School Teacher

Kaylee Landis

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Watertown, NY **601

Cell: 765-***-****

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, May 2009

Ball State University, Muncie, IndianaMajor: Elementary EducationConcentration Area/ Minor: Counseling Psychology and Interpersonal RelationsMajor GPA: 3.1432004 ED’s Warehouse Scholarship Recipient

Teaching Experience

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Po Valley Child Development Center, Fort Dum, New York; July 2011- presentDevelop lessons and small groups plans to meet the needs of children with different learning levelsObserving children daily to ensure developmental growthFamily partnerships to ensure success for all children in the program

2nd Grade Teacher, Pleasant View Elementary School, Muncie, Indiana; August 2009- June 2010Developed innovative curriculum to instruct individual students, small groups, and classes of 27 studentsDifferentiated instruction and fostered individual achievement for English language learners, gifted and talented students, and special needs students in a class of 27Used behavior modification techniques that recognized and rewarded good behaviorUtilized a hands-on approach towards teaching combining projects, reports, plays, and discussion into all subject areasOrganized and conducted 27 parent/teacher conferencesActively involved in weekly grade level planning meetingsCreated daily lessons for an RTI reading groupAdministered assessments, led guided reading groups, and supervised groups of struggling readersCommunicated school and classroom events with parents through a monthly newsletter and weekly reminders

Student Teacher, Pleasant View Elementary School, Muncie, Indiana; August 2008- December 2008Created a unit on animals to teach students about vertebrates and invertebratesCreated lessons for an RTI reading groupEvaluated student learning using a pre and post test for LAMP (Learning Assessment Model Project)Attended profession development in-service training on reading levels, lesson differentiation, and differences in student learning levelsDesigned rubrics and activities including worksheets and group workParticipated in 23 parent/teacher conferencesSubstitute taught for two weeksCreated lessons using a SMART Board on a daily basisCoordinated technology seminar for staff members and teachers

Practicum Teacher

Longfellow Elementary School, Muncie, Indiana; January 2009- May 2009Developed individual reading and language arts lesson plansAssessed student using the CRI assessment modelWorked as a reading tutor and supplemental instructor for one-on-one meetings with a studentCreated instructional lessons using technology

Grissom Elementary School, Muncie, Indiana; January 2008- May 2008Taught 23 kindergarteners in math, reading, social studies, and sciencePlanned lessons according to content standards, objectives, procedures, and materialsTaught both small group and large group lessons

Other Experience

Lead Care Giver, Wee Wisdom Nursery School, Muncie, Indiana; June 2006-August 2009Supervised groups of children ranging in age from two – thirteenDeveloped age appropriate lessons based on nursery school curriculum Created hands-on learning activities to increase gross motor development

Lifeguard, Wee Wisdom Nursery School, Muncie, Indiana; May 2008- August 2009Created individualized lessons based on ability levelsSupervised up to 15 children during group swimInstructed children ranging in ages from two – thirteen

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