Kelsey Gureski
BRISTOL,TN
Summary
Caring Teacher experienced in creating stimulating learning environments that inspire student engagement and achievement. Developed strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues through effective communication and individualized support. Focused on fostering positive educational experiences and promoting diverse learning strategies to meet individual student needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ballad health of early learning at ETSU
Johnson City, Tennessee
05.2025 - 10.2026
- Planned age-appropriate lessons for Ballad Health early learning center at ETSU.
- Facilitated daily learning and play activities to enhance children's engagement and growth.
- Supervised classroom routines and maintained safe, orderly learning spaces.
- Monitored child behavior to inform tailored support for developmental progress.
- Provided daily updates to families and caregivers to foster strong home-school connections.
- Prepared materials for lessons, centers, and group activities.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children between activities, ensuring they felt comfortable and secure.
- Supported social-emotional development through caring guidance and calm redirection.
VPK Teacher
Greenacres child care
Seminole, Florida
08.2008 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Planned daily lessons for Ballad Health early learning classrooms at ETSU.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Prepared classroom materials and organized learning centers for activities.
- Supervised children during play, meals, and rest times.
- Monitored child safety and followed center health procedures.
- Supported social-emotional development through caring guidance and calm redirection.
- Observed child behavior and documented learning progress.
- Communicated with families about daily routines and classroom needs.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with early learning staff to maintain supportive classroom environment.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
CDA Council
Johnson City, TN 11.2025 - 11.2025
Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport, FLSkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum alignment
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Classroom instruction
- Group instruction
- Small group instruction
- Learning center setup
- Visual aids utilization
- Social-emotional learning
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Family engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Effective communication
- Reporting and documentation
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Cooperative learning experience
- Alternative learning methods
- Critical thinking
- Early childhood education
- Classroom safety
- Empathy and patience
- Empathy and patience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CDA - Early Childhood Education
CDA Council
11.2025 - 11.2025
Teacher
Ballad health of early learning at ETSU
05.2025 - 10.2026
VPK Teacher
Greenacres child care
08.2008 - 10.2025
Boca Ciega High School