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Kendra Rippe

Denver,CO

Summary

Began in the childcare industry in 1999. First job was at a summer program for elementary students. Continued to work there until college, went to school for elementary education. Receiving a bachelor in behavioral science with a minor in elementary education in 2009. Over the years have worked in
daycare, been a long-term nanny, cared for a young man with severe autism, substitute teacher, assistant teacher, and lead teacher. Have a true passion and talent for teaching young children. The wonder of the world, thru a child's eyes, is like nothing else and a privileged to see daily.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Denver Cooperative Preschool
Denver, CO
10.2017 - Current
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Nanny

Lora Ogarek
Denver, CO
10.2009 - 08.2018
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.

Nanny

Suzannah Brown
Denver , CO
04.2006 - 08.2008
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.

Preschool Teacher

McCormick Preschool
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2003 - 02.2004
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences Minor in Elementary Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05.2009

Skills

  • Level IV Certification in PDIS
  • Knowledge with goggle drive
  • Pyramind Plus Certification
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Experienced in play-based curriculum
  • Experiential learning
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Teacher

Denver Cooperative Preschool
10.2017 - Current

Nanny

Lora Ogarek
10.2009 - 08.2018

Nanny

Suzannah Brown
04.2006 - 08.2008

Preschool Teacher

McCormick Preschool
08.2003 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences Minor in Elementary Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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