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Kelsey Cordray

Kelsey Cordray

Marceline,MO

Summary

Dedicated preschool teacher with over 7 years of experience fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. Skilled in developmentally appropriate teaching and effective classroom management to create engaging learning environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Green Hills Head Start
Brookfield, MO
08.2016 - Current

Works as the lead preschool teacher with children whose ages range from 3-5 years old.

Engages with families of the children to help guide them and provide any additional resources they might need.

Manages staff to ensure we are all working towards the same goals including keeping the children safe, maintaining a schedule, planning developmentally appropriate activities, building positive relationships, and ensuring a sanitary work space.

Participates in monthly trainings including CPR and First Aid, Health and Safety, Safe Sleep, Civil Rights, FERPA/Title IX/Discrimination, Trauma Smart, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Teaching Strategies and Assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO
12.2023

Associate of Arts -

North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO
07.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development

North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO
05.2021

Child Development Associate -

National Crediting Program
01.2018

Skills

  • Builds relationships with children, parents, and staff
  • Manages classroom by using positive language and reinforcement
  • Teaches skills based on where children are developmentally rather than age by using scaffolding techniques
  • Plans hands-on activities for ultimate learning experiences
  • Keeps an organized and sanitary environment that enhances learning

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Green Hills Head Start
08.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Central Methodist University

Associate of Arts -

North Central Missouri College

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development

North Central Missouri College

Child Development Associate -

National Crediting Program