Kim Brice
Kents Store,VA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse lesson plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 8+ years (including homeschooling) of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, parents, and caregivers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Early-childhood-teacher
Millstone Of Ivy Preschool
Charlottesville, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Applied academic-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers and parents to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Observed/Assessed children regularly in order to reach academic, social, and emotional goals set by the Preschool.
- Assessed student progress regularly using assessment guidelines created by the Preschool and incorporating Virginia requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 16+ children through entire school day.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
1st Grade Teacher
Regents School Of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Homeschool Educator
N/A
Kents Store, VA
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a structured yet flexible learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Supported social development through group activities such as co-op classes or community service projects within the homeschool community.
- Utilized curricula covering a broad range of subjects, ensuring students received well-rounded education.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to optimize educational outcomes.
- Encouraged independent study habits by providing resources and guidance for self-directed learning opportunities.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, resulting in measurable improvements in student progress.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Home Economics
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06.1989
Skills
- Academic and Play-Based Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Outdoor Play
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Progress Reporting
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Early-childhood-teacher
Millstone Of Ivy Preschool
09.2022 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Regents School Of Charlottesville
08.2021 - 06.2022
Homeschool Educator
N/A
08.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor Of Arts - Home Economics
California State University-Long Beach