Kayla Pruitt
Henrico,USA
Summary
Experienced education professional with strong background in early childhood education. Skilled in developing individualized education plans, implementing effective teaching strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Focused on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (Second Grade)
Glen Lea Elementary School
Henrico, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Plan lessons and instruct students in math, reading/writing, science and social studies.
- Assess students' abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Adapt lessons to changes in class size
- Grade students' assignments and exams
- Communicate with parents about students' progress
Teacher (Third Grade)
Salem Elementary School
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Plan lessons and instruct students in math, reading/writing, science and social studies.
- Assess students' abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Adapt lessons to changes in class size
- Grade students' assignments and exams
- Communicate with parents about students' progress
Student Teaching Internship
Chimborazo Elementary School
Richmond, VA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Create lesson plans that employ cooperative learning, hands on, student centered techniques
- Establish open and mutually beneficial communication system with parents to maximize student learning using email, weekly newsletters and open office hours
- Prepare, administer and evaluate student comprehension assessment tools including tests, quizzes, and homework
Student Teaching Internship
J.B. Fisher Elementary School
Richmond, VA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Create lesson plans that employ cooperative learning, hands on, student centered techniques
- Establish open and mutually beneficial communication system with parents to maximize student learning using email, weekly newsletters and open office hours
- Prepare, administer and evaluate student comprehension assessment tools including tests, quizzes, and homework
Practicum
Mary Munford Elementary School
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and presented three mini-lessons in science, social studies and math in kindergarten and 2nd grade
Practicum
Barack Obama Elementary School
Richmond, VA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared and tutored a 2nd grader in reading comprehension
Practicum
George W. Carver Elementary School
Richmond, VA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared and taught an interactive lesson in reading comprehension in 1st grade
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2023
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Interpersonal relationships
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Special education
- Materials sourcing
- Test administration
- Individualized learning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Literacy education
- Faculty collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Compliance standards
- Safety awareness
- Proficient in software
Certification
- State of Virginia. Teacher License, Early Education PK-3 Endorsement May 2023
Timeline
Teacher (Second Grade)
Glen Lea Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Teacher (Third Grade)
Salem Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Student Teaching Internship
Chimborazo Elementary School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teaching Internship
J.B. Fisher Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Practicum
Mary Munford Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Practicum
Barack Obama Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Practicum
George W. Carver Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Virginia Commonwealth University