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Keenan Messner

Mesa,AZ

Summary

High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy students.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Skyline Educational Preschool
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Lead Teacher

Sunrise Preschools
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.

Paraprofessional

Scottsdale Unified School District
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.

Instructional Assistant

Leading Edge Academy
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.

Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.

  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.

Daycare Assistant

Leading Edge Preschool
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Managed classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent reinforcement strategies, fostering a respectful atmosphere.

Skills

  • Classroom Inclusion
  • Lesson Development
  • IEP Adherence
  • Instructional Assistance
  • Checking Time Cards
  • Administering Payroll
  • Customer Interaction
  • Station Preparation
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Issue and Problem Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Service Reports
  • Documentation
  • Report Generation
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Inventory Management
  • Special Education
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Toddler and Preschool Curricula
  • Classroom Management
  • Educational Support
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Child Management
  • Behavior Control
  • Child Supervision
  • Camper Supervision
  • Emotional Support
  • Administer First Aid

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Skyline Educational Preschool
07.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

Sunrise Preschools
01.2024 - 08.2024

Paraprofessional

Scottsdale Unified School District
09.2023 - 01.2024

Instructional Assistant

Leading Edge Academy
10.2022 - 08.2023

Daycare Assistant

Leading Edge Preschool
10.2022 - 05.2023
Keenan Messner