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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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