Kelly Kocher
Redding,CT
Summary
Engaging assistant Kindergarten Teacher who is committed to preparing young students for elementary learning and beyond. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Learning Community Day School
08.2020 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement cross-curricular projects, fostering a comprehensive learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, supporting their involvement in their child''s education.
- Addressed individual student needs by implementing differentiated instruction strategies and tailoring lesson plans accordingly.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Contributed to increased parent satisfaction with the school''s early childhood program by organizing engaging family events and workshops.
- Promoted social development and emotional well-being among students by incorporating cooperative learning activities into daily routines.
- Supported students'' language development through immersive storytelling sessions, engaging word games, and focused vocabulary building exercises.
- Ensured a safe learning environment for all students by closely monitoring play areas, managing allergies, and responding swiftly to emergencies as needed.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress using various evaluation methods such as quizzes, observations, portfolios, and anecdotal records.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling academically or socially, resulting in improved confidence levels and overall success within the classroom setting.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Teacher's Assistant (4's Program)
Learning Community Day School
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Family Studies
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2021
Skills
- Mathematics Instruction
- Health and safety practices
- Language Acquisition Support
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Gross Motor Skill Development
- Art and Music Integration
- Patience and Empathy
- Creative Curriculum Design
- Child Assessment Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Modification
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Student Learning Support
Certification
- Licensed early childhood educator
Timeline
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Learning Community Day School
08.2020 - Current
Teacher's Assistant (4's Program)
Learning Community Day School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Family Studies
University of Connecticut
- Licensed early childhood educator
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