Kelly Curtis
Charleston,SC
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Charleston Catholic School, adept at fostering child development and resolving conflicts. Excelled in creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences and fostering strong family relationships. Skilled in group instruction and special needs education, ensuring personalized support and a nurturing environment for all students.
Experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Utilizes effective communication techniques to foster nurturing classroom environment. Knowledge of classroom management and child development to support young learners.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K and Preschool Teacher
Charleston Catholic Schoool
08.2011 - 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.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Kindergarten Teacher
Blesses Sacrament Catholic School
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC12-2009
Political Science With Minor in Criminal Justice
The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05-1995
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child development expertise
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Behavioral modeling
Accomplishments
Implemented and designed a classroom curriculumn to accomodate younger aged schildren to
Timeline
Pre-K and Preschool Teacher
Charleston Catholic Schoool
08.2011 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Blesses Sacrament Catholic School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The College of Charleston
Political Science With Minor in Criminal Justice
The College of Charleston
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