Kim R Holland
Jamestown,RI
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Implemented innovative lesson plans, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Expert in creating safe learning environments, demonstrating exceptional activity planning and IEP support skills.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School
01.2017 - Current
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Lead Teacher, Multi-Age Classroom Two & Three Year
Kinderart Preschool
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files. Classroom size from 4-12 students
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Lead Preschool Teacher Four Year Olds
Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Worked with assistant teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and create age appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 4-8 children through entire school day.
- Assisted and supervised 8 children through entire school day.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA06-1992
Skills
- Lesson development
- Activity planning
- IEP support
- Staff development
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Safe learning environment
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School
01.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher, Multi-Age Classroom Two & Three Year
Kinderart Preschool
11.2011 - 06.2015
Lead Preschool Teacher Four Year Olds
Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School
08.2008 - 10.2011
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Massachusetts, Boston
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