Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
CDA
Timeline
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Kristy Ainsworth

Carol Stream,IL

Summary

Proactive Teacher with extensive experience in fostering supportive learning environments and enhancing classroom engagement through interactive methods. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and integrating cultural awareness. Bringing strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities to support student growth and academic success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Goddard School
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Teacher Assistant

Kiddy Place Learning Center
01.2015 - 07.2021
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Team work
  • Creativity
  • Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Leadership
  • Patience
  • Creativity
  • Organization
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Empathy
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Growth Mindset

Certification

CDA

CPR

Gateways

CDA

I Am CDA qualified for Preschool and up. 

Timeline

Teacher

Goddard School
08.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Kiddy Place Learning Center
01.2015 - 07.2021

CDA

CPR

Gateways

Kristy Ainsworth