Kenna Thomas
Tioga,PA
Summary
Compassionate educator specializing in early childhood development. Creates engaging activities that promote emotional intelligence and ensure child safety. Delivers effective communication and structured support to meet diverse needs of children. Brings creativity and adaptability to foster a positive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Aide
April’s Schoolhouse
Lawrenceville, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted teachers in creating engaging lesson plans for preschool activities.
- Facilitated learning activities that introduced basic skills like counting, colors, and shapes to children.
- Supported children during playtime to promote social interaction and teamwork.
- Supervised children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Documented children's progress and communicated updates to parents to foster collaboration in their development.
- Provided emotional support to students and relayed concerns to teacher to ensure individual needs were addressed.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Organized and maintained an orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Learning Support Aide
Williamson Jr Sr High School
Tioga, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with special needs in a variety of academic areas, including reading and math.
- Supported individual students with academic tasks and daily activities during lessons.
- Assisted teachers in delivering instructional support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive classroom environments for all students.
- Communicated regularly with teachers regarding student progress and challenges.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in special education support.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate reluctant learners during instruction time.
- Incorporated technology into classroom lessons to enhance engagement levels among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment by enforcing disciplinary policies fairly and consistently.
- Acted as an advocate for special needs children in school settings.
Education
Williamson Junior Senior High School
Tioga, Pennsylvania05-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Creative curriculum design
- Child development
- Fine motor skills
- Health and safety
- Age-appropriate activities
- First aid and CPR
- Potty training
- Naptime supervision
- Circle time facilitation
- Outdoor play supervision
- Playground monitoring
- Music and movement
- Documentation
- Sensory integration
- Hygiene management
- Creative teaching strategies
- Lesson preparation
- Classroom organization
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
- Flexible work schedule
- Social skills promotion
Timeline
Preschool Aide
April’s Schoolhouse
01.2026 - Current
Learning Support Aide
Williamson Jr Sr High School
08.2025 - 01.2026
Williamson Junior Senior High School