Kellie N. Spector
New York,NY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Synagogue May Family Nursery School
HEAD PRE-K TEACHER
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for classroom of children ages three and four through Reggio Emilia educational philosophy.
- Integrated early literacy instruction including phonological awareness, letter recognition, storytelling, and emergent writing skills.
- Conducted progress reports and developmental milestones assessments to track individual growth of students.
- Participated in educator meetings to better understand students’ IEP needs and goals.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
Central Synagogue Lese Center for Living Judaism
KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE HEAD TEACHER
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and lead daily lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade students in a structured, nurturing after-school program environment.
- Drafted daily lesson plans focusing on developmentally appropriate Jewish learning opportunities through Project Based Learning.
- Differentiated instruction and materials to meet students’ varied learning needs.
- Cultivated a warm classroom culture that supports curiosity, independence, and collaboration.
Grace Church School
1ST GRADE STUDENT TEACHER
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported the lead teacher in creating and modifying daily lesson plans to meet the individual learning needs of a diverse population of students.
- Delivered small-group and one-on-one literacy instruction targeting decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
- Administered reading, phonics, and math assessments in alignment with Common Core standards.
- Assisted in conducting child study reports to advocate for differentiated instruction and additional resources for students.
Ramaz Lower School
KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATE TEACHER
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Lead direct literacy instruction in a bilingual kindergarten classroom.
- Utilized a variety of assessments, including DIBELS and Fountas & Pinnell BAS to guide instruction and track student progress.
- Fostered strong, consistent communication with parents and guardians to support student growth.
- Led 1:1 and small-group literacy instruction targeting decoding, fluency and comprehension.
- Assisted with differentiated lesson planning for emergent, on-level and advanced readers.
Temple Israel Early Childhood Learning Center
PRE-K ASSOCIATE TEACHER
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted head teacher in organizing a PreK classroom.
- Collaborated in a team of three teachers assisting in all areas of curriculum and classroom management.
- Supported pre-literacy development through phonological games, read-alouds, and emergent writing.
- Maintained open communication with families through conferences and progress notes.
East Side Educators
LEARNING SPECIALIST
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided individualized academic support to students in Pre-K through Grade 9 by providing test taking strategies, confidence building, and foundational tools in preparation for independent- schools entrance exams including ISEE, SSAT, AABL, and ELA.
- Provided students with the tools to understand varied curriculum.
- Worked with students to develop reading skills, comprehension, handwriting, mathematical skills and essay writing.
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education Birth- Grade 2
HUNTER COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN- ANN ARBOR
05.2018
Skills
- Masters in Early Childhood Education Birth- Grade 2
- Early Childhood Education (Birth- Grade 2) Initial Certificate Spring 2022
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE READING TUTOR
Private Clients | New York, NY 09/2023-Present
- Worked closely with students, parents, and school literacy specialist to create materials to support students’ literacy needs.
- Designed individualized lesson plans focusing on phonetic skills to foster children’s reading skills.
- Created engaging literacy activities using evidence-based strategies and assessment data.
- Designed individualized reading and phonics lessons focusing on decoding, sight-word recognition, fluency, decoding, and comprehension.
KINDERGARTEN STUDENT TEACHER 01/2018-09/2018
Community Action Network | Ann Arbor, MI
- Collaborated with lead teachers at Community Action Network’s early childhood center to support kindergarten instruction for children in under-resourced Ann Arbor communities.
- Designed and implemented engaging literacy, math, and social-emotional learning activities tailored to diverse learners.
- Built strong relationships with students and families by fostering a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that reflected CAN’s mission to serve low-income neighborhoods.
Awards
Honors Program, University of Michigan (Spring 2018)
Timeline
East Side Educators
LEARNING SPECIALIST
09.2022 - 10.2023
Central Synagogue May Family Nursery School
HEAD PRE-K TEACHER
08.2022 - Current
Grace Church School
1ST GRADE STUDENT TEACHER
06.2022 - 08.2022
Central Synagogue Lese Center for Living Judaism
KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE HEAD TEACHER
09.2021 - Current
Ramaz Lower School
KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATE TEACHER
08.2021 - 06.2022
Temple Israel Early Childhood Learning Center
PRE-K ASSOCIATE TEACHER
11.2020 - 08.2021
Masters - Early Childhood Education Birth- Grade 2
HUNTER COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN- ANN ARBOR