Serena Kinsman
Greentown,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Graham Academy
Mayfield , PA
02.2025 - Current
- By initial interview I was expecting to be training as a behavioral health technician and then was switched to a teaching assistant.
- I was responsible for assisting the main teacher in activities within the classroom including, helping students with work, toileting, transitions, ect.
- I didn’t receive much training or information on the BT program or ABA therapy which is what I was mainly interested in or focused on, so it isn’t ideally a right fit for me.
Lead Teacher
Tiny Steps Learning Center
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- I was out of work in September due to female medical reasons with a doctors note but was still employed until November.
- Left in November because I was cleared for light duty work but was told I could not return until I was fully cleared.
Assistant Teacher
Little Explorers Learning Center
Peckville, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
Private Nanny
Jackie Cosgrove
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
Lead Teacher
Precious Ones Learning Center
Greenfield Township, PA
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Lead Teacher
Tristar Academy
Jermyn, Pennsylvania
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Education
Elementary Education/special Education
Keystone College
La Plume, PASkills
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Lesson development
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Safety awareness
- Curricula development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Safe learning environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Childcare requirements
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Graham Academy
02.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Tiny Steps Learning Center
05.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Teacher
Little Explorers Learning Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
Private Nanny
Jackie Cosgrove
07.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Teacher
Precious Ones Learning Center
05.2020 - 06.2022
Lead Teacher
Tristar Academy
08.2019 - 06.2020
Elementary Education/special Education
Keystone College