Kendra Armbrustmacher
Fowler
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at St. Peter Lutheran School, specializing in phonics instruction and fostering collaborative learning environments. Proven ability to enhance student literacy and emotional intelligence through engaging lesson plans and effective parent-teacher communication. Committed to nurturing young minds and promoting a love for learning.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Gateway North Elementary
Saint Johns, MI
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences
- Utilized interactive teaching methods to foster student participation and enthusiasm
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary instructional strategies
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student achievements and challenges
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran School
Saint Johns, MI
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in young learners.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs in classroom settings.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create supportive educational environments for children.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy among students
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Regularly assessed student progress using various assessment methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed based on data analysis.
Kindergarten Teacher
Perry Public Schools
Perry, MI
2014 - 2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and cooperation among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Preschool Teacher/Director
The Growing Patch
Westphalia, MI
2011 - 2014
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
- Led classroom activities that encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, MI12.2011
High School Diploma -
Saint Johns High School
Saint Johns, MI05.2005
Skills
Phonics instruction
Parent-teacher communication
Health and safety
Child development
Classroom management
Excellent communication
Teacher collaboration
Literacy instruction
Collaborative learning
Hands-on activities
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Gateway North Elementary
08.2025 - 11.2025
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
St. Peter Lutheran School
09.2020 - 06.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Perry Public Schools
2014 - 2016
Preschool Teacher/Director
The Growing Patch
2011 - 2014
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Central Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Saint Johns High School