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, MNAssociate of Arts - Music
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Music
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
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