Kennady Forrer
Columbia,MO
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Southern Boone School District
08.2023 - Current
- Created and taught lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Improved classroom management techniques, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased on-task behavior from students.
- Boosted student literacy levels by implementing whole group reading lessons and guided reading groups.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
Site Assistant
University Of Missouri System
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked with elementary-aged children at a before and after school program within the Columbia Public School District.
- Developed positive relationships with children and guardians.
- Followed daily schedules and routines within the program.
- Maintained a safe and engaging atmosphere for children.
- Assisted children in problem-solving issues and conflicts with others.
Student Teacher
Columbia Public School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted reading, writing, and math small groups including working with Benchmark and Everyday Math.
- Taught brain breaks, warmups, and full lessons in varying subjects.
- Assisted in team and station co-teaching with the host teacher.
- Collaborated with staff during faculty meetings and lesson planning.
- Participated in the creation of STEM activities for students.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Edustaff
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as lead teacher and special education teacher.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by cultivating respect amongst peers and facilitating team-building activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Worked with quick adjustments and flexibility.
Teacher, Study Abroad
University Of Kansas
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Taught English to groups of 4-6 students in a 4th grade classroom at a Montessori school.
- Instruction included: basic English vocabulary words, popular American foods, United States regions, cities, and states.
- Utilized Montessori materials provided by primary Italian teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2023
Skills
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
Certification
- Missouri Educator's Certificate
- Elementary Education Content Exam I & II - Missouri Gateway Assessment
- LETRS Vol. I Training
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Southern Boone School District
08.2023 - Current
Site Assistant
University Of Missouri System
05.2023 - 07.2023
Student Teacher
Columbia Public School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Edustaff
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher, Study Abroad
University Of Kansas
05.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
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