Molly Haeseley
Jeffersonville,IN
Summary
Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Compassionate daycare teacher with four years of experience. Fantastic multitasker with skill in monitoring safety, progress, and growth while providing exciting, educational, and welcoming classrooms. Committed to detailed scheduling and effective budgeting with extensive knowledge of teaching. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a teaching position. Ready to help the team achieve goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Innovative Kindergarten Teacher creates individualized lesson plans promoting intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Adapts instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives. Student-centric instructor with unwavering commitment to optimizing success. Creative Kindergarten Teacher designs collaborative learning platforms to enhance educational experience. Combines structured learning with play activities designed for each developmental stage. Well-versed in educational technology and project-based learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Wilson Elementary
Jeffersonville, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Created a variety of learning experiences which incorporated technology into instruction.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Supervised students on school grounds, field trips and during various school functions.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
1st Grade Teacher
Wilson Elementary
Jeffersonville, IN
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for 1st grade students that included reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and physical education.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress using standardized tests and teacher-made tests.
- Planned and led daily lessons that incorporated differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Provided a safe classroom environment where students feel comfortable to express themselves and take risks.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through active supervision and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions to provide additional support in core subjects such as math and reading.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior issues via phone calls, emails or parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, test scores, homework assignments.
- Led extra-curricular activities such as art clubs or afterschool programs.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching best practices or new technologies.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
Daycare Teacher
A New Dawn Daycare
Sellersburg, IN
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children one to five years old
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded it in individual files
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Protected children in-class, at recess, and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers
- Protected children in-class, at recess, and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Team Leader
Graeter's Ice Cream
New Albany, IN
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
- Supported office business development and customer service
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Southeast
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Emotionally Supportive
- Storytelling and crafts
- Time management
- Loves children
- Friendly and likable
- Interactive lesson plans
Accomplishments
- Member of Alpha Phi-Zeta Epsilon chapter at Indiana University Southeast from 2017-to 2021.
- Dean’s List at Indiana University Southeast from Spring 2020-2021
- Chancellors List at Indiana University Southeast from Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Certification
- Certified to teach K-6 in Indiana
- OG trained
- Science of Reading trained
Affiliations
- Cheer Coach
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Wilson Elementary
07.2023 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Wilson Elementary
07.2022 - 05.2023
Daycare Teacher
A New Dawn Daycare
03.2018 - 07.2022
Team Leader
Graeter's Ice Cream
07.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Southeast
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