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Kendra Kirsch

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher- Assistant Director

Countryside CDC
06.2016 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Before and After-School Care Assistant

YMCA
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Mission North
Overland Park
05.2015

Skills

  • Student Records Management
  • Lesson Development
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Classroom Management
  • Activity Planning
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration

Timeline

Lead Teacher- Assistant Director

Countryside CDC
06.2016 - Current

Before and After-School Care Assistant

YMCA
08.2014 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Shawnee Mission North

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