Kendall Spillare
Glen Allen,Virginia
Summary
Elementary education candidate with hands-on experience in substitute teaching, field placement, and student teaching. Brings classroom management, lesson planning, small-group support, assessment use, and UDL to create supportive, engaging learning environments for diverse learners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching
School District TBD
03.2027 - 05.2027
- Will assist in a 3rd-5th grade classroom and assume full responsibility of instruction in all content areas for 2 weeks.
- Will use pre/post assessments to guide instruction and teaching strategies.
- Will create lessons utilizing differentiated instruction and universal design for learning.
- Will foster relationships with all students to build a classroom community.
- Will collaborate with 1 cooperating teacher and other team members for 40 hours a week.
Early Field Placement
Pulaski County Public Schools
09.2026 - 12.2026
- Planned and taught full-length lessons in math, Virginia studies, and language arts.
- Provided 1-on-1 and small-group support to students with learning disabilities.
- Developed and implemented assessments to gauge student understanding of content and to plan lessons.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate all learners (Universal Design for Learning).
- Fostered relationships with all students to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with 1 cooperating teacher for 14 hours a week, in addition to 3 other teachers for 2 hours a week.
- Educated kindergarten students in foundational skills and concepts.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Montgomery County Public Schools
, VA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in a fifth classroom in daily classroom routines and assignments.
- Instructed small group lessons in math, reading, spelling, and science.
- Worked with 1 host teacher for 6 hours a week.
Substitute Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
11.2025 - Current
- Actively developing skills in lesson implementation, behavior management, and confidence leading a class through experiences in many grade levels and subject areas.
- Instructs from teachers' lesson plans and collaborates with other teachers and instructional assistants.
Daycare Assistant
Rainbow Riders
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided attentive, nurturing care for infants, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Supported a collaborative team environment by coordinating activities and maintaining hygiene standards.
Personal Nanny
Schaefer and Danneman Families
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided care for one child with sensory processing difficulties.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks
- Engaged in creative and social play
- Executed light housekeeping tasks
- Safely drove children to various activities
- Supervised daily swimming pool activities
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2027
Skills
- Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support
- Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Standards-Based Lesson Planning and Instruction
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Small-Group and Individualized Instruction
- Student Engagement and Relationship Building
- Collaboration and Professional Communication
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
Certification
- Child Abuse and Neglect Module - Virginia Department of Social Services
- CPR/AED/First Aid, American Red Cross
- Food Allergies and Keeping Students Safe and Included Training - FARE Food Allergy Academy
- VDOE Civics Module
- VDOE Cultural Competency Training
- VDOE Dyslexia Awareness Module
- VDOE Restraint and Seclusion Module
- Virginia Council on Economic Education Certified Educator: K-5 Economics and Personal Finance
HONORS
Virginia Tech Dean's List Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
Timeline
Student Teaching
School District TBD
03.2027 - 05.2027
Early Field Placement
Pulaski County Public Schools
09.2026 - 12.2026
Substitute Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
11.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Student Intern
Montgomery County Public Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
Daycare Assistant
Rainbow Riders
09.2024 - 05.2025
Personal Nanny
Schaefer and Danneman Families
06.2022 - 08.2022
B.S. - Elementary Education
Virginia Tech