Kelly Moody
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Student-focused preschool teacher who loves to help children blossom and grow. Enjoy helping others and being part of a team. Energetic, creative, and eager to help students learn.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Rock Springs Elementary School
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted 5-10 teachers preparing copies, laminating, collating, binding etc to get lessons ready for the students.
- Worked in small groups or one on one with children to help reinforce certain skills or to provide extra assistance with schoolwork (specifically in math and reading)
- Managed a related arts technology class each day for 22-26 students
- Monitored and assisted children in the cafeteria daily
- Subbed at the last minute when needed for any teacher in the building
- Assisted the front office and really anyone in the building with whatever is needed.
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Sparrows Nest
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus to entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Planned and prepared activities and crafts for 1 & 2 year old students.
- Provided a safe and loving environment so that children could grow spiritually, emotionally and educationally.
- Person in charge when Director was absent
Assistant Director
The Sparrows Nest
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisted Director in creating the preschool program from the ground up.
- Assisted in managing daily operations of the program.
- Taught Bible/Music class to all classes in the program.
- Prepped crafts for Bible stories for 3 and 4 year old classes.
- Assembled memory books for all the children in the program.
- Designed and updated all bulletin boards in the hallway.
- Filled in as a sub for teachers when needed and was "acting" Director when the Director was absent.
- Purchased items for the program when needed.
- Assisted Director with various tasks outside of normal business hours when needed.
Preschool Teacher
Smyrna First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Helped children grow spiritually, emotionally and educationally in a safe and loving environment.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Planned and prepared activities and crafts for 3 year olds.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 10-12 (3 year old) children through entire school day.
- -Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Smyrna First United Methodist Church Preschool
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted teacher with daily activities and lessons with the children.
- Made copies and gathered supplies when needed for all teachers in the school.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and helping them learn to work together and share.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2003
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Rock Springs Elementary School
10.2021 - 09.2023
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Sparrows Nest
01.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Director
The Sparrows Nest
06.2017 - 01.2021
Preschool Teacher
Smyrna First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2016
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Smyrna First United Methodist Church Preschool
10.2014 - 05.2015
MBA - Marketing
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Middle Tennessee State University
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