Michelle Kennett
South Burlington,VT
Summary
Passionate Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at School’s Out!, where I foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Leveraging strong classroom management and curriculum planning skills, I enhanced student engagement and academic growth , while maintaining full compliance of state regulations. My approach blends safety awareness with individualized support, achieving positive outcomes for students, families and the overall success of the program.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
School’s Out!
South Burlington
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Lead Teacher
Adventures in Learning
Colchester, VT
02.2016 - 06.2021
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry trends and childcare regulations.
- Managed administrative tasks such as billing, licensing requirements, and keeping up-to-date on childcare regulations.
- Enhanced childcare program quality by implementing innovative curriculum and activities.
- Maintained a clean work environment, adhering to strict hygiene regulations and guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices through continuous professional development initiatives.
Private Nanny
Self Employed Nanny
South Burlington, VT
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Northwest Medical Center and UVMMC
Saint Albans, VT
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
- Conducted visual field testing for early detection of glaucoma, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, adhering to HIPAA regulations
- Assisted ophthalmologists in providing quality care by preparing patients for examination and procedures.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Education
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VTCertified Ophthalmic Assisting - Ophthalmic Technology
Essex Technical Center
Essex, VTSkills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Planning
- Safety awareness
- Classroom Organization
- Schedule Design
- Individualized support
- Childcare Regulations Understanding
- Staff and Student Supervision
- Childcare Regulations Compliance
- Policy and procedure implementation
- PBIS Knowledge
- STARS Knowledge
Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid Infant /Child/Adult
Basic Specialized Care
Medication Administration
CPI Certification
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
School’s Out!
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Adventures in Learning
02.2016 - 06.2021
Private Nanny
Self Employed Nanny
10.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Northwest Medical Center and UVMMC
06.2011 - 10.2014
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Education
Community College of Vermont
Certified Ophthalmic Assisting - Ophthalmic Technology
Essex Technical Center