Kerry Rau

Cromwell,CT

Summary

Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Bethany Lutheran Preschool

Cromwell, CT

08.2020 - Current

Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Maintained effective communication with Head Teacher and parents.

CCD Teacher

St. John's Church

Cromwell , CT

10.2015 - 04.2022

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet the curriculum given by the director.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Substitute Teacher

Edna C Stevens And Woodside Intermediate

Cromwell, CT

08.2017 - 06.2019

Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Filled in for Preschool classes, Gym, Art, K-5 Classrooms

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT

06.2003

Skills

Online Teaching (I complete 5 hours of continuing education each year
First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

I have current State Fingerprinting and a Criminal background check
I completed the Administration of Medications, including, EPI Pen training course

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