Kendra Peters
Ironton
Summary
Passionate Educator for two years in both rural and urban settings. Passionate councilor with a proven history of creating engaged environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile persons-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Have had numerous experiences working in a differentiated classroom environment. Upbeat and devoted to promoting learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom and group environments and enhancing behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Monitor
Mended Reeds
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Developed, implemented and monitored residential policies and procedures.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among clients.
- Monitored client behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Wilmington City Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked one-on-one with 50 students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns, and individualized goals.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, while creating a whole 1st grade assessment evaluation tool.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Instructed up to 50 students individually and in groups on Math/Science/ Social Studies subjects.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Wilmington City Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Hillsboro School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH05.2021
Skills
- Behavioral Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Awareness
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Student Monitoring
- Collaborative Environments
- Diverse Audiences
- Developing Social Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Class Engagement
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
Certification
- 4 Year Resident Educator Early Childhood (P-3) License
- CDCA License
Timeline
House Monitor
Mended Reeds
10.2023 - Current
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Wilmington City Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Wilmington City Schools
09.2021 - 05.2022
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Hillsboro School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wilmington College
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