Kaylee Sturgill
Ashland,Ky
Summary
Multi- skilled, self motivated, professional, experienced, and very hard worker seeking employment. I am experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
I am also a very dedicated person with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills with working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Ashland, Ky
07.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Ashland, Ky
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Dental Assistant
Brace Yourself Orthodontics / Jay Parekh Dds, Ms
Ashland, KY
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported dentists in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- did initial placement of braces for patients and chairside assistant for the dentist.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Edward L. Johnson DMD
Ashland, USA
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Schedule patients, file charts, and bill insurance
- Assist dental procedures take dental radiographs
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Ashland, USA
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Assist the Dentist during all dental procedures, Take radiographs
- Sterilize dental instruments/ clean and set up dental instruments
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Teaching
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Universal Studies/ Minor -Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY01-2022
Associate Degree - Dental Assisting
Huntington Junior College
12.2012
General Education -
Ashland Community and Technical College
05.2010
Graduate -
Paul G. Blazer High School
12.2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Learning strategies
- Community involvement
- Differentiated instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
Personal Information
Age: 28
Timeline
Teacher
Cannonsburg Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cannonsburg Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Dental Assistant
Brace Yourself Orthodontics / Jay Parekh Dds, Ms
01.2017 - 07.2019
Dental Assistant
Dr. Edward L. Johnson DMD
07.2015 - 08.2017
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2012 - 07.2015
Associate Degree - Dental Assisting
Huntington Junior College
General Education -
Ashland Community and Technical College
Graduate -
Paul G. Blazer High School
Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Teaching
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Universal Studies/ Minor -Education
University of The Cumberlands