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Kayla Morris

Hillsdale,MI

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Experience with home visits and conferences, Leading small and large group activities, set up and take down of classrooms, meal prep as well as documentation of students with and with out special needs. I have skills in technology, creative curriculum, teaching strategies gold and child plus.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Community Action Agency
Hillsdale, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop and deliver creative and interactive activities to a classroom of 15 to 20 students, ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old
  • Organize curricula to ensure a productive learning environment
  • Design specialized resources for students with learning differences
  • Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding student's general behavior and health as well as their social and developmental progress.

Teacher Assistant

Community Action Agency
Hillsdale, Michigan
08.2016 - 08.2022
  • Assisted primary preschool teachers with managing classrooms of up to 20 students, ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old
  • Designed and implemented an art program aimed at encouraging students to explore different art mediums through hands-on art projects
  • Led play-based lessons and skill-building activities in language arts, social studies, math, and science disciplines for students.

Child Care Aide

Community Action Agency
Hillsdale, Michigan
09.2013 - 08.2016
  • Plan, lead, and guide activities throughout the day, such as reading, physical activity, and creative expression through art and song
  • Ensure that meals are prepared and distributed to all children
  • Provide guidance with safe hygiene practices
  • Monitor children throughout the day and ensure safety at all times
  • Provide guidance to assisting staff members
  • Ensure the classroom or play environment is kept sanitary and implement a cleaning schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - Teaching Early Childhood B-K W/ Special Education

Central Michigan University
05.2024

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Baker College
Flint, MI
12.2014

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Child Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Teacher

Community Action Agency
08.2022 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Community Action Agency
08.2016 - 08.2022

Child Care Aide

Community Action Agency
09.2013 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science in Education - Teaching Early Childhood B-K W/ Special Education

Central Michigan University

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Baker College
Kayla Morris