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Mikayla Samuelson

La Crosse,WI

Summary

Proven educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes at Kids Korner. Excelled in classroom management and interpersonal skills, significantly improving community involvement and student motivation. Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving prowess, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for diverse learners.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Jammie Fellows
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Established safe play environment for children.
  • Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
  • Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Kept children between ages of infant and 6th grade safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Kept children between ages of infant and 6th grade safe and secure with vigilant oversight.

Nursery Teacher

St. John's
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Created safe and nurturing playing environment for preschoolers.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Concession/Front Desk Staff

City of Evansville Park and Recreation
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
05.2028

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior Management
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Collaborative learning
  • Community involvement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Mandated Reporter Certified
  • Abusive Head Trauma Prevention for Child Care Providers Certified


Timeline

Nursery Teacher

St. John's
08.2023 - 08.2024

Teacher

Jammie Fellows
06.2023 - Current

Concession/Front Desk Staff

City of Evansville Park and Recreation
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin- La Crosse

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