Kayla Craddock
Port St Lucie
Summary
Dynamic educator and coordinator with a proven track record at Hobe Sound Early Learning Center, excelling in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication. Demonstrated ability to enhance student engagement and foster strong client relationships, ensuring academic and emotional growth. Skilled in classroom management and conflict resolution, contributing to a significant increase in student success and client satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VPK/ Headstart Lead Teacher
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Client Care Coordinator
Treatment Management Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing personalized solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to build trust and loyalty, resulting in repeat business.
- Educated clients on available resources and services while guiding them through their options based on individual needs.
- Prepared all financial and insurance related documents.
- Ran patient financial responsibilities payments for call center and facility.
- Supervised and trained new employees.
- Worked closely with other dual diagnosis facilities for referrals.
Lead Teacher
Woodlands Montessori School North
04.2006 - 07.2015
- Lead teacher of 17 children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years old.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students.
- Facilitated activities that develop students physical, emotional and social growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Keiser University
Port St. Lucie, FL06-2011
High School Diploma -
St. Lucie West Centennial High School
Port St. Lucie. FL05-2009
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior modeling
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- First Aid Certification
- FL Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
VPK/ Headstart Lead Teacher
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center
12.2021 - 06.2024
Client Care Coordinator
Treatment Management Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 09.2021
Lead Teacher
Woodlands Montessori School North
04.2006 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
St. Lucie West Centennial High School
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