Keagan Stewart
Canisteo,NY
Summary
Distinguished in fostering engaging environments, I excel in creative learning strategies and exceptional organizational skills. Emotionally supportive teaching and adeptness with special needs, my contributions have significantly enhanced student learning experiences.
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Avoca Central School
01.2025 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Student Teacher
Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Lead School Age Daycare Teacher
Hornell Children's Home
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Practicum Student
Avoca Central School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Attended weekly team meetings and provided feedback on projects.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in learning process.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Created interactive presentations using multimedia resources such as videos and slideshows.
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars related to education and teaching methods.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Alfred University
Alfred, NY05-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05-2023
High School Diploma -
Canisteo Greenwood High School
Canisteo, NY06-2022
Skills
- Emotionally supportive
- Interactive lesson plans
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Child assessment
- Active listener
- Excellent communication skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Flexible and adaptive
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Loves children
- Story time, arts and crafts
- Creative learning strategies
- Friendly and likeable
- Positive and cheerful
- Reliable
- Adept at working with special needs
Certification
- Fingerprint Clearance Card - NY Department of Public Safety.
- NYS Birth-Second Grade-initial teaching certificate
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Avoca Central School
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District
09.2024 - 12.2024
Practicum Student
Avoca Central School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Lead School Age Daycare Teacher
Hornell Children's Home
06.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Alfred University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Corning Community College
High School Diploma -
Canisteo Greenwood High School
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