Stephanie Kern
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in creating engaging and effective learning environments. Expertise in promoting child development through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management techniques. Committed to collaboration within teams and adaptable to evolving educational needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes for students. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and maintaining open communication with parents to support student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Stride K12
Remote
09.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to foster student learning and growth.
- Virtually scheduled, created testing sessions, and collaborated with students and parents to MAP test all students one-on-one 3 times a year.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address academic challenges.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
KINDERGARTEN/2ND GRADE TEACHER
Timberwood Park Elementary
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Created atmosphere of trust, belonging, respect, and kindness by encouraging and nurturing student/teacher, teacher/parent, and student/student relationships.
- Maintained open lines of communication that fostered supportive learning environment.
- Continually monitored and adjusted both small and whole group instruction by utilizing collected student data for maximum learning and success.
- Collaborated with both grade-level and vertical teams to build professional relationships.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instructional strategies and collected data, to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
VIRTUAL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Timberwood Park Elem.
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Sole on-campus virtual kindergarten teacher who managed fluid student roster due to COVID (30-40+ students).
- Created and implemented virtual assignments using various online programs and tools.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with both students and parents.
- Created highly organized schedules that included: whole group instruction, small group instruction, tutoring, formal and informal assessments, parent/teacher conferences, and parent training meetings.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
- Maintained high mCLASS and MAP student test scores despite teaching in non-traditional environment
- Nominated Teacher of the Year.
OWNER/OPERATOR
STAGES Interior Design and Home Staging
San Antonio, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Established and maintained positive relationships with real estate agents and homeowners.
- Consulted with homeowners and realtors to assess needs and propose solutions that re-imaged, de-cluttered, and redesigned furniture layout at minimum cost.
- Created and implemented detailed home staging plans for homeowners and agents to achieve maximum profit.
- Increased average home sale price by $30K+.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly by gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions, ensure customer satisfaction, and gain repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2003
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Event Planning
- Confidentiality
- Emotional Intelligence
- Technology Integration
- Writer and Communicator
- Self-starter
Certification
- Generalist Grades
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades
- Science of Reading Certified
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Stride K12
09.2024 - Current
VIRTUAL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Timberwood Park Elem.
03.2020 - 05.2021
KINDERGARTEN/2ND GRADE TEACHER
Timberwood Park Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2024
OWNER/OPERATOR
STAGES Interior Design and Home Staging
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin
Awards
- Nominated Teacher of the year '20-'21 & '21-'22
- District Wide 590 Award recipient for "Going the Extra Mile"
References
Available upon request