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Kendra Blake

North Attleboro,MA

Summary

To share my wealth of experience and commitment with special education school aged children in order to help them flourish while they begin their journey as lifelong learners. The integration of enhancing social/emotional growth along with strong academic standards is essential for each child.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Bi-County Collaborative
Plainville, MA
06.2021 - Current
  • A strong member of a dynamic team.
  • Experience in an ABA program with nonverbal children with autism, grades 3rd to 5th.
  • Performed discreet trials with students.
  • Take daily data on students
  • Currently in a therapeutic program with social/emotion students with both autism and ADHD, grades 3rd - 5th
  • Assist students during academics and assist in behaviors when they occur.
  • Plan and implement classroom morning meeting, read aloud activities and art lessons
  • Write daily reports to parents on students day

Preschool Teacher

Animal Crackers Nursery School
North Attleboro, MA
02.2014 - 06.2021
  • Develope and implement theme-based curriculum incorporating picture books and relevant activities.
  • Implemented and ran an enrichment program which included weekly Spanish, cooking, music and "Famous Artist of the Month".
  • Maintain effective, continuous and strong communication with families.
  • Assist in developing and running family engagement events including being an active participant in parent group meetings.
  • Quick adaptation to remote learning.

Toddler Teacher

Rainbow Kids Learning Center
Norton, MA
09.2012 - 02.2014
  • Developed toddler curriculum including circle time, open-ended art activities, sensory play and stories.
  • Collaborated with colleagues daily to ensure teamwork and positive growth for each child.
  • Opened and/or closed the center throughout the week.

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Magical Years Preschool
Mansfield, MA
09.1997 - 06.2002
  • Three years as a Lead Teacher as well as two years as a Kindergarten Teacher and one year as Assistant Director alongside teaching Kindergarten.
  • Planned and executed age-appropriate activities to promote social, cognitive and physical skills.
  • Taught educational and recreational activities to children in a preschool setting.
  • Observed and assessed the development among each child individually.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Community College Of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI

Skills

  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Data collection
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Calm and patient
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Family communication
  • Social-emotional support
  • Educational games
  • Social skills training
  • IEP implementation
  • Certified in early childhood education

Certification

Lead Teacher and Director 1 certified through The Department of Early Education and Care.

Qualified for the following positions as of December 2001.

  • Pre-K Teacher
  • Infant/Toddler Teacher
  • Pre-K Lead Teacher
  • Director 1
  • CPI certified
  • RBT certified

Professional References

Maryann Cassavant

Former Director/Owner

Animal Crackers Nursery School

211 Landry Ave.

North Attleboro, MA 02760

774-229-6490

Jane Connolly

Asst. Director

Animal Crackers Nursery School

211 Landry Ave.

North Attleboro, MA 02760

508-446-3072

jane.animalcrackers@gmail.com

Keri Silva

Director

Rainbow Kids Learning Center

366 Old Colony Rd.

Norton, MA 02766

508-212-7144

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Bi-County Collaborative
06.2021 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Animal Crackers Nursery School
02.2014 - 06.2021

Toddler Teacher

Rainbow Kids Learning Center
09.2012 - 02.2014

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Magical Years Preschool
09.1997 - 06.2002

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Bridgewater State University

Community College Of Rhode Island

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