Kyle McNamar
Ellington,CT
Summary
Dedicated elementary school teacher with strong classroom management skills and a proven record in fostering student engagement. Expertise in parent-teacher communication and collaborative learning strategies enhances overall student success. Currently hold a Professional Teaching Certification for grades K-6.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Center Road School
Vernon, CT
08.2012 - Current
- Communicate regularly with guardians of students throughout the year through phone calls, emails, and district wide messaging systems (Parentsquare)
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instruction based on individual needs.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported struggling learners with targeted interventions, leading to improved academic performance over time.
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for effective instruction, classroom management, and parent communication.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent routines and expectations for all students.
- Increased student discourse during math and ELA blocks using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) and cooperative learning activities
- Collaborated regularly with my peers to develop and implemente engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for Math and ELA
Substitute Teacher
Vernon Board of Education
Vernon, CT
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and respectful learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Businesss
Curry College
Milton, MA05-2002
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Special education support
- Mathematics instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student engagement
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Profiles in Professionalism" by my peers in 2019
- Nominated for district wide "Teacher of the Year" by my peers on two separate occasions
- Started an in-school podcast called "Teachers at School, Talking on Zoom"
Timeline
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Center Road School
08.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Vernon Board of Education
05.2011 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - Businesss
Curry College