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Kylie Shelton

Kindergarten Teacher
Joplin,MO

Summary

Engaging Kindergarten Teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced educator with a variety of experiences in the realm of education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving the educational experience for all stakeholders.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Joplin Schools
Joplin, MO
08.2022 - Current
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.

Special Education Teacher

Joplin Schools
Joplin, MO
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Behavioral Interventionist

Joplin Schools
Joplin, MO
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Signed diagnostic assessments and individual plans of care to initiate client treatments.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.

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Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Crowder College
Neosho, MO
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
08.2016 - 12.2020

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2020 - Current

Skills

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Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Joplin Schools
08.2022 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
08.2020 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Joplin Schools
03.2019 - 07.2022

Behavioral Interventionist

Joplin Schools
08.2018 - 03.2019

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Crowder College
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Missouri Southern State University
08.2016 - 12.2020

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