Kristy Waddle
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Professional educator with demonstrated expertise in early childhood education and leadership. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving measurable educational outcomes. Known for reliability, effective communication, and ability to inspire both students and colleagues.
Early childhood education professional with strong track record in creating nurturing learning environments. Proven ability to develop and execute curriculum that supports child development and school readiness. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs.
Experienced with designing and delivering age-appropriate educational activities. Uses positive behavior reinforcement and classroom management techniques to foster productive learning environment. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and developmental milestones.
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
Lutz, FL
04.2018 - 09.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Created a supportive classroom environment fostering social and emotional growth among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement VPK curriculum effectively, ensuring consistency in teaching practices.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for individual needs.
- Organized educational activities that promoted cognitive development and critical thinking skills in young learners.
- Established positive relationships with families, facilitating communication regarding student progress and program updates.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Assisted in maintaining classroom organization and safety protocols to create a conducive learning environment.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
- Promoted a love of reading by incorporating diverse literature selections into daily lessons and creating an inviting classroom library space.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers in VPK program best practices, leading to increased consistency across classrooms.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Kids 'R' Kids
Tampa, FL
05.2008 - 04.2018
- Facilitated engaging learning activities for preschool children, enhancing their cognitive and social development.
- Supported lead teacher in classroom management, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Assisted in implementing curriculum plans, ensuring alignment with educational standards and individual student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to communicate student progress and address any concerns effectively.
- Organized classroom materials and resources, streamlining access for both students and educators.
- Contributed to program evaluations, providing insights on curriculum effectiveness and areas for improvement.
- Provided constructive criticism and guidance to improve student writing abilities while grading assignments diligently according to established rubrics.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, role-playing, and other creative activities.
- Assisted in creating a positive, safe, and nurturing environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves.
- Prepared classroom materials such as visual aids, manipulatives, and learning centers to boost students'' engagement during lessons.
- Strengthened students'' motor skills through engaging physical activities during outdoor playtime sessions.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling empathetic behavior and fostering positive peer relationships through collaborative activities.
- Contributed to the establishment of a strong parent-teacher partnership by maintaining open communication channels and participating in parent-teacher conferences.
- Supported VPK teacher in managing classroom behavior, implementing consistent rules and consequences for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and trainings, continuously improving teaching skills and staying informed of best practices within the field.
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening to their concerns and offering appropriate assistance when necessary.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Implemented various teaching methodologies to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leto High School
Tampa, FL06-1991
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Literacy development
- Child assessment
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Lesson planning
- Social skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child safety procedures
- Certified in early childhood education
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Child CPR and first aid
- Reliability
Certification
* First Aid/CPR Adult and Child
* CDA
* 40 Inservice Training Hours
* VPK Classes
* VPK FAST Provider Certification
* CALM Conscious Awareness Training
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
04.2018 - 09.2025
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Kids 'R' Kids
05.2008 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Leto High School
Ongoing Training Course
I have taken an abundance of training courses in the Childcare field. When new classes come up, or just as a refresher on classes I have already taken. My goal is to use the tools I learn from my training classes to better help the children in my care to grow and understand the concepts.
I continuously strive to improve what I know to better help the children in my care. Knowledge is the key to helping children learn the most in the time you have to teach them, whether through play, writing, guidance in problem solving. Enhancing activities to help them learn through a variety of different activities.