KYLA JOANN SMITH
New Port Richey
Summary
Experienced Preschool Teacher with a strong background in early childhood education, fostering a positive, and nurturing learning environment. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, managing classroom dynamics, and supporting the developmental needs of young children. Additionally, I have experience as a Student Nurse (PCT) in a float pool setting, providing compassionate patient care across various departments. Background in caregiving for adults with disabilities, demonstrating empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. Eager to explore new career opportunities, with a focus on professional growth and training in diverse fields.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Four Year Old Teacher
Wee Kids Preschool
New Port Richey
07.2024 - Current
- Lesson Planning and Implementation: Designing and delivering age-appropriate lessons that promote early learning in areas such as literacy, math, science, social studies, and emotional development through engaging activities.
- Fostering Social and Emotional Development: Helping children build positive relationships with peers, develop empathy, practice self-regulation, and navigate conflicts. Encouraging sharing, turn-taking, and communication skills.
- Promoting Language Development: Supporting language skills through reading books, storytelling, engaging in conversations, singing songs, and encouraging children to express their thoughts and ideas.
- Encouraging Cognitive Growth: Providing activities that stimulate problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Helping children explore basic math concepts, shapes, numbers, and colors.
- Classroom Management: Establishing and maintaining a structured, positive, and safe environment. Setting clear expectations for behavior and using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Physical Development: Facilitating both fine and gross motor skill development through activities such as drawing, cutting, puzzles, and outdoor play like running, climbing, and ball games.
- Assessing Individual Progress: Observing and tracking each child's development, identifying strengths, challenges, and areas for growth. Providing feedback to parents or guardians about progress and areas of focus.
- Parent Communication: Keeping parents informed about their child's progress, activities, and any concerns. Holding conferences or sending regular updates as needed.
- Creating a Stimulating Learning Environment: Organizing the classroom with engaging learning centers, sensory activities, art projects, and hands-on materials that inspire creativity and independent exploration.
- Health and Safety: Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students by maintaining a clean, safe classroom, and supervising children at all times. Administering first aid if necessary and following safety protocols.
Lead Three Year Old Teacher
Little Sunshine Preschool And Learning Center
New Port Richey
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Planning and Implementing Lessons: Designing and leading age-appropriate lessons that focus on early childhood development, including language, motor skills, social skills, and basic academic concepts through play and hands-on activities.
- Fostering Emotional and Social Development: Creating a positive, nurturing environment that encourages children to interact, share, and cooperate with peers, while also helping them develop emotional regulation and self-confidence.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining a well-organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment. Managing behavior using positive reinforcement and age-appropriate discipline techniques.
- Observing and Assessing Progress: Monitoring each child’s development and progress, recording observations, and tailoring activities to meet their individual needs. Providing feedback to parents on their child’s growth and development.
- Encouraging Creative Expression: Promoting activities like arts, music, and movement to help children express themselves and develop creativity.
- Supporting Language Development: Encouraging language skills by engaging in conversations, reading stories, singing songs, and helping children expand their vocabulary.
- Providing Routine and Structure: Establishing a consistent daily schedule with routines to help children feel secure and develop time-management skills.
- Promoting Physical Development: Incorporating activities that help develop fine and gross motor skills, such as puzzles, drawing, outdoor play, and sensory activities.
- Parent Communication: Regularly communicating with parents about their child’s behavior, progress, and any concerns, and providing recommendations for home-based activities.
- Safety and Well-being: Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in your care, including monitoring for potential hazards and providing first aid when necessary.
Student Nurse
Oak Hill Hospital
Brooksville
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Helping patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitoring Vital Signs: Taking and recording patients' blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate.
- Patient Support: Providing emotional and physical support to patients, helping them feel comfortable and cared for.
- Specimen Collection: Assisting with the collection of samples for lab tests, including urine and blood samples.
- Documentation: Recording patient information, including vital signs, symptoms, and progress, and reporting any changes to nurses or doctors.
- Wound Care: Assisting with basic wound care and ensuring proper hygiene.
- Patient Transport: Moving patients to different areas within the healthcare facility, such as transport to imaging or surgery.
- Equipment Operation: Helping operate medical equipment like oxygen tanks, heart monitors, and feeding tubes.
- Infection Control: Maintaining a clean and safe environment by following proper hygiene and safety protocols to prevent infection.
Special Needs Caregiver
Alexander's Place
Spring Hill
07.2016 - 02.2021
- Personal Care Assistance: Helping with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Medication Management: Assisting with medication administration, ensuring patients take their prescribed medications on time, and monitoring for any side effects.
- Emotional Support: Offering companionship, listening to residents, and providing encouragement to foster a sense of well-being and reduce isolation.
- Household Assistance: Supporting with meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and other housekeeping tasks to maintain a comfortable living environment.
- Behavioral Support: Assisting individuals with managing behaviors associated with their disabilities, implementing behavior management strategies when necessary.
- Mobility Assistance: Helping residents with mobility needs, including transferring, positioning, and using mobility aids.
- Health Monitoring: Observing changes in residents' health, including monitoring vital signs and reporting any concerns to medical professionals or supervisors.
- Social and Recreational Activities: Encouraging participation in social, recreational, and educational activities to promote engagement and mental stimulation.
- Documentation and Reporting: Keeping accurate records of daily activities, progress, and incidents, and communicating important information to family members, supervisors, or healthcare providers.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents by following safety protocols, addressing potential hazards, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Education
Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship - Graduated the 2144 Clock Hour Program with my Florida Staff Credential, Awarded Apprentice of the Week, CDA Competency Goals 1-V1 and 13 Functional Areas, DCF 30 hour Facility, UDAP, PSPR, ELC, First Aid and CPR, OJT Training
Fred K. Marchman Technical College
New Port Richey, FL05.2024
Early Childhood Center Director Credential -
Pasco Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Pasco Hernando State College
Spring Hill, FL06.2017
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Springstead High School
Spring Hill, FL05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLSkills
- Child development knowledge
- Classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- Parent and family communication
- Leadership and administration
- Team collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Health and safety knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Technology integration
- Professional development
- Clinical knowledge
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient observation and assessment
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate
- Early Childhood Center Director Credential
- DCF Certificates
- CPR (Infant/Child/Adult) and First Aid
- Valid Florida Driver's License
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Four Year Old Teacher
Wee Kids Preschool
07.2024 - Current
Lead Three Year Old Teacher
Little Sunshine Preschool And Learning Center
10.2022 - 07.2024
Student Nurse
Oak Hill Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2022
Special Needs Caregiver
Alexander's Place
07.2016 - 02.2021
Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship - Graduated the 2144 Clock Hour Program with my Florida Staff Credential, Awarded Apprentice of the Week, CDA Competency Goals 1-V1 and 13 Functional Areas, DCF 30 hour Facility, UDAP, PSPR, ELC, First Aid and CPR, OJT Training
Fred K. Marchman Technical College
Early Childhood Center Director Credential -
Pasco Hernando State College
Associate of Arts -
Pasco Hernando State College
High School Diploma -
Frank W. Springstead High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
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