Kaylee Chastain
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Gardner School of Blue Ash
Blue Ash
09.2021 - Current
- I teach preschoolers through singing, crafts, dramatic play, and other types of play
- I am responsible for assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and mentoring other staff.
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy
01.2020 - 09.2021
- I teach preschoolers through singing, crafts, dramatic play, and other types of play
- I am responsible for assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and mentoring other staff.
Preschool Teacher
Jelly Bean Junction Learning Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
- I teach preschoolers through singing, crafts, dramatic play, and other types of play
- I am responsible for assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and mentoring other staff.
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy
11.2016 - 09.2019
- I taught preschoolers through singing, crafts, dramatic play, and other types of play
- I was responsible for assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and mentoring other staff.
Preschool Teacher
TOTally Kids Learning Center
09.2017 - 09.2018
- I taught preschoolers through singing, crafts, dramatic play, and other types of play
- I was responsible for assessments, parent-teacher conferences, and mentoring other staff.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Primrose School of GO
10.2013 - 11.2016
- As a toddler teacher, I took care of children aged 18 months to 2 years
- I taught them through singing, crafts, dramatic play, and other types of interaction
- I was also responsible for changing their diapers.
Cashier/Childcare Worker
IKEA
10.2012 - 01.2013
- As a Cashier, I was responsible for handling payment transactions, coupons, and dealing with customer complaints
- As a Childcare Worker, I watched and took care of children aged 2-11 while their parents shopped
- I played and interacted with a large group of children and came up with activities to keep them entertained.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
Franklin University
Columbus, OH12-2024
Skills
- I am hard working, great with people especially children I am also highly motivated
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Volunteer Experience
- Vineyard Community Church, Teacher, 05/2015- March 2020
As a Teacher, I teach the lesson plan through song, dance, and crafts in a way that the children can understand it. I also deal with any behavior issues or fears. I am also responsible for following a strict check-in and out system for the children's safety.
- Crosspoint Community Church, Teacher/Student Leader, 01/2015- 10/2015,
As a Teacher, I taught a large group of preschoolers through song, dance, crafts, music, and other types of play. As a Student Leader, I mentored 10 Middle School girls. I became a huge support system when many of the girls did not have one.
- Point of Mercy Church, Teacher's Aide, 03/2012- 01/2015
As a Teacher's Aide, I was responsible for watching over kids who were 2-5 years of age and supporting the teacher and her lesson plan.
Certification
- CDA
- CPR and First Aid Certified
References
- Amy McLaughlin, (330) 703-8998
- Sam Lacewell, (513) 515-0817
- Mackenzie Head, (765) 744-4564
Reference letters are available on request
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Gardner School of Blue Ash
09.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy
01.2020 - 09.2021
Preschool Teacher
Jelly Bean Junction Learning Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Preschool Teacher
TOTally Kids Learning Center
09.2017 - 09.2018
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy
11.2016 - 09.2019
Lead Toddler Teacher
Primrose School of GO
10.2013 - 11.2016
Cashier/Childcare Worker
IKEA
10.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
Franklin University
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