Kelly Mercure
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with the skills and dedication necessary to create a prepared environment that meets the needs and interests of children while promoting independence. Adept at establishing boundaries and creating a structure that grants freedom while being present to assist children in discovering their own path to success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Christ the King School
08.2022 - Current
- Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each student
- Create enrichment activities to promote literacy development in all subject areas
- Provide flexible seating options for students to promote optimal focus and learning throughout the day
- Maintain diligent records to track student progress throughout the school year
- Provide daily communication to families
- Lead weekly STREAM enrichment classes for kindergarten-second grade students
- Organize and assist in various fundraising and recruiting events throughout the year.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Christ the King School
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Lead teacher in Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 classrooms
- Created and implemented play based curriculums to optimize learning through exploration, creativity and socialization
- Provided weekly lesson plans aligning with NYS Pre-K Learning Standards
- Administered developmental assessments for all students multiple times throughout the school year to monitor progress
- Established consistent classroom routines and organization, allowing students to pursue their interests within the classroom while maintaining order and stability for all students
- Lead parent teacher conferences, open houses, and school tours
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and fellow teachers and administrators on a daily basis
- Attended Soar to Success Summit for Early Childhood Educators in 2023.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Garden Nursery School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Lead preschool teacher, 3 year old and 4 year old classrooms
- Designed and implemented a STEAM Enrichment program for 4 year olds
- Lead a Mommy and Me literature based program for toddlers
- Developed and implemented a literature based enrichment class for 3 year olds
- Developed children's' curiosity and knowledge by providing independent access to learning materials that invite activity
- Maintained consistent communication with parents
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Lead Teacher In Two Year Old Classroom
Westminster Early Childhood Programs
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed a child centered learning environment following the Reggio-Emilia Approach
- Provided exposure to a variety of activities in process art, gym and music
- Received training in areas of music therapy, Reggio-Emilia Approach, and The 5 Love Languages
- Composed monthly newsletters to keep parents informed of classroom and school wide activities
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences three times throughout the school year
- Provided photography and videography services for school presentations and yearly class photos for the entire school.
6th Grade Science And English Language Arts Teacher
Hamburg Central School District (Hamburg Middle School)
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Planned and implemented science curriculum for three periods of science instruction daily
- Planned and implemented English Language Arts curriculum for 20-25 students daily
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to create a literature based ELA curriculum which was presented and implemented across the grade level
- Nominated for Who's Who of America's Teachers, 2004
- Granted tenure in June of 2005.
Education
Master of Science in Education: Curriculum And Instruction -
Medaille College
Buffalo, New York01.2005
Bachelor of Science With Education Degree: Elementary Education, PreK-6 -
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, New York01.2001
Skills
- Adaptability
- Strong collaborator
- Organizational Skills
- Creative learning strategies
- Assessment administration
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Play-Based Learning
Certification
Permanent Certification in Elementary Education, Pre K-6, NY
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Christ the King School
08.2022 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Christ the King School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
Garden Nursery School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher In Two Year Old Classroom
Westminster Early Childhood Programs
08.2015 - 06.2016
6th Grade Science And English Language Arts Teacher
Hamburg Central School District (Hamburg Middle School)
08.2002 - 06.2005
Master of Science in Education: Curriculum And Instruction -
Medaille College
Bachelor of Science With Education Degree: Elementary Education, PreK-6 -
Buffalo State University
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