Kerry Black
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated teacher with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing affective classroom management techniques. Exceptional communication, patience, and adaptability skills contribute to creating positive learning environments and fostering robust student-teacher relationships. Committed to nurturing an atmosphere that supports the growth of each child.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Reading Tutor
Self Employed
Warrington, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance
- Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills
Kindergarten Teacher
Good Beginnings Preschool and Kindergarten
Doylestown, PA
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
- Utilized various teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
- Designed creative lesson themes to inspire imagination and critical thinking in young learners
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting
Preschool Teacher
Good Beginnings Preschool and Kindergarten
Doylestown, PA
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom
- Organized and implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
Reading Teacher
Abington School District
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies and literacy skills
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on reading strategies and techniques
Education
Master of Education - Education/Reading
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.1997
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Relationship building
- Student motivation
- Reading strategies and comprehension
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
Timeline
Private Reading Tutor
Self Employed
09.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Good Beginnings Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2016 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher
Good Beginnings Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2013 - 06.2016
Reading Teacher
Abington School District
08.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Joseph's University
Master of Education - Education/Reading
Holy Family University