Kristen Shatley
Jefferson,NC
Summary
Dedicated Pre-K Teacher from Ashe Developmental Day School, excelling in early childhood education and differentiated instruction. Boosted student engagement through creative, hands-on activities, fostering a love of learning. Established strong parent-teacher relationships, enhancing educational support networks. Adept at creating nurturing environments, promoting social-emotional development among diverse learners.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Ashe Developmental Day School
08.2006 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Birth-Kindergarten
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2009
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Health and safety
- Progress reporting
- Child supervision
- Child development
- Differentiated instruction
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Play-based learning
- Early childhood development
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Ashe Developmental Day School
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts - Birth-Kindergarten
Appalachian State University
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