Kyle Rattigan

*Assist various teachers throughout 2's,3's,4's and Pre-K classrooms.

*Foster social and emotional connections for children of all ages.

*Planned and implemented lessons for ages 3 and ages 4/5 in two weekly bonus programs.

*Communicated with parents on a daily basis and through detailed weekly newsletters.

*Designed crafts for the students to explore, which enhanced motor skills and imaginative play inside the classroom.

*Fostered social and emotional growth among boys and girls.

*Assisted various teachers throughout 2's,3's,4's and Pre-K classrooms.

*Fostered social and emotional connections for children of all ages.

*Assisted various teachers throughout 2's,3's,4's and Pre-K classrooms.

*Fostered social and emotional connections for children of all ages.

*Planned and implemented child centered lessons for eight boys and girls.

*Communicated with parents on a daily basis and through weekly newsletters.

*Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support if needed.

*Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

*Assisted Apprentice Teachers in the classroom when the Head Teacher was Absent.

*Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

*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.

*Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

*Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

*Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

*Worked closely with the Admissions Director and Headmaster to create School community grades K-12, with a special emphasis on Kindergarten Admissions.

*Lead small group tours for prospective families interested in Lower, Middle or Upper School divisions.

*Individually interview applicants discussing their academic history and interests.

*Administer math and writing samples during interview to assess applicant's prior knowledge.

*Meet with families to discuss Admissions process.

Represent the School at various Admissions fairs throughout the season.

*Attend professional development seminars with other Admissions Directors from pre-primary and on-going schools in the Metropolitan area.

*Helped to redesign and update BWL Admissions brochure.

*Assisted two first grade homeroom teachers with class sizes of approximately sixteen children each.

*Worked closely with reading and math specialists assisting in small group instruction.

*Helped create unit on dental health, and organized age-appropriate assembly led by a NYC dentist.

*Contributed to conferences and written reports with guidance from homeroom teachers and specialists.

*Instructed twenty-one boys grouped homogeneously in nature.

*Designed and implemented lessons in language arts and math.

*Implemented a reading program which encouraged writing through immersion in good literature, modeling the writing process, use of invented spelling and introduction to the mechanics of writing.

*Designed rote and manipulative based math program.

*Communicated with parents through telephone calls, conferences and written reports.

*Provided instruction for ten first grade students in math and reading, and instructed eight second grade students in reading alone.

*Attended weekly planning sessions with the first and second grade homeroom teachers to keep the program consistent at both grade levels.

*Communicated with parents through telephone calls, conferences and written reports.

*Maintained working relationship with my mentor concerning student progress and daily life at school.

*Worked with fifteen students grouped homogeneously in nature.

*Responsibilities included: Curriculum development (multi-sensory themes and projects) and classroom management.

*Helped boy with special needs integrate into classroom environment.

*Helped small groups of students with varying cognitive abilities improve their skills in reading and decoding.

*Supported Head Teacher in the program by preparing mini-lessons materials for instructional periods by designing learning games to meet student's IEP goals.

*Maintained communication with homeroom teachers, specialists and parents.

*Assisted team of fourth grade homeroom teachers with writer's workshop.