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Kinsey Petcavage

Kinsey Petcavage

Teacher
Dalton,Pa

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings.

Overview

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Year classroom experience

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Certifications

Work History

Lead Teacher

Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Posted minimum of 3 photos per student per day for the parent portal.
  • 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 for a group of students up to 16 per day.
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Volunteer

Lake Winola United Methodist Church Youth Group
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Assisted groups of up to 10 youth and help lead conversations.

Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Lake Winola United Methodist Church
07.2018 - 07.2024
  • Sang songs with children to reinforce lessons.
  • Served as a positive role model for children by demonstrating empathy, kindness, and strong moral character throughout interactions with peers and students alike.
  • Supplemented lessons with fun activities, games, and friendly competitions.
  • Managed groups of children during various activities, maintaining a safe and orderly environment for all participants.
  • Created daily arts and crafts projects at appropriate difficulty for small children.
  • Held children's interest for up to 4 hours by offering variety of activities.

Student Teacher, 4th Grade

Mid Valley School District
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Fostered culture of respect and curiosity, encouraging students to engage deeply with curriculum.
  • Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in more orderly and conducive learning environment.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Led two separate classes of approximately 60 students getting to know their name, personality, and interests.

Student Teacher, 7th Grade Learning Support

Tunkhannock Area School District
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
  • Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
  • Acted as support for three separate groups of students throughout the school day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Tunkhannock High School
Tunkhannock, PA
06-2020

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student engagement
  • Special education
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Family engagement
  • Diverse learning styles

Other Experience

  • Forest City Regional Elementary School- Student Observer (Sept. 2023 - November 2023)
  • Fell Charter School - Student Observer (January 2023 - May 2023)
  • Neil Armstrong Elementary - Student Observer (January 2022 - May 2022)

Certification

  • PreK - Fourth grade elementary education (2024)
  • PreK - Twelfth grade special education (2025)
  • CPR and First Aid certification (2024)

Quote

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible!"
Audrey Hepburn

Interests

Reading

Helping others

DIY

Spending time with family and friends

Traveling

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Abington Kids Creative Learning Center
10.2024 - Current

Student Teacher, 4th Grade

Mid Valley School District
03.2024 - 06.2024

Student Teacher, 7th Grade Learning Support

Tunkhannock Area School District
01.2024 - 03.2024

Volunteer

Lake Winola United Methodist Church Youth Group
08.2023 - Current

Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Lake Winola United Methodist Church
07.2018 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Marywood University

High School Diploma -

Tunkhannock High School

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