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Kimberly Sullivan

Highlandville,MO

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

City Station Preschool
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • 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 11-14 children through entire school day.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Led daily Bible lessons
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.

Preschool Teacher

Miss Marni's Preschool
09.2005 - 03.2020
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • 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.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Led daily bible lessons for children
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Education

GED -

Harrison County High School
Cynthiana, KY
05.1993

Skills

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Effective Listening
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Created Safe Learning Environment
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Mother of 4 children

Affiliations

Member of Georgia preschool association

Certification

  • Certified Child Development Associate, Council for Professional Recognition - 13 years (CDA)

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

City Station Preschool
07.2020 - 08.2023

Preschool Teacher

Miss Marni's Preschool
09.2005 - 03.2020

GED -

Harrison County High School
Kimberly Sullivan