Kayla Hood
Infant And Toddler Teaching Assistant
Barre Town,VT
Summary
Goal-Oriented with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teaching Assistant
Capstone Early Head Start
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Handled class records for Attendance, Meal Records, Daily Health Checks, IEP, Referrals
- Handles Medications, EpiPens, Inhalers, Antibiotics, Diapering Creams and Ointments.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Provided support during transitions between classrooms or activities, ensuring smooth adjustments for young children.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Cashier
Trow Hill Grocery
4 2019 - 07.2023
- Receive and process payments of cash, check, and credit cards
- Count money in cash drawers at the end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Host
Mulligans
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
- Clean and sanitize tables and counters after customers have left
- Serve food to customers, and remove dishes and glasses from tables.
Education
Child Development Associates -
ProSolutions
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
Barre, VT 05.2001 -
Skills
Exceptional teamwork capabilities
Outstanding customer service skills
Effective communicator
Fast learner, easily adapts to new situations and job duties
Student Engagement
Classroom Management
Artistic Creativity
Early Childhood Education
Volunteer Experience
- 09/01/21, PRESENT, Church Nursery, Barre, VT, Childcare, Working with multiple kids, planning and performing activities such as games, reading, and playing.
- 08/01/21, 08/31/21, Challenger Soccer Camp, Barre, VT, Camp Coach, Instructing kids to strengthen their understanding of soccer, coordinated activities and drills. Stayed with kids all day making sure they had breaks for food, water, and rest making it a safe experience.
Certification
Child Development Associate
Accomplishments
Professional Development:
Teaching Dual Language Learners
Medication Administrator (MedAd)
Individual Health Plans and Systems
Quality Literature For Early Education
Quality of Care for Infants and Toddlers (QCIT)
Protecting Vermont's Children: Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Active Supervision Training - Classrooms
Family Engagement (ASC)
Education Practice Guidance for Classroom Staff
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Fire Extinguisher Use Training
Timeline
Child Development Associate
04-2024
Infant and Toddler Teaching Assistant
Capstone Early Head Start
01.2023 - Current
Host
Mulligans
09.2021 - 02.2022
Child Development Associates -
ProSolutions
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
05.2001 -
Cashier
Trow Hill Grocery
4 2019 - 07.2023