Kaylee Merritt
WRIGHTSVILLE,GA
Summary
Compassionate and professional with a background in Early Childhood Care and Education. Manages classroom activities and develops engaging lesson plans while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Committed to enhancing children's learning experiences through effective communication and collaboration with families.
Enthusiastic candidate with practical skills in classroom management and child development. Organizes educational materials and activities that promote learning and social skills. Builds strong relationships with students and parents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Emanuel County Early Head Start
Swainsboro, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment for diverse student needs and backgrounds.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance child development through regular communication and feedback.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on best practices.
- Supported implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) for children with special needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher's Assistant
Washington County NB&PW Club
Sandersville, GA
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management to foster a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Teacher's Assistant/Child Caregiver
Kids Academy of Baxley
Baxley, GA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Strengthened children's early literacy and math skills through interactive lessons and games.
- Conducted regular safety drills, ensuring children knew how to respond in emergency situations.
- Enhanced children's problem-solving skills through guided activities and open-ended questions.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
TCC - Early Childhood Care And Education
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA06-2026
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School
Ocilla, GA05-2013
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Individualized education plans
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Professionalism
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- TCC in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Emanuel County Early Head Start
10.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Washington County NB&PW Club
01.2024 - 10.2025
Teacher's Assistant/Child Caregiver
Kids Academy of Baxley
01.2021 - 04.2021
TCC - Early Childhood Care And Education
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School