Kylee Soares
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Energetic Assistant Teacher committed to encouraging intellectual, social, and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing the classroom for activities, and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Outstanding work history assisting lead teacher with daily duties. Versatile when setting up classroom activities, monitoring children and planning lessons. Dedicated to making preschool program fun and educational for all students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Waialae Baptist Preschool
Honolulu, Hawaii
12.2023 - Current
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Prepare art crafts for the letter of the week.
- Building connections with students and families.
- Providing a loving and nurturing space.
- Providing snacks for students.
- Finding worship music, and demonstrating for the class.
- Read stories aloud to groups of children while engaging them in discussion about characters, plotlines.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to appropriate personnel for parental notification.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment throughout the day.
- Monitored playground activities outdoors to ensure safety of all participants.
- Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Manoa Valley Church
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
After-School Program Leader
After School-Allstars
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 100+ students and 5 instructors.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sale Associate
Plato's Closet
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Honolulu, HI05.2022
Skills
- Afterschool Program Leadership
- Classroom organization
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Design
- Group and individual instruction
- Clear and direct communication
- School policy and rules enforcement
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Parent-teacher communication
- Music and movement
- Age-appropriate activities
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Certification
Tick Tock Training
120 Hour
National Child Development Associates
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Waialae Baptist Preschool
12.2023 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Manoa Valley Church
03.2023 - Current
After-School Program Leader
After School-Allstars
11.2022 - 03.2023
Sale Associate
Plato's Closet
10.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
President Theodore Roosevelt High School