Kendy Astudillo
Campbell,CA
Summary
Dedicated Transitional Kindergarten Teacher with nearly 6 years of experience in early childhood education. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering a nurturing environment for young learners.
Professional educator with strong background in early childhood education, specializing in fostering foundational skills in young learners. Demonstrates collaborative approach, effectively adapting to changing classroom needs and ensuring reliable support for both students and colleagues. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and promoting social and emotional development. Highly focused on achieving educational goals and driving positive outcomes.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in early childhood education, specializing in transitional kindergarten. Successfully created engaging lesson plans that fostered developmental milestones and cultivated love for learning. Demonstrated strong classroom management and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Action Day Primary Plus
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans focused on early childhood development, fostering social, emotional, and academic growth
- Created a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment to support the transition from preschool to kindergarten
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student met developmental milestones
- Collaborated with parents, caregivers, and support staff to provide personalized learning strategies and maintain open communication about student progress
- Utilized play-based learning techniques to encourage cognitive, language, and motor skills development
- Assessed student progress regularly through observations, formal assessments, and anecdotal records, adjusting instruction as needed
- Promoted positive behavior and social interaction through conflict resolution, cooperative play, and problem-solving activities
- Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current with best practices in early childhood education
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote good behavior and improve classroom management.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting instruction to meet individual needs and improve overall performance.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative teaching strategies and hands-on learning activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students to further develop their social skills and build confidence in their abilities.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
Coach
West Valley Gymnastics School
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Taught children the basics of gymnastics; planned and executed lesson plans for practices; provided comfort, advice, and solutions for students when problems were voiced; and practiced excellent leadership and multitasking skills
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
Education
No Degree - child development
San Jose City College
San Jose, ca05-2026
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Childhood development
- First aid
- Social skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Early Reading
- Fine Motor Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Gross Motor Skills
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Emotional Support
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Student assessment
- Curriculum Planning
- Educational Games
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Self Motivation
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer
- First Aid Certification
- Mandated Reporter
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Action Day Primary Plus
01.2021 - 10.2024
Coach
West Valley Gymnastics School
01.2019 - 03.2020
No Degree - child development
San Jose City College
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