Kelly Martinez
Waterford
Summary
Dedicated and nurturing Lead Teacher with a proven track record, I excel in fostering child development and early childhood education. Leveraging strong communication skills and creativity, I've enhanced student engagement and success. Certified in early childhood education, my approach blends educational support with empathy, promoting a positive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
A Child’s Place Preschool
09.2017 - 09.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student..
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Assistant Teacher
My Montessori
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Fostered positive and supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence.
- Promoted literacy and comprehension skills through guided reading sessions.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Nanny
Steve and Natalie Ellingson
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Nanny
Rob and Beth Marriott
10.2009 - 01.2014
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Nanny
Joe and Jennifer Billante
06.2008 - 09.2009
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education Minor
Carroll University
Waukesha, WISkills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Emotionally supportive
- Activity planning
- Early childhood development
- Enrichment activities
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Dependable
Timeline
Lead Teacher
A Child’s Place Preschool
09.2017 - 09.2024
Assistant Teacher
My Montessori
09.2016 - 06.2017
Nanny
Steve and Natalie Ellingson
10.2013 - 04.2016
Nanny
Rob and Beth Marriott
10.2009 - 01.2014
Nanny
Joe and Jennifer Billante
06.2008 - 09.2009
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
09.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor Of Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education Minor
Carroll University
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