Kira Harvey
Albia
Summary
I love to help kids with challenges and can understand the need for help for the teachers as well. Having studied and worked in multiple preschools I can easily see how to encourage children to approach new and sometimes scary ideas. I, with my own disability of epilepsy, long to use what I have learned and what I have been taught to benefit them. To help them learn and grow.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Spring Stone Montisory Preschool
Rio Rancho
02.2005 - 07.2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool learners.
- Maintained clear communication with staff regarding student needs and progress.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Assisted in assessing children's progress through observations and assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 09.2005 - 05.2008
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 02.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
- Patience with challenges that I know can’t be changed (such as medical challenges)
- Very good at keeping notes of anything and everything as long as I am given the specific task
- Since I have a disability (I am epileptic) I connect with the challenges these kids face
- Since I was a teacher I understand the struggle the teachers have with every extra question or disruption
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of New Mexico
09.2005 - 05.2008
Preschool Teacher
Spring Stone Montisory Preschool
02.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
02.2002 - 01.2005