Kelly Muha
Monmouth Junction,New Jersey
Summary
Welcoming and nurturing Lead Preschool Teacher with creative abilities in social and emotional development. Certified in CPR and first aid. Adept at organizing educational opportunities for children between the ages of three and four. Combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for new opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Miss Barbara's Schoolhouse
02.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Planned and prepared activities for ages 3-4.
Assistant Teacher
Miss Barbara's Schoolhouse
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
Wine Steward
Old York Cellars
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Represented establishment professionally with guests and earned consistent repeat and referral business.
- Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Paraprofessional
South Brunswick Board Of Education
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ08.2022
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Safety Precautions
- Lesson Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Nurturing Environment
- Social Development
- Lessons and Activities
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Active Participation
- Collaborative Environments
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Miss Barbara's Schoolhouse
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Miss Barbara's Schoolhouse
09.2021 - 02.2022
Wine Steward
Old York Cellars
07.2020 - 12.2020
Paraprofessional
South Brunswick Board Of Education
01.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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