Kensley Watts
Anniston
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
East Central United Cerebral Palsy Center
07.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Residential Instructor
The Learning Tree Of Autism School
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Taught residents life skills needed to function and provided positive reinforcement to boost confidence.
- Developed exemplary training programs for team members, which were informative and educational.
- Provided safe and compassionate assistance to those with mental challenges and disabilities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Team Lead
Target
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Taught customers how to apply makeup and recommended optimal products.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of company brand to best serve customers and drive sales.
- Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Completed timely and accurate resets based on seasonal demands and special promotional requirements.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Kept counters and work spaces clean and neat.
- Opened new product boxes and stocked items in displays.
Cashier
Sparkle Mart
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2027
Associate of Science - Child Development
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05.2025
GED -
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL10.2017
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Research and Writing
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Staff Development
- Safety Awareness
- Compliance Understanding
- Teacher Training
- Child Development
Timeline
Lead Teacher
East Central United Cerebral Palsy Center
07.2021 - Current
Residential Instructor
The Learning Tree Of Autism School
01.2021 - 07.2021
Team Lead
Target
09.2020 - 01.2021
Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2020
Cashier
Sparkle Mart
03.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - Child Development
Gadsden State Community College
GED -
Gadsden State Community College
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