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Education
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Certification
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Kelsie O'Meara

Chicago,IL
Kelsie O'Meara

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Determined and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching Elementary Education. Maintains positive relationships with students to create a nurturing environment. Driven to ensure all student's learning needs are being met based on individualized instruction. My mission is to serve and help students break limits and leave each session knowing "Anything is Possible."




Overview

2
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

Flippin Preschool-Nina Woods

Lead Preschool Teacher
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
  • Taught Students Social and emotional skills to improve overall function and learning in the environment.

Flippin Elementary School

1st Grade Teacher
08.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs.
  • Created a positive classroom culture that valued diversity and inclusion, supporting all learners'' growth.
  • Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening the home-school connection.
  • Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
  • Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to reinforce learning and engage various learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Taught Science of Reading/Phonics to students
  • Lead small groups and organized lessons based on students needs to create academic success.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Education

Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education K-6
05.2022

Skills

  • Literacy development
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Learning assessment skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • Organized
  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Growth Mindset
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Relationship Building
  • Science Of Reading
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Technology Skills
  • Team Work

Accomplishments

    President of the BCM
    Children's Teacher at SBC
    CEF Board member
    Good News Club volunteer
    Chancellors List

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Certified Teacher K-6

Interests

Teaching Children

Writing

Mentoring

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Paid time offWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home option

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

Flippin Preschool-Nina Woods
08.2023 - Current

1st Grade Teacher

Flippin Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education K-6

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