KAYLA SCHLIMGEN
Eau Claire
Summary
Eager employee always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Certified in Child and Infant CPR/First Aid. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Jim Falls Elementary School
Jim Falls, WI
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create supportive learning environments tailored to individual student needs.
Daycare Teacher
Country Creek Daycare
Sun Prairie, WI
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Family Babysitter
Bill And Riley Huebsch
DeForest, WI
09.2016 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Educational Assistant
Southview Elementary School
Chippewa Falls, WI
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assist classroom teachers in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities for students.
- Support students in their academic and social development, providing one-on-one or small group assistance as needed.
- Help to create a positive and engaging learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all learners.
- Monitor student progress and behavior, providing feedback to teachers about student needs and performance.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, and other school events to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop strategies that enhance learning and address challenges faced by students.
Family Nanny
Jason And Melissa O'Brien
Eau Claire, WI
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Home Tutor
Jessica And Michael Welsh
DeForest, WI
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Worked one-on-one with one student in core subjects.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text, working out solutions to problems and reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
Madison, WI
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau ClaireHigh School Diploma - undefined
DeForest Area High School
DeForest06-2020
Skills
- Licensed Driver
- Early Childhood Education
- Emergency Response
- Curriculum Development
- Planning Physical Activities
- Loves Children
- Managing Routines
- Emotionally Supportive
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- First Aid Training
- Homework Assistance
- Child Care
- Reliability Approachable
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Positive Role Model
- Following Directions
- Classroom Instruction
- Playing Puzzles and Games
- Positive Reinforcement
- Meal and Snack Times
- Caring and Understanding
- Upholding Discipline Rules
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Dependability
- Summer Camp Counseling
- Monitoring Screen Time
- Social Skills Development
- Light Housekeeping
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Safety Monitoring
- Activity Planning
- Active Listener
Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Short Term Substitute License
- Mandated Reporter
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Jim Falls Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Educational Assistant
Southview Elementary School
01.2025 - 03.2025
Family Nanny
Jason And Melissa O'Brien
01.2022 - 05.2023
Daycare Teacher
Country Creek Daycare
09.2019 - Current
Home Tutor
Jessica And Michael Welsh
09.2019 - 06.2020
Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
09.2017 - 09.2018
Family Babysitter
Bill And Riley Huebsch
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
DeForest Area High School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire