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Kayla Peachey

Ocean Park,WA

Summary

Hands-on Preschool Teacher dedicated to helping children learn developmental skills in a supportive, nurturing environment. Adept at observing students while providing positive encouragement. Specializing in mentoring new interns and students, DRDP assessments, emergency evacuations and protocol, conflict resolution, kindergarten readiness, and coordinating with the Lead Teacher to ensure a consistent approach to emotional, social and practical learning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Preschool Teacher

EOCF
05.2022 - Current
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

TEACHER ASSISSTANT

WAVE OF THE FUTURE CO-OP
03.2022 - Current
  • Assist head teacher in giving lessons, snack preparation, maintain classroom environment, fulfilled custodial duties, communication with families, lead teachers, and management.

Adminstrative Assistant

Centers For Autism And Related Disorders
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Greet patients and their families, help patient check in, answer phone, schedule and/or make changes to appointments, check work authorizations/insurance authorizations

Behavioral Technician/ABA Therapist

CARD
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Provide prescribed therapy services to patients, communicate with parent and team members, communicate with assistant supervisor regarding patient treatment.

Preschool Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Greeted families, planned, and implement curriculum, activities, maintained classroom environments, prepared snacks and lunches, fulfilled custodial duties, assessments, and conflict resolution, participated in school readiness pathway
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Preschool Teacher

Baby Yale Academy
02.2017 - 04.2017
  • Greeted families, planned and implement curriculum, activities, maintained classroom environments, prepared snacks and lunches, fulfilled custodial duties, assessments, and conflict resolution.

Preschool Teacher

YMCA Rett Turner Preschool
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Greeted families, planned and implement curriculum, activities, maintained classroom environments, prepared snacks and lunches, fulfilled custodial duties, assessments, and conflict resolution.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Los Medanos College Child Study Center
01.2013 - 05.2016
  • Greeted families, planned and implement curriculum, activities, maintained classroom environments, prepared snacks and lunches, fulfilled custodial duties, DRDP and ASQ assessments, and conflict resolution.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Vallejo High School
Vallejo, CA
06.2007

Skills

  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Basic Skills Teaching
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • Heartsaver First Aid
  • Relationship Building
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Interactive Teaching
  • Lesson implementation
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Classroom Organization
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Outdoor Play Supervision
  • Curriculum Planning

Skills Abilities

Kept and updated a detailed inventory of available classroom materials and supplies., Ensured that classroom areas were kept clean and free from hazards., Selected appropriate games and stories for the children., Remarkable ability to engage children through storytelling and game playing, Solid knowledge of the abilities of preschool-age children, Profound oral and written communications abilities, Excellent organizational skills, Participated in periodic meetings with parents., Coordinated end of day pick up to ensure that proper documentation was completed., Participated in daily meetings with the Lead Teacher to discuss classroom plans., Assisted with the preparation of quarterly conferences with parents., Ability to arrive early or stay late as necessary, Worked with the Lead Teacher to develop weekly activity plans., Maintained detailed organized records on each student's milestones development., Maintained written observations on classroom activities and student behaviors., Supervised students and immediately reported any issues to the Lead Teacher.

Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher

EOCF
05.2022 - Current

TEACHER ASSISSTANT

WAVE OF THE FUTURE CO-OP
03.2022 - Current

Adminstrative Assistant

Centers For Autism And Related Disorders
06.2018 - 11.2018

Behavioral Technician/ABA Therapist

CARD
03.2018 - 11.2018

Preschool Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2018

Preschool Teacher

Baby Yale Academy
02.2017 - 04.2017

Preschool Teacher

YMCA Rett Turner Preschool
07.2016 - 02.2017

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Los Medanos College Child Study Center
01.2013 - 05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Grays Harbor College

High School Diploma -

Vallejo High School
Kayla Peachey