Kristie Schmidt
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Early childhood education professional demonstrating creative, engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Ability to foster nurturing, safe and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team member with strong focus on reaching child's developmental goals and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.'
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
YWCA
01.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to help foster cognitive and social development using our Frogstreet curriculum and conscious discipline.
- Created engaging learning environments that promoted creativity and hands-on learning through multi-sensory play.
- Assessed individual student progress, adapting teaching methods to help meet students developing needs and goals.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development through regular communication.
- Provided a safe environment for students to grow socially and emotionally.
Teacher, Grade 1
Lubbock ISD
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Implemented lesson plans for English language arts, reading, math, writing, social studies and science for a variety of student on different levels of development.
- Differentiated instruction by using large group, small group, guided reading and stations to give students different opportunities to learn.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and academic success.
- Created a safe environment for students to build their social and emotional skills through conscience discipline.
Educational Assistant
LISD Parsons Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Supported classroom instruction by providing individualized assistance to students with diverse learning needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and adapt materials for varied learning styles.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior, promoting a respectful and productive atmosphere.
Teacher
Kids Kingdom
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse students
- Created safe and engaging activities for children ages three and four.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to provide a positive learning environment
- Partnered with parents and staff to support student development and success.
- Provided engaging activities to develop student's gross motor, fine motor, social emotional and literacy skills.
Student Teacher
Lubbock Cooper ISD
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional techniques and materials.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities in guided reading and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Taught student's through lesson plans in shared reading, reading workshop, and writing workshop.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12-2012
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Classroom
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Large and small group instruction
- Assess student needs and development
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
YWCA
01.2016 - Current
Teacher, Grade 1
Lubbock ISD
08.2015 - 12.2015
Educational Assistant
LISD Parsons Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2015
Teacher
Kids Kingdom
02.2013 - 08.2014
Student Teacher
Lubbock Cooper ISD
09.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lubbock Christian University