Kelly Podgorny
Kid Country Childcare
Manhattan,IL
Summary
Dedicated teacher with experience in early childhood education, skilled in relationship building and mentorship. Successfully developed engaging lesson plans that promote social and cognitive growth, while collaborating with parents to support children's educational journeys.
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Certificate
2026
Years of experience
Work History
Teacher
5 Years 9 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in preschool-aged children.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's developmental milestones and educational goals.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for early childhood education and classroom engagement techniques.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in young children.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor developmental progress and adapt lesson plans accordingly.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided comprehensive assessments and evaluations of student progress, enabling targeted interventions and support for struggling learners.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address challenging behaviors, teaching students essential social-emotional skills.
- Provided feedback and support for teacher assistants, ensuring consistent implementation of classroom procedures and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Child Advocacy Studies certificate, exemplifying training, knowledge, skills and abilities in child maltreatment prevention and intervention.
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Performance assessments
Verbal and written communication
Conflict resolution
Certification
Level 2 Early Childhood Education and Level 2 Infant/Toddler credentials from Illinois' Gateways to Opportunity program.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teacher
Kid Country Childcare
07.2019 - 04.2025
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Kid Country Childcare
2021 - 2022
University of Illinois At Springfield
Bachelor of Science from Psychology