Kyle Hovland
San Jose,CA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Jr. Preschool Teacher with over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress!
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr Preschool Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
San Jose , CA
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms and reinforced positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Co-Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
San Jose, CA
04.2014 - 02.2021
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Jr. Preschool Teacher Floater
KinderCare Learning Centers
San Jose , CA
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Lead Teacher
Building Kidz
Mountain View, CA
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Student Teacher
De Anza Community College
San Jose, CA
04.2006 - 02.2012
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06.2012
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Long Beach, CA06.1996
Skills
- Interactive Learning
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Safety Management
- Group Assistance
- Communication with families
- Cooperative teaching with peers
Timeline
Jr Preschool Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
02.2021 - 12.2022
Co-Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2014 - 02.2021
Jr. Preschool Teacher Floater
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2012 - 04.2014
Lead Teacher
Building Kidz
02.2012 - 05.2012
Student Teacher
De Anza Community College
04.2006 - 02.2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
De Anza College
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
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