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Kristy Keith

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative Kindergarten Teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized theme based lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Landmark Christian School
3338 S. Diamond Canyon Road, CA
06.2013 - Current
  • Consistently wrote, designed, and implemented theme-based lesson plans for a variety of subjects including math, science, history, art, phonics, and reading.
  • Implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Exercised customized classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments, including SeeSaw a hybrid learning program.
  • Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
  • Analyzed and documented each student's progress by updating 20 weekly progress reports
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.

Cheer and Dance Contractor

Cheering With Spirit
DIAMOND BAR, CA
06.2006 - Current
  • Own and manage small business.
  • Coached 110 cheerleaders at four different private schools yearly.
  • Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
  • Managed supply inventory and maintained facility equipment in good working order.
  • Served as cheer and dance coach, building student' self-esteem and sportsmanship.
  • Choreographed dance numbers for school's Christmas and year-end recital.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Provided a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants.


Preschool Teacher

Diamond Canyon Preschool
DIAMOND BAR, United States
11.2002 - 06.2007
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
12.2010

Associate of Arts -

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
05.2008

Skills

  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • School Community Relations
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Multimedia Educational Software
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Behavioral Expertise
  • Positive Attitude and Energetic
  • Interactive Teaching

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Landmark Christian School
06.2013 - Current

Cheer and Dance Contractor

Cheering With Spirit
06.2006 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Diamond Canyon Preschool
11.2002 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - Fullerton

Associate of Arts -

Mt San Antonio College
Kristy Keith