Kelsey Pettit
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in Differentiated Instruction and Collaborative Teamwork, honed across roles including a Teacher's Assistant at Colegio C.E.I.P Vicente Aleixandre, and Student Teaching at R. Homer Andrews Elementary School. Excelled in fostering cross-cultural understanding and enhancing parent-teacher communication, significantly improving student engagement and learning outcomes. Compared and contrasted education systems in different states and countries and developed an understanding of which aspects are best to include in teaching.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Nanny
The Andrisani Family
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed strong rapport with parents, communicating daily updates on their children''s progress and needs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Assisted a child with motor skills and cognitive tasks.
- Developed a relationship with the child and built a mutual trust and respect with the child and guardians.
Teacher's Assistant
Colegio C.E.I.P Vicente Aleixandre
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught subjects of Science, Social Studies, English, and Art in English with assistance from lead teacher.
- Cultivated cross-cultural interactions and experiences for the children by comparing aspects of life in United States and Spain
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Communicated in English, Spanish, and used non-verbal cues as well.
Student Teacher
R. Homer Andrews Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs and preferences of the students.
- Established positive relationships with students, classroom teacher, and administration.
- Developed cross-curricular lessons with the help of the fourth grade team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elon University
Elon, NC05.2023
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Oral communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Summer Nanny
The Andrisani Family
06.2024 - 09.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Colegio C.E.I.P Vicente Aleixandre
10.2023 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
R. Homer Andrews Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Elon University
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