Kelsey Brinker
Cynthiana,KY
Summary
Proven educator and leader, excelled in fostering student engagement and curriculum planning. Demonstrated exceptional classroom management and communication, enhancing student learning and behavior. Skillfully balanced individualized instruction with teamwork, achieving trusted performance. Employed at Cane Ridge Elementary for student teaching, showcased leadership and attention to detail, significantly contributing to positive learning environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Cane Ridge Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
- Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
- Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Harrison County Schools
03.2022 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
07.2018 - Current
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Childcare Provider at Kidtown
Harrison Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
Meat Packer
Riverview Meat Company
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Practiced leadership and professionalism with customers that came in.
- Required organization and concentration.
- Held a lot of responsibility when it came to customer's products.
Education
Bachelor - Elementary Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2024
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Curriculum Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Individualized Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Communication
- Punctual
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Student Teacher
Cane Ridge Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider at Kidtown
Harrison Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 06.2024
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Harrison County Schools
03.2022 - Current
Meat Packer
Riverview Meat Company
06.2021 - 06.2023
Babysitter
Self-employeed
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor - Elementary Education
University of Kentucky
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