Kelly Andrade
Denver,CO
Summary
Well-qualified Lead Teacher familiar with skills and abilities needed to succeed. Possessing strengths in task prioritization and customer service. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenge. With solid leadership approach, knowledge and passion for attention to detail. Organized problem-solver skilled at logically approaching tasks and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote positive work environment. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a team. With unsurpassed work ethic, proactive mindset and dedication to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Knowledge Beginnings
Littleton, CO
02.2017 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Parking Enforcement Officer
City And County Of Denver - Human Services
Denver, CO
09.2001 - 11.2016
- Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
- Checked listings of vehicles to be booted or towed and completed necessary forms and boot placement on vehicles.
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
- Wrote and issues citations or warnings to owners of vehicles.
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events during each shift.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Filled out daily log of citations and warnings issued and submitted list to supervisor at end of shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Denver, CO05.1987
Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Lesson Planning
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Documentation and Reporting
- Student Data Management
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Detail oriented
- Curriculum Implementation
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Curriculum Design
- Time Management
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Data Entry
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Program Leadership
- Data Confidentiality
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Decision Making
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Accomplishments
- Transitioned from center Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to position of Lead Teacher within a 2 year span. I obtained my CDA (Childhood Development Associate) through Rasmussen College and Early Childhood PDIS.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for up to 20 students.
- Managed classroom of up to 20 children ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Trained 3 of Knowledge Beginnings employees.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Knowledge Beginnings
02.2017 - Current
Parking Enforcement Officer
City And County Of Denver - Human Services
09.2001 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School