers to accommodate students with IEPs, ILPs and 504 plans.
  • Organized field trips, special projects, and classroom events.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and student behavior.
  • Conduct small group intervention, progress monitor students, and tutor 3rd graders

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Advance children's physical and intellectual competence through creative lesson planning
  • Develop appropriate practices that support each child's social and emotional development
  • Provide effective classroom management while establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment

Lead Preschool Teacher

Tots' Landing Learning Center
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Maintain Professional Commitment
  • Provide continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities and create and maintain safe learning environments
  • Provide whole group and small groups instruction

Education

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN
05.2001 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Memphis
Memphis, TX
05-2022

Skills

  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Data-Driven Teaching
  • Team Collaboration
  • Optimistic Mindset
  • Organized/ Event planning (field trips, School committees)
  • Effective Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Proactive Problem Solver
  • Experience with PowerSchool
  • SMART Technology Experience

Certification

Teacher License

Professional Developments

  • Social Inequality training
  • Literacy Success Act Training
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Applied Behavior Intervention/Strategies
  • F.LE.X Framework- Fun Learning Experience
  • Flip it- Transforming Challenging Behaviors
  • Conscious Discipline
  • Abuse Prevention Systems Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
  • Development of Exceptional Children
  • Classroom management
  • Child development birth through 8 years old.

Philosophy Of Education

I believe that every child is unique and capable of learning. My goal as a teacher is to create a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom where students feel encouraged to explore, ask questions, and grow. I strive to make learning fun, hands-on, and meaningful, so students stay excited about school. I believe in positive reinforcement, patience, and kindness to help build confidence and a love for learning. By working together with families and the school community, I aim to support each child’s academic and personal growth.

Timeline

ELA Teacher

Aurora Collegiate Academy
08.2022 - Current

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
08.2021 - 07.2022

Lead Preschool Teacher

Tots' Landing Learning Center
01.2015 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Motlow State Community College
05.2001 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Memphis
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