Nicholas Kays
Denver,CO
Summary
A knowledgeable educator with a background in fostering educational development and social growth among school-age children. Adept at creating engaging lesson plans to support a positive learning environment. Demonstrates collaborative leadership abilities and partners with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and staff in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of School Age Enrichment
Jefferson County Public School District
03.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Delegated tasks to staff members to ensure daily program efficiency.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve student engagement in a variety of both STEM and art based activities.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities.
- Promoted critical thinking through interactive lessons, group activities, and independent projects.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive, tight-knit community.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
The Goddard School of Arvada
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Utilized books, songs, and games to engage students
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Family Service Intern
HopeCam
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided tablets, web cameras, computers, and high-speed internet to children in treatment for cancer to maintain a better connection with their school environment
- Supported families having issues with our technology via instructions for repair or providing new devices
- Implemented Hopecam’s mission to assist children in socializing, such as sharing the normal events and conversations of childhood
- Assisting with Hopecam Events
- Fundraising
- Research Projects
- Identified the needs of any new Hopecam families by speaking with current families.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
- Provided ongoing guest service.
Special Education Assistant/Caretaker
Private Family
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided one on one assistance throughout the school day for a student with ASD
- Stressed importance of good study habits and developed homework schedules, encouraging students to create personalized study plans
- Met with student and parent to discuss educational goals and expectations
- Provided safe and efficient transportation to and from activities and events
- Engaged with student, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
- Prepared snacks, meals and administered medication as well as scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for student according to parents' specifications
- Tutored and assisted with homework, monitored for completion, and guided with cognitive problem-solving.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with child and family, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Guidance Counseling Office Intern
Hayfield Secondary School
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked alongside students in the school “mentoring program” through their schoolwork/future school and potential career plans
- Worked 1-on-1 with the head school counselor/assisted with daily tasks in the counseling office
- Made phone calls and sent emails to families providing information about the school’s mentoring program
- Monitored academic performance
- Facilitated individual sessions to establish academic success
- Applied counseling strategies in assessing and planning interventions with children and adolescents
- Worked effectively with all students to ensure their success
- Networked & collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2021
Advanced Diploma -
Skyline High School
Front Royal, VA06.2017
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum Development
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Staff management
- Data analysis
- Task delegation
- Program coordination
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Teacher Of The Year Nominee, The Goddard School of Arvada (Ward Rd) - 2023
Timeline
Assistant Director of School Age Enrichment
Jefferson County Public School District
03.2024 - Current
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
The Goddard School of Arvada
06.2021 - 03.2024
Family Service Intern
HopeCam
01.2021 - 05.2021
Special Education Assistant/Caretaker
Private Family
09.2020 - 03.2021
Guidance Counseling Office Intern
Hayfield Secondary School
09.2019 - 05.2020
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Teacher Of The Year Nominee, The Goddard School of Arvada (Ward Rd) - 2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Science
George Mason University
Advanced Diploma -
Skyline High School
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