Kindergarten​/First Grade Teacher

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• May 2023 - November 2025
• Established and enforced rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injuries and damage.
• Involved parent volunteers and older students in children's activities, to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
• Instructed students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• May 2021 - May 2023
• Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.
• Prepared for assigned classes, and showed written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Used computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Ken & Saki
• November 2019 - May 2021
• Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discussed them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
• Assimilated arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Supervised, evaluated, and planned assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Attended staff meetings, and served on committees as required.
• Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Case Western University
• August 2016 - August 2019

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.