Kya Fadness
Machesney Park,IL
Summary
Driven educator with a proven track record at West View Elementary School, adept in classroom management and creative lesson planning. Excelled in fostering student-centered learning and critical thinking, achieving significant improvements in student engagement. Skilled in collaborative learning and effective communication, ensuring active parental participation and fostering a growth mindset among students. Studious and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching material using modern methodologies. Cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aspiring Teacher
West View Elementary School
Rockford , IL
08.2024 - Current
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Sales Associate
Blains Farm and fleet
Loves Park, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Clinical Experience
Haskell elementary
Rockford, IL
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Observed teaching methods of experienced educators.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated various teaching strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student needs.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
Trainer and Associate
Culver's Restaurant
Roscoe, IL
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Cashier
McDonald's
Rockton, IL
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rockford University
Rockford 05-2025
Associate of Arts - Education
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL06-2022
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL05-2020
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Cooperative learning experience
- Critical thinking
- Assigning and grading work
- Parental participation
- Growth mindset
- Parent and student communication
- Creative lesson planning
- Collaborative learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Faculty collaboration
- Family involvement
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
Affiliations
- I have a passion for art. I love to paint, draw and my favorite is creating anchor charts.
- In my free time, I love to read.
- I also have been working with the same family as their babysitter for the last four years, it has been so rewarding to watch them grow.
- I spend most of my free time with my dog, Willow.
Accomplishments
- Alice training completed on 10/11/2024.
- Completed mandated training for the Rockford Public school district.
Timeline
Aspiring Teacher
West View Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Experience
Haskell elementary
04.2023 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Blains Farm and fleet
11.2021 - Current
Trainer and Associate
Culver's Restaurant
01.2019 - 11.2021
Cashier
McDonald's
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rockford University
Associate of Arts - Education
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School
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