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Kolby Bechtel

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 3 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Immaculate Heart Of Mary - Philadelphia
06.2021 - Current
  • Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for classroom of 19-20 students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
  • Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-aloud, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Planned and executed a weekly after-school art program opened to grades 1-3.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

4th Grade Student Teacher

Caln Elementary
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Empatico: A free social tool that connects classrooms around the world through video exchanges.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in lesson plans.
  • Enhanced classroom management through consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices and ensure instructional consistency across grade levels.

1st Grade Student Teacher

Bancroft Elementary School
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Maintained strong education in latest technologies. School was taught virtually (Microsoft Teams).
  • Taught interactive lessons throughout Microsoft Teams. Joined breakout rooms to have one on one time with students for assessments and check-ins.
  • Collaborated with Education Majors to create lesson plans as well as teaching lessons together.
  • Collaborated with my mentor teacher to create interactive and differentiated lessons.


1st Grade Student Teacher

West Bradford Elementary School
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Create relationships with students as well as creating mini lessons for small group settings in the classroom.
  • Create reading groups based on the students reading levels and focus on each groups strengths to challenge them as well as encourage them to read out loud.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Proficient with teaching diverse and inclusive classrooms (ELL, Emotional Disturbance, ADHD, Autism)
  • Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for students
  • Familiar with MTSS (Multi Tiered System of Supports) and RTI (Response to Intervention)
  • Virtual Learning Experience: Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Google Classrooms, and Zoom
  • Differentiated learning techniques
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Certification

  • Hagerty Phonemic Awareness Program - 2021
  • Certified PSSA Observer - 2021
  • Pennsylvania Teacher Certification

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Immaculate Heart Of Mary - Philadelphia
06.2021 - Current

4th Grade Student Teacher

Caln Elementary
01.2021 - 05.2021

1st Grade Student Teacher

Bancroft Elementary School
10.2020 - 12.2020

1st Grade Student Teacher

West Bradford Elementary School
10.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Early Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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