Kyra Collins
Houston
Summary
Engaging student teacher resident 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 emotionally support each child needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Woodview Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Improved teaching abilities by closely monitoring teaching methods and impacts and implementing viable changes to curriculum and teaching methods.
- Took detailed notes during teacher observations, noting teaching methods and gaining deep understanding of techniques
- Supported lead teachers in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration and behavioral enforcement.
- Wrote and completed practice lesson plans, incorporating teacher feedback and comments for comprehensive success.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
YMCA Daycare
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- 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.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Core Sub EC-6 STR/ESL Sup BA
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX05-2025
Skills
- Child development
- Social-emotional learning
- Age-appropriate activities
- Classroom organization
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
Certification
- ESL (English as a Second Language) Certification
- STR (Science of Teaching Reading) Certification
Timeline
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Woodview Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
YMCA Daycare
05.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Core Sub EC-6 STR/ESL Sup BA
University of Houston Downtown
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