Kyra Rice
Detroit
Summary
Offering solid foundation in child development and early education theories, with strong desire to learn and grow in supportive educational setting. Brings understanding of effective classroom management and lesson planning techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in nurturing young children and fostering engaging learning environment in the preschool teacher role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
COTS
02.2025 - Current
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Associate Preschool Teacher
Joy Preparatory Academy
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with colleagues on planning and executing diverse instructional methods, leading to improved student comprehension of complex concepts.
- Assisted lead teachers in creating a nurturing and positive classroom environment for optimal child development.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating creative arts and hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring lessons aligned with state educational standards and goals.
- Organized engaging field trips and hands-on experiences that brought curriculum content to life for young learners.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in early childhood education and pedagogy.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instruction accordingly for maximum effectiveness and achievement.
Lead Teacher
New Beginnings Daycare
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI06-2027
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2024
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Goal setting
- Child development expertise
- Lesson implementation
- Special needs support
- Social-emotional learning
- First aid and CPR certified
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational and planning skills
- Classroom management
Certification
Child Development Associate
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
COTS
02.2025 - Current
Associate Preschool Teacher
Joy Preparatory Academy
09.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Teacher
New Beginnings Daycare
03.2024 - 09.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Central Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
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