Kayla Klein
West Brookfield,MA
Summary
Upbeat classroom teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher
Quabbin Regional School District
872 South St, Barre, MA 01005
08.2023 - Current
- Designed, delivered, and differentiated math and science lesson plans to meet students' academic needs aligned with Massachusetts Standards.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented a pilot of the OpenSciEd curriculum to evaluate its suitability for district-wide adoption.
- Served on the Team Kids committee, collaborating to develop and enhance the school's PBIS system.
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
Nantucket Public Schools
10 Surfside Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed and delivered lesson plans in all the core academic subjects (Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science) using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles
- Collaborated with colleagues to explore and implement new instructional practices, utilizing diverse techniques and differentiated strategies to effectively support ELL students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for middle school.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Literacy Interventionist
Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
5111 US-5, Westminster, VT 05158
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings and communicated results to teachers, administration, and families.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers in Grades 2-4.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-2021
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Mathematics instruction
- Standardized tests
- Project-based learning
- Student development
- Classroom management
- Parent and caregiver communication
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Massachusetts Department of Education.
Timeline
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher
Quabbin Regional School District
08.2023 - Current
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
Nantucket Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Literacy Interventionist
Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Keene State College