Kelsey Gilligan
Northfield
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Northfield Montessori
Northfield
2022.03 - 2025.04
- I taught four- to five-year-olds.
- Provided a safe environment for the children.
- I worked and taught two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half-year-olds.
- Implemented the Montessori Method to the children in different learning areas: Sensorial, Mathematics, and Language area.
- I communicated with families.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Lead Teacher
Prestige Preschool Academy/Everbrook Academy
Eagan
2018.06 - 2022.03
- Provided a safe learning environment for the children.
- I communicated daily with parents.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Assessed children's learning every couple of months.
- I drove the school-age children to school.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Planned lessons based on the children's interests and learning outcomes.
- Go on field trips with the school-aged children.
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School of Eagan
Eagan
2016.01 - 2018.06
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
- I communicated with parents on a daily basis.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- I made sure the classroom was clean on a daily basis.
Assistant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
Eagan
2013.05 - 2015.12
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Help the lead teacher with a variety of tasks.
- Helped in a variety of classrooms, ranging from infants to school-age classrooms.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- I made sure the classroom was cleaned daily.
- I communicated daily with parents.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, and supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment.
Call Center Representative
University of Wisconsin Stout-Alumni Association
Menomonie
2014.02 - 2014.05
- Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.
- Provided customer service to the alumni of the college.
- Called customers to raise money for the University.
- Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
- Performed follow-up calls as necessary to ensure satisfactory resolution of customer inquiries.
Shelving Assistant
Dakota County Library-Wescott
Eagan
2010.11 - 2013.08
- Answered inquiries from patrons regarding location of books or other resources in the library.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Restocked returned items to correct shelf or storage locations.
- Organized shelves according to Dewey Decimal System or other classification system.
- Shelved books.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the library collection by straightening book stacks and shelving items in correct order.
Assistant Library Clerk
Eagan High School
Eagan
2009.09 - 2010.06
- Organized books on shelves according to Dewey Decimal System.
- Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Oversaw the organization and shelving of library materials to ensure ease of access.
- Restocked returned items to correct shelf or storage locations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving patron issues and inquiries efficiently.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin Stout
Menomonie, WI2015-12
Associate of Science - Early Childhood And Youth Development
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN2013-05
High School Diploma -
Eagan High School
Eagan, MN2010-06
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and written communication
- Montessori method
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Deans List Recipient- Multiple Semesters
- Iverson Scholarship- University of Wisconsin Stout
- Perfect Attendance Award
- Student of the Year Award-Eagan High School- 2010
- Customer Service Award-Dakota County Library-August 2012
Certification
- North American Montessori Center- Montessori Teacher Certification
- First Aid and CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Northfield Montessori
2022.03 - 2025.04
Lead Teacher
Prestige Preschool Academy/Everbrook Academy
2018.06 - 2022.03
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School of Eagan
2016.01 - 2018.06
Call Center Representative
University of Wisconsin Stout-Alumni Association
2014.02 - 2014.05
Assistant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
2013.05 - 2015.12
Shelving Assistant
Dakota County Library-Wescott
2010.11 - 2013.08
Assistant Library Clerk
Eagan High School
2009.09 - 2010.06
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin Stout
Associate of Science - Early Childhood And Youth Development
Dakota County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Eagan High School