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Kerri E. Kramer

Dyersville

Summary

To obtain a teaching position in the Early Childhood field that involves working with families to support a child's growth and development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Strat 1 Special Education Teacher

Western Dubuque Schools
Farley
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.

Member of Western Dubuque Pre-K Leadership Team

Western Dubuque Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Assist superintendent with planning of Pre-K program needs
  • Assist to complete state desk audit
  • Plan and provide district Pre-K professional development

Pre-K/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Western Dubuque Schools
08.2015 - 05.2022
  • Teach in an inclusive learning environment
  • Design and implement IEPs for up to 4 ECSE students
  • Collaborate with the SLP, OT, PT and AEA Consultant
  • Promote social emotional learning for all students

Pre-K Teacher

Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Create a positive learning environment for 16 students
  • Utilize a center-based teaching method
  • Implement several behavior modification strategies for students
  • Assess students using GOLD assessment and follow Creative Curriculum

Primary Infant/Toddler Caregiver

Mercy Child Development Center
Dubuque
04.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided quality care and education for children, in an inclusive setting, age newborn-5 years in a child care center
  • Communicated and educated parents about child milestones and development

Registered In-Home Childcare Provider

Dyersville
07.2007 - 04.2011
  • Cared for up to 8 children, age newborn-5 years in a home environment
  • Created daily lesson plans, including daily preschool curriculum.
  • Communicated with parents daily about children's needs and milestones

Education

Master's Degree - Instructional Strategist 1

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
05-2024

K-12 ESL Teaching Endorsement -

Morningside College
Souix City, Iowa
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

The University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
12.2004

Skills

  • Individual education plans
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Collaboration skills
  • Fluent in using translation skills
  • Speak a small amount of Spanish

Professional Employment

  • Pre-K/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Western Dubuque Schools, 08/2015-Current, Teach in an inclusive learning environment, Design and implement IEPs for up to 4 ECSE students, Collaborate with the SLP, OT, PT and AEA Consultant, Promote social emotional learning for all students
  • Pre-K Teacher, Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Schools, 08/2013-06/2015, Create a positive learning environment for 16 students, Utilize a center-based teaching method, Implement several behavior modification strategies for students, Assess students using GOLD assessment and follow Creative Curriculum
  • Primary Infant/Toddler Caregiver, Mercy Child Development Center, Dubuque, IA, 04/2011-06/2013, Provided quality care and education for children, in an inclusive setting, age newborn-5 years in a child care center, Communicated and educated parents about child milestones and development
  • Registered In-Home Childcare Provider, Dyersville, IA, 07/2007-04/2011, Cared for up to 8 children, age newborn-5 years in a home environment, Created daily lesson plans, including daily preschool curriculum, Communicated with parents daily about children's needs and milestones

Timeline

Strat 1 Special Education Teacher

Western Dubuque Schools
08.2022 - Current

Member of Western Dubuque Pre-K Leadership Team

Western Dubuque Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022

Pre-K/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Western Dubuque Schools
08.2015 - 05.2022

Pre-K Teacher

Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015

Primary Infant/Toddler Caregiver

Mercy Child Development Center
04.2011 - 06.2013

Registered In-Home Childcare Provider

07.2007 - 04.2011

Master's Degree - Instructional Strategist 1

Upper Iowa University

K-12 ESL Teaching Endorsement -

Morningside College

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

The University of Northern Iowa
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