Kelsey Aguirre
Odessa,TX
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with a proven track record at Grace Kids Early Academy, specializing in fostering critical thinking and building strong relationships. Excelled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, significantly enhancing student engagement and success. Skilled in collaborative learning and social-emotional training, adept at meeting diverse student needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Grace Kids Early Academy
Odessa, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
- Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills with project-based learning opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher
Antioch Christian Education Center
Odessa, TX
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Specialized in instruction for one-year-old classes, supporting various roles at the childcare center as needed.
- Adapted to dynamic classroom needs by providing support across age groups from 6 months to 4 years.
- Concluded role in a 2-year-old classroom before center closure due to COVID-19.
Education
BAS Early Childhood Education And Teachin - Teaching
Odessa College
Odessa, TXAssociates In Arts Early Childhood- 6th Grade - Teaching
Odessa College
Odessa, TX12.2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Child development
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
Timeline
Teacher
Grace Kids Early Academy
02.2021 - Current
Teacher
Antioch Christian Education Center
03.2016 - 03.2020
BAS Early Childhood Education And Teachin - Teaching
Odessa College
Associates In Arts Early Childhood- 6th Grade - Teaching
Odessa College