Kaylyn French
Laurel,MD
Summary
Accomplished Third Grade Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Eagle Academy Public Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Basketball Assistant Coach
Sandy Spring Friends School
11.2022 - Current
- Led over practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
- Developed in-depth and functional knowledge of basketball and rules and regulations associated.
- Coordinated with head coach and experienced players to develop curriculum and play book.
- Assisted head coach with recruiting of new players by attending scouting events and games.
Third Grade Teacher
Highlandtown Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided English Language Arts and Social Studies instruction to over 100 students, who were labeled as receiving ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) or SPED (Special Education) using Wit & Wisdom and FUNdations curriculum
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Met with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve student issues
- Collaborated with colleagues across content areas and grade levels to brainstorm various methods to implement that will help move student data.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Residential Rehabilitation Counselor
Humanim
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
Education
M.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2019
Skills
- Fast learning with strong leadership and critical thinking skill
- Effective Time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks in order of importance
- Ability to develop and maintain good relationships
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Analytical and problem solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Special Event Planning
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suites
Additional Information
- Serves as a mentor to younger athletes; helping train and navigate through their different phases of life
- Lead back to school staff presentations. (August 2022)
- Co-leader/founder My Name Is (MNI)a non-profit mentorship group.
- Assistant basketball coach on the middle school basketball team.
- Served as the Salisbury Women's Basketball teams Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM) representative acting as a peer-to-peer resource for teammates.
- Grade-level team lead teacher
- Family and Community Engagement (FCE) Co-Chair
- Certifications MSDE Standard Professional- Early Childhood Education (K-3)
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Eagle Academy Public Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Basketball Assistant Coach
Sandy Spring Friends School
11.2022 - Current
Residential Rehabilitation Counselor
Humanim
02.2021 - 05.2022
Third Grade Teacher
Highlandtown Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2023
M.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Salisbury University
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