Thomas Knepp
Temple,PA
Summary
Adept at fostering educational excellence, I leveraged classroom management and critical thinking skills at Bright Horizons Early Learning Center to enhance student engagement and achievement. My proactive approach in mentoring and relationship building, coupled with a commitment to continuous professional development, significantly contributed to a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
03.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Maintenance Crew Member
Bollman Hat Company
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Enhanced safety in the workplace by addressing potential hazards and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Collaborated with other departments to address cross-functional maintenance needs effectively.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
Reading, PA06.2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Clear public speaking skills
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Teacher
Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
03.2021 - Current
Maintenance Crew Member
Bollman Hat Company
06.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
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