Kelly Rodriguez
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Pre-K Teacher with expertise in early childhood education at Garden Oaks ELC. Excelled in curriculum planning and classroom management, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Enhanced student outcomes through innovative lesson plans and effective parent-teacher communication. Recognized for promoting social-emotional learning and mentoring peers, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate among parents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Garden Oaks ELC
06.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster creativity and critical thinking in diverse classroom settings.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance student behavior and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's emotional and academic development.
- Designed and executed age-appropriate activities that promote social skills and teamwork among students.
- Assessed student progress using observational techniques to tailor instructional approaches effectively.
- Organized educational field trips to expand students' understanding of the world beyond the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for curriculum implementation and classroom engagement.
- Led professional development workshops on early childhood education trends and teaching methodologies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
Pre-K Teacher
Unity Chid Development School
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Assessed student progress using observational techniques to tailor instructional approaches effectively.
- Organized educational field trips to expand students' understanding of the world beyond the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for curriculum implementation and classroom engagement.
- Led professional development workshops on early childhood education trends and teaching methodologies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
First Baptist Academy & Preschool
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Supported daily classroom activities, ensuring materials were organized and readily available for students.
- Monitored children's progress through observational assessments and provided feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to communicate children's needs and achievements effectively.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Mentored new teaching assistants, sharing best practices and fostering collaborative teamwork.
- Scaffolded learning for diverse learners through differentiated instruction strategies and individualized support.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Nurtured a love for reading among students by regularly sharing age-appropriate literature selections during storytime sessions.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress by tracking performance and providing regular feedback.
- Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waltrip High School
Houston, TX06-2013
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Assessment strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Child supervision
- Fine motor skills
- Motor skill development
- Gross motor skills
- Language development
- Classroom management
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative lesson planning
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Garden Oaks ELC
06.2021 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Unity Chid Development School
07.2018 - 09.2019
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
First Baptist Academy & Preschool
07.2016 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Waltrip High School