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Keara Beard

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Committed Kindergarten Teacher with 3 years of experience and 5 years of PreK experience. Devoted to giving scholars warm and nurturing environments. Skilled in organizing and leading educational activities. Observant, caring and hardworking with focus on enhancing academic, physical and emotional development of young scholars. Successful at promoting discipline, focus, good behavior and appropriate social skills. Excellent communicator with problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking permanent role with growth potential.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Idea University Prep Academy
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.

School Age Lead Teacher/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in creating a safe, supportive, nurturing, and welcoming classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling with instill discipline in children
  • Promoted physical, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities

Lead Toddler Teacher

Southside Child Development Center
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
  • Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.

Education

Child Development -

Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2016

Skills

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Classroom Management and Organization
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Certification

  • Early Learning Teacher 4 2019-2021
  • Ancillary Certificate
  • Level 4 Advanced High Performing Teacher 2023-2024
  • APEL Certificate

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Idea University Prep Academy
08.2021 - Current

School Age Lead Teacher/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2021

Lead Toddler Teacher

Southside Child Development Center
07.2016 - 06.2017

Child Development -

Southern University And A & M College

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