Kelsey White
North Andover,MA
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of Early Childhood education and social emotional needs. Specializing in creating stimulating and calming environment that help students achieve full potential. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with families and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that promoted creativity and critical thinking among preschoolers.
- Established a nurturing environment that encouraged individual growth and collaborative play among students.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management strategies and effective teaching techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
Pre-K Teacher
Little Sprouts
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive practices into daily instruction.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Pitter Patter
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Facilitated small group activities designed for developing problem solving skills, cooperative interaction skills.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies such as praise, rewards, and encouragement to motivate students.
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2011 - 03.2016
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZHigh School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Andover, MA06-2009
Skills
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom Management
- Positive parent communication
- Child CPR and first aid
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Calm and patient
- Time Management
- Multi-tasking
- Clear and direct communication
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
05.2025 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Little Sprouts
06.2017 - 07.2023
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Pitter Patter
03.2016 - 06.2017
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2011 - 03.2016
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix