Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Kylee Thacker

First Baptist Church Decatur
Sanger
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Dedicated preschool teacher with expertise in classroom management, child development, and positive reinforcement. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering parent-teacher communication to enhance children's learning experiences.

Work History

Preschool Teacher

8 Months
Rise Church | 01.2026 - Current
  • Designed engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social development.
  • Implemented daily activities that promoted creativity and motor skills in young learners.
  • Cultivated a nurturing environment to encourage emotional growth and peer interaction.
  • Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and developmental milestones.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Preschool Teacher

1 Year 5 Months
First Baptist Church Decatur | 04.2025 - Current
  • Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials for optimal learning experience.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.

Live-Out Nanny

8 Years 2 Months
Graves Household | 04.2018 - 06.2026
  • Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and developmental stages.
  • Supervised daily activities and educational development for children, fostering a nurturing environment.
  • Coordinated schedules to balance educational, recreational, and social activities effectively.
  • Implemented routines that promoted healthy habits, including nutrition and physical activity.
  • Streamlined household operations by organizing supplies and maintaining cleanliness in play areas.

Toddler Teacher

1 Year 7 Months
North Star Academy Of Lantana | 03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment, promoting social and emotional development.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
  • Collaborated with parents to track children's progress and address individual needs.
  • Mentored junior teachers on effective classroom management strategies and curriculum delivery.

Teacher

2 Years 1 Month
Dream Spark Academy | 02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Effectively managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Education

High School Diploma

Valley View Highschool | Valley View, TX
  • Awarded Drum major of the year all 3 years , Choir award 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 Female Golf MVP 2018-19 & 2019-2020 , Power lifter of the year
  • Elected Captain of Band and Powerlifting
  • 3.88 GPA
  • Ranked in Top 10% of class
  • Extracurricular Activities: Band , Choir , Jazz Band , Golf, Softball, Powerlifting

Skills

Early childhood education
Classroom setup
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Child development
Instructional strategies
Social skills development
Positive reinforcement
Special needs education
Special needs expertise
Child nutrition
Child safety procedures
Physical fitness

Certification

CPR-AED Certified

First Aid certified

Concussion Evaluation Certification

Playing Outdoors certification

Children Nutrition certification

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Rise Church
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Preschool Teacher

First Baptist Church Decatur
04.2025 - CurrentRead More

Toddler Teacher

North Star Academy Of Lantana
03.2023 - 10.2024Read More

Teacher

Dream Spark Academy
02.2021 - 03.2023Read More

Live-Out Nanny

Graves Household
04.2018 - 06.2026Read More

Valley View Highschool

High School Diploma
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Kylee Thacker