Nelehia Kyle
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches. Driven to help students succeed, grow, and develop the skills necessary for life. Passionate on making students feel welcome and seen in the classroom as every child deserves an opportunity to receive a supportive and high quality education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Yorktown Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with mentor teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Supported mentor teacher in tasks such as lesson plans, preparing assessment
reports, and effectively communicating with students’ parents/guardians.
Latchkey Program Aide
Pleasant View Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored children's activities throughout day for safety.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Implemented welcoming environment where children felt safe and secure and enjoyed interacting with others.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to help children develop communication, social engagement and collaboration skills.
- Helped create smooth transitions with students from taking attendance, to then having snack time, and then planned activities for the day.
Immersive Program Student Teacher
Muncie P3 After-School Program
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs during after-school hours.
- Assisted with creating character building lessons that would focus on a positive character trait for students to focus and work on that week.
- Cultivated positive relationships with after-school program staff, students, and parents/guardians.
- Read numerous academic articles each week focusing on cultural awareness and the education system as well as completing numerous essays reflecting on readings each week as well as my time with students that week.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2023
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- Creative Instruction Style
- Classroom Management
- Individual & Group Instruction
- Social and Academic Development
- Student Counseling
- Stress Management
Timeline
Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Yorktown Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Latchkey Program Aide
Pleasant View Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2023
Immersive Program Student Teacher
Muncie P3 After-School Program
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ball State University
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