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Kelsey Birkholz

Lexington

Summary

Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Creative Kids Academy, adept at fostering child development through innovative lesson plans and effective classroom management. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and behavior management, I create engaging learning environments that promote social skills and creativity, ensuring every child thrives in a nurturing setting.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Creative Kids Academy
08.2017 - Current
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
  • Created engaging learning activities that promoted creativity and critical thinking among preschoolers.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and curriculum delivery.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.

Office Manager

B & H Tax
01.2008 - Current
  • Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing administrative bottlenecks.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of client appointments, optimizing staff utilization and service delivery.
  • Implemented electronic filing system, improving document retrieval speed and accuracy for tax-related records.
  • Supervised daily office activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Developed training materials for new hires, fostering a knowledgeable workforce and consistent service standards.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Spring Lake Park High School
Spring Lake Park, MN

Associate of Arts - Music

Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
05-2016

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Child development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Early childhood education
  • Social skills development
  • Age-appropriate assessment
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Behavior management

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Creative Kids Academy
08.2017 - Current

Office Manager

B & H Tax
01.2008 - Current

High School Diploma -

Spring Lake Park High School

Associate of Arts - Music

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Augsburg College
Kelsey Birkholz