Lucinda Kage
Hastings,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 25 years of experience instructing and aiding students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. I have a strong drive to excite students about learning. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
I am currently finishing my final semesters at Kansas State University for my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Preschools of St. Andrew's
Mahtomedi, MN
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Teacher Aide
New Life Academy
Woodbury, MN
08.2018 - Current
- Assist teacher in organizing and teaching Pre-K age children
- Including music, art, Physical Education and classroom subjects.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Teacher
Faith Fellowship Academy
Melbourne, FL
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Taught children, including one year in the infant room, and 3 years in the 2 year old academy
- Including music, reading, and playtime.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Teacher
Devon Forest Elementary
Goose Creek, SC
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Assisted elementary students with projects and programs in the computer lab.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Cashier/Guest Service/Retail
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Assisted guest with purchases through cashier duties and Customer service
- Helping to ensure they had a wonderful experience on the Island.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Guest Services
The Walt Disney Company
Kissimmee, FL
04.1991 - 01.1993
- Provided guest service, including cashiering, and stocking in one of the largest stores on property
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) - General
Barton County Community College
Ft.Riley, Kansas05.1998
College credits in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Teaching
- Guest Services
- Childcare
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Toddler Care
- Physical Education
- Special Education
- Organizational Skills
- Autism Experience
- Experience with Children
- Experience Working With Students
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs
- Classroom Experience
- Administrative Experience
- Infant Care
- English
- Fundraising
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom restocking
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Effective listening
- Creative lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Reporting and documentation
- Motivating students
- Student rapport
- Parent and student communication
- Family involvement
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- I have received many volunteer awards during my time as a military wife, including the Mary E. Walker award. I have volunteered many hours with various groups including mission trips and youth leader at Suntree UMC, chaperone and planning committee's for my children's activities including swimming, band, football and soccer.
Affiliations
I love to read and run various races including 5K, 10K, half marathons, and full marathons. I also enjoy nature walks, spending much time with my family, and enjoying outdoor activies.
Timeline
Teacher
Preschools of St. Andrew's
09.2023 - Current
Teacher Aide
New Life Academy
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Faith Fellowship Academy
08.2014 - 12.2017
Teacher
Devon Forest Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2009
Cashier/Guest Service/Retail
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
05.2004 - 05.2006
Guest Services
The Walt Disney Company
04.1991 - 01.1993
Associate in Arts (AA) - General
Barton County Community College
College credits in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Kansas State University