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KENNEDY MAXWELL

East Lansing,Michigan

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Michigan State University - Child Development Laboratories, adept in lesson plan development and classroom management. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments and leveraging online learning platforms, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and leadership skills. Achieved significant advancements in child development through innovative project-based learning strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Age Program Site Leader

City of East Lansing
East Lansing , MI
05.2023 - Current
  • Designed engaging activities aligned with children's interests.
  • Supervise and monitor the safety of children.
  • When necessary, administer first aid or CPR to children.
  • Maintaining excellent verbal and written communication with parents, and guardians.
  • Assisted children with homework.
  • Collaborated with other childcare professionals to coordinate resources and ensure that best practices were met.

Semester Long Student Teaching - Mixed Aged Preschool

Michigan State University - Child Development Laboratories
Haslett, Michigan
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Co-planned and collaborated with a mentor teacher to create high-quality lesson plans for students in all developmental areas
  • Created a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all children
  • Assumed all classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, assessment documentation, and weekly newsletters, for a mixed-aged preschool classroom
  • Documented children's growth and learning using an online assessment tool COR Advantage
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's growth and development
  • Used MSU Child Curriculum to create meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning activities
  • Participated in weekly IEP meetings to track children's development
  • Mentored & provided feedback for 300 level student teachers

HDFS 320 & 321 Interactions With Children & Curriculum for Children

Michigan State University - Child Development Laboratories
Haslett, Michigan
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Interacted and observed children in preschool classrooms
  • Observed head and student teacher interact with children and implement learning activities
  • Learned and implemented conflict resolution language to help aid children's development
  • Learned and used the MSU Child Curriculum to create and implement activities for children in focused developmental domains
  • Reflected upon implementation experiences to improve in future settings

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Birth - Kindergarten Endorsement

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
12.2024

Skills

  • Time management
  • Verbal communication
  • Collaboration
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Online learning platforms
  • Classroom oversight
  • First aid and CPR
  • Classroom management
  • Project-based learning
  • Lesson plan development
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Activity coordination

Certification

Michigan Standard Teaching Certification - Pending

Certifications and Endorsements

  • Elementary Education - All Subjects, Pending
  • Birth-Kindergarten Endorsement, Pending

Affiliations

  • Reading & Children's Literature
  • Volunteering
  • Photography

Accomplishments

  • Deans List FS23
  • Volunteer Service Award 2023

Timeline

Semester Long Student Teaching - Mixed Aged Preschool

Michigan State University - Child Development Laboratories
08.2024 - 12.2024

School Age Program Site Leader

City of East Lansing
05.2023 - Current

HDFS 320 & 321 Interactions With Children & Curriculum for Children

Michigan State University - Child Development Laboratories
01.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Birth - Kindergarten Endorsement

Michigan State University

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