Kayla Jeffery
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at St. Luke Early Learning Center, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in fostering relationships with parents and colleagues, I successfully implemented technology-driven curricula, resulting in increased participation and a nurturing environment that promotes social and emotional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. Luke Early Learning Center
Columbus, GA
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support children's holistic growth and learning.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address individual needs.
- Organized educational activities that encouraged creativity and exploration among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, enhancing overall learning experiences for children.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
Teacher
Kids R Kids of East Cobb
Marietta, GA
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Achieved heightened student interest and participation through strategic integration of technology in the curriculum.
- Facilitated successful extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork and enhanced community connections.
- Mentored new educators to improve classroom management and instructional effectiveness, contributing to overall teaching quality.
- Fostered open communication to build robust relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, leading to a more supportive learning environment.
- Increased classroom engagement significantly by employing interactive teaching methods, including group projects and hands-on learning experiences.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Implemented engaging activities that promoted social skills and emotional growth among preschoolers.
- Established a safe, nurturing classroom atmosphere conducive to exploration and creativity.
- Trained and mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery methods.
- Enhanced communication with families through regular updates on student achievements and developmental milestones.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Temple College
Temple, TXSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Teacher
St. Luke Early Learning Center
08.2019 - 03.2022
Teacher
Kids R Kids of East Cobb
03.2018 - 07.2019
Early Childhood Education
Temple College