Kayla Mahoney
4654 Oldenburg Avenue ,MO
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with over 10 years of experience enhancing academic and social-emotional growth through play-based learning. Expert in differentiated instruction and progress monitoring, promoting creativity and development. Strong advocate for child-centered education, skilled in building family partnerships to support diverse learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center
Kirkwood, MO
01.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with team to analyze age-level data and design learning plans for three- to four-year-olds.
- Incorporated play-based learning across all subjects to foster engagement.
- Differentiated instruction in five subjects, monitoring preschoolers' progress weekly.
- Communicated with families regarding children's behavior and educational advancements.
- Implemented individualized learning plans based on comprehensive observations and behavior tracking.
- Facilitated group activities to improve teamwork and communication skills among children.
- Organized varied playtime activities that promoted both physical and cognitive development.
- Trained educators on effective classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
Early Childhood Educator
ABC, 123 Learning Center
Imperial, MO
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups and learning styles.
- Implemented creative activities to promote cognitive and social skills in children.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all students.
- Observed and documented student behavior to identify individual needs and strengths.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance teamwork and communication among children.
- Trained new educators on classroom management techniques and curriculum implementation.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO03.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Webster University
Webster Groves, MO01.2014
Accomplishments
• Pursuing Certification - Master's in Early Childhood Education, 01/01/25
• Member of Kirkwood Early Childhood's Cardiac Emergency Response Team, Present
• Member of Kirkwood's Equity and Justice Committee, 01/01/24
• Served on Kirkwood Early Childhood's Equity, Justice and Inclusion Committee, 08/01/24-02/01/25
• Kirkwood Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year, 08/01/23
• Member of Kirkwood Early Childhood's Cardiac Emergency Response Team, Present
• Member of Kirkwood's Equity and Justice Committee, 01/01/24
• Served on Kirkwood Early Childhood's Equity, Justice and Inclusion Committee, 08/01/24-02/01/25
• Kirkwood Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year, 08/01/23
Volunteer Experience
- Step Up for Down Syndrome, 2023-Present
- The Maren Fund, Fall 2022-2023
- Prospects Softball Assistant Coach, Fall 2012-Summer 2019
- Webster Works Worldwide, Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Teaching Skills
- Use data to create targeted weekly lesson plans for Tier 1 learning
- Differentiate daily in five subject areas for class of preschool students
- Progress monitor students weekly
- Work collaboratively with my team to interpret grade level student data and plan for student learning across the three-four year age-level. Collaborate with four-five teams when transitioning students.
- Listen to family's thoughts, stories, needs and concerns
- Communicate with families about their child's behavior and learning
- Implemented individualized learning plans for students
- See and think about each student as a whole person
- Build relationships of respect with students
- Observe students behaviors
- Document, track and think deeply about student behaviors
- Set student goals and assess regularly to determine needs
- Problem solve with staff and parents around student goals
- Advocate for students' needs
Professional Development
- Pursuing Certification - Masters in Education Early Childhood, 01/01/25, Present
- CPR/First-Aid Certification, 08/01/13, Present
- Stop the Bleed Certification, 02/28/26
- Conscious Discipline, 02/01/16, 10/01/23
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center
01.2015 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
ABC, 123 Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Webster University