Kylie Shepard
Objective: To secure a position as a mentor, educator, planner, and leader so that I may use my communication skills, experience, creativity, and education to enhance the education of people of all ages and abilities. I am hardworking, reliable, and dedicated. 313 W Hudson Ave
Englewood, NJ 07631
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EXPERIENCE
Zeta Charter Schools - Head Teacher (Grades K–2)
8/2024 - Present School Year
Plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons in literacy, math, and social-emotional learning using research-based, developmentally appropriate practices.
Use data and formative assessments to guide small-group instruction and close learning gaps.
Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum alignment and instructional quality across grade levels.
Build trusting relationships with families, sharing student progress and celebrating growth.
Create a joyful, inclusive classroom that supports academic confidence and emotional well-being.
York Preparatory School - receptionist
Contracted 2023-24 School Year
Greet and assist families, staff, and students upon arrival and maintain front office operations.
Manage attendance, dismissal, and safety procedures.
Perform clerical and administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and communication tracking.
Turning Corners Inc. - Client Care Coordinator
8/2021 - 5/2023
Serve as the first point of contact for new and existing clients, handling inquiries via phone, email, and in-person.
Schedule and confirm appointments, ensuring efficient use of clinicians’ time.
Provide information about services offered, intake procedures, and answer general questions.
Assist clients with completing necessary forms and documentation.
Coordinate referrals to external providers and ensure follow-up on referral outcomes.
Work closely with clinicians to ensure seamless communication and coordination of care.
Provide support for special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Practice Manager.
Temple University - Pre-College Mentor
5/2020- 8/2023
Supported education and behavioral curriculum planning and daily program operations.
Facilitated homerooms that fostered student engagement, goal setting, and readiness for learning.
Collaborated with instructors to enhance lessons, monitor behavior, SKILLS
● New York State
Transitional B – Dual
Certification: Early
Childhood Education
(Birth–Grade 2) and
Students with
Disabilities
(Birth–Grade 2)
● State of Delaware
Early Childhood
Intern Certificate
Education
● State of Delaware
School-age Intern
Certificate Education
● Training for Early
Care and Education
(TECE) 1 and 2
● State of Delaware
Early Childhood
Teaching Certificate
Education
● Child Development
Associate (CDA)
● Performing arts/Stage
production
Field Experience
● Early Childhood
Practicum
● SPED Practicum (1
semester)
● TESL (Teaching
English language
learners) Practicum (1
semester)
● Student teaching
Practicum (1
semester)
and maintain interactive classroom environments.
Led outreach initiatives to strengthen student participation and family engagement.
YMCA of Delaware- Lifeguard supervisor
5/2019 - 1/-2022
monitor other lifeguards and ensure the safety of YMCA members and program participants
Plan and implement in-service training
YMCA of Delaware- Preschool Intern
8/2018-2020
Designed and implemented daily lesson and activity plans supporting early learning goals.
Supervised children and maintained a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
Planned and facilitated play-based lessons promoting fine and gross motor development.
Built positive relationships and maintained clear, supportive communication with families.
YMCA of Delaware—Lifeguard
5/2017- 1/2022
Ensured patron safety through active supervision and certified emergency response.
Participated in continuous CPR, First Aid, and aquatic safety training to uphold certification standards.
The Preschool at St. Georges — Student-Teacher
9/2016- 5/2018
Creating lesson plans in domains including math, language arts, science, art, and circle time.
Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Setting up a living breathing learning environment for students.
Responsible for the general safety and development, growth of preschoolers and nurture young children.
Guard for Life, — LifeGuard
5/2016- 9/2017
Ensured patron safety through constant supervision and emergency response.
Englewood parks and Rec, — Camp Counselor/ Lifeguard Contracted Summer 2016
Supervised campers and ensured pool and program safety.
Planned and led group activities in movement, art, and self-expression. EDUCATION
St. Georges Technical High
School, Middletown—
August 2015 - June 2019
Early Childhood education
● Varsity Cheerleader
● National Honors
Society
Temple University,
Philadelphia —
August 2019 - May 2023
Early Childhood
Education/Special Education
University General studies
● Pre-College Mentor
● Alpha Sigma Lambda
Honors society
Touro University, New York,
NY — M.S., Early Childhood &
Special Education (Birth–2), in
progress
(Expected completion: 2026)