Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Accomplishments
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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

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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

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