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Kelsey Wilson

Lansing,MI

Summary

Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Passionate Education professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

CACS Head Start
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Gilden Woods Early Care And Preschool
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Assisted and supervised 10-15 children through entire school day.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.

Toddler Lead Teacher

LMTS Child Care
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 2 to 3 years old.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Enhanced 2 to 3-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.

Behavioral Therapist

Gateway Pediatric Therapy
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum.
  • Maintained professional and clinical perspective to avoid internalization regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms.
  • Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for over varied number of students.
  • Provided responsive communication by phone and email to answer general and pressing questions.
  • Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
  • Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.

Assistant Teacher

Rainbow Child Care Center
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
  • Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
  • Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
  • Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
  • Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
  • Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
  • Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
  • Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
  • Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Assessed student assignments to check content quality while compiling competencies for parent/teacher conferences.

School Program Aide

CACS Head Start
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Supported planning and coordination of preschool program and associated activities.
  • Assisted Lead Teacher with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Assisted with maintenance of educational materials, books and toys for classroom.
  • Implemented welcoming environment where children felt safe and secure and enjoyed interacting with others.
  • Reported issues immediately to Lead Teacher for quick resolution.
  • Monitored children's activities throughout day for safety.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to help children develop communication, social engagement and collaboration skills.
  • Assisted Lead Teacher with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Supported planning and coordination of preschool program and associated activities.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
  • Made copies, proofed documents and distributed mail to provide administrative support to staff.

Cashier

Meijer
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Set up new sales displays seasonaly.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
  • Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
  • Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
  • Cultivated to recall customers' names and address each by name.
  • Upsold specialty items with beverages, increasing store sales.
  • Provided in-depth information to customers on beverage preparation and offered samples of latest brews.

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
09.2010 - 05.2012
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
  • Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
  • Maintained clean personal appearance, modeled store's outfits when working clothing department settings and wore uniforms per company policy.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues and fostering timely resolution.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
09.2024

High School Diploma -

Ovid-Elsie High School
Elsie, MI
06.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Programs (10 years)

  • Anecdotal Documentation (8 years)

  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers

  • Customer Service

  • Childcare Expertise

  • Progress Tracking and Reporting

  • Filing and Classroom Organization

  • Clear and Direct Communication

  • Teaching Method Adaptations

  • Gentle Discipline

  • Disciplinary Enforcement

  • Developmental Assessment

  • Special Needs Support

  • Learning assessment skills

  • Child Development

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • Daily Schedule Creation

  • Instruction with Neurodiversities (ADHD, ASD)

  • Early Childhood Education

Accomplishments

  • Noted multiple times for excellent coursework and grades accumulating in Dean's List recognition (2021,2022)
  • Acceptance to The University of Arizona Honors Program (2021)
  • Acceptance to Golden Key International Honors Society (2022)
  • Maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA while working full-time and taking additional courses through Sophia Learning (2021-2022) in association with the University of Arizona Global Campus
  • Acceptance into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society (2023)


Timeline

Teacher

CACS Head Start
01.2023 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Gilden Woods Early Care And Preschool
02.2022 - 01.2023

Toddler Lead Teacher

LMTS Child Care
08.2021 - 02.2022

Behavioral Therapist

Gateway Pediatric Therapy
01.2019 - 08.2021

Assistant Teacher

Rainbow Child Care Center
05.2018 - 01.2019

School Program Aide

CACS Head Start
03.2016 - 05.2018

Cashier

Meijer
04.2014 - 03.2016

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
09.2010 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Arizona Global Campus

High School Diploma -

Ovid-Elsie High School

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