Kelly Burke
Gregory,MI
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator with proven expertise in child development and behavior management techniques, honed over years with Huron Valley Schools and other educational settings. Demonstrates exceptional patience, understanding, and a results-driven approach, significantly enhancing learning environments. Skilled in creating engaging activities and fostering emotional support, ensuring a 20% improvement in student engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Self-employeed
Howell, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Preschool Teacher
Huron Valley School Schools
Highland, MI
08.2015 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 16 - 24 children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
Paraprofessional/Long Term Substitute Teacher
West Bloomfield School District
West Bloomfield, MI
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
None - Radiology
Henry Ford Community College
DearbornAssociate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Oakland County Community College
Waterford, Mi05.2015
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Friendly
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Emotionally supportive
- Toddler care experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- Childcare
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Active listener
- Valid Driver's License
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Meal Preparation
- Arts and crafts
- First Aid Certified
- Safety awareness
- Child Supervision
- Behavior management techniques
- Outdoor activities
- Housekeeping
- Reading and Storytelling
- Reliable transportation
- Light Housekeeping
- Creative play
- Effective team leader
- Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Nanny
Self-employeed
08.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Huron Valley School Schools
08.2015 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional/Long Term Substitute Teacher
West Bloomfield School District
09.2013 - 06.2015
None - Radiology
Henry Ford Community College
Associate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Oakland County Community College