Kelly Nichole Bragg
Belleville,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vacation Bible School Coordinator
Damascus Road Fellowship
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Trained volunteers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored and supervised volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Encouraged people in the community to bring their kids to our program through phone calls, in- person conversations , social media and passing out flyers.
- Offered guidance and support to help both kids and volunteers navigating challenges.
- Worked with parents to ease transitions at beginning and end of VBS.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
Director
Columbia Kinder College
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the preschool.
- Supervised staff
- Developed and implemented curriculum that supported educational excellence.
- Ensured that the facility met all health and safety regulations.
- Worked with staff to communicate with parents and students.
- Met with prospective parents to answer questions and give tours of the preschool.
- Created schedules for all staff.
- Assisted staff members in resolving conflicts among children and communicating with parents and families.
Preschool Teacher
Fairview Heights CDC
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents through daily conversation.
- Maintained/organized a safe, fun and interactive classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Teacher
St.Johns Preschool And Daycare
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Came up with classroom rules and enforced them.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of each individual student.
- Tracked and discussed the progress of each student with the parents.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other to develop social skills.
- Provided appropriate supervision for children at all times.
- Maintained inventory system for classroom materials and supplies.
- Facilitated various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.
Preschool Teacher
Columbia Kinder College
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Engaged with children one-on-one to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained a tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Helped children reach developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with other teachers to implement lesson plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem- Solving
- Interpersonal relationships
- Negotiating
- Persuasive influencer
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Leadership
- Planning
- Crisis Management
- Time Management
- Active listening
Timeline
Vacation Bible School Coordinator
Damascus Road Fellowship
01.2021 - 08.2023
Director
Columbia Kinder College
01.2017 - 08.2017
Preschool Teacher
Fairview Heights CDC
05.2012 - 01.2013
Preschool Teacher
St.Johns Preschool And Daycare
05.2010 - 05.2012
Preschool Teacher
Columbia Kinder College
01.2009 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Southwestern Illinois College
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