Kayleigh Saunders
Salem
Summary
With a proven track record at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Fellowship Community Church, I excel in classroom management and fostering emotional development. Leveraging lesson planning and empathy, I've enhanced children's engagement and social skills. My approach combines strong communication with effective conflict resolution, preparing young learners for future success both inside and outside of the classroom.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
Childcare Worker
Fellowship Community Church
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Prevented behavioral issues with proactive management strategies that encouraged self-regulation among the children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Glenvar High School
Salem, VA05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management and organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Empathy and compassion
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
08.2023 - 05.2024
Childcare Worker
Fellowship Community Church
06.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Virginia Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Glenvar High School
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