Kayla McDowell
Hendersonville
Summary
I am a friendly and energetic worker with ten years in the childcare industry. Since I was young, I have always been motivated to help children become happy, healthy and independent future adults. Through my schooling and work experience, I have become well versed at creating a safe, stimulating environment for young children. With leading individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills, I am driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient and positive in a diverse and welcoming work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CDC/SPED Assistant
Sumner County Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- I assisted the lead teacher with day to day activities around the school with our students while taking data on created academic goals as needed.
- I interacted with the students by engaging in lessons and curriculum stations, reading sessions with students, and transitions from place to place through the school.
Sunday School Teacher
Long Hollow Baptist Church
08.2014 - Current
- As a Sunday School Teacher, I lead the children in play time in centers, lessons, games, and traveling to and from group lessons with other classrooms
- Being a teacher in an IMom classroom has given me experience with children one on one in a classroom, experience with following a lesson plan and a daily schedule, and interactions with parents
Associate Preschool Teacher
Vanderbilt Child and Family Center
03.2020 - 08.2020
- As an Associate Teacher, I lead the children in play time in centers, lessons, snack time, games, large group time, and indoor and outdoor recess
- Being a teacher in a preschool classroom has given me experience with children one on one in a classroom, as well as experience with following and writing a lesson plan and a daily schedule
Site Assistant
YMCA Fun Company
08.2017 - 03.2020
- As a Fun Company site assistant, I engage with parents and students upon drop off and pick up, lead students in games, assist with homework, distribute snacks, and set up and tear down play centers
- Working as a Fun Company associate has given me experience with working with school age children and has strengthened my communication skills with students and parents alike
Substitute Teacher
Sumner County Schools
11.2018 - 01.2020
- As a Substitute Teacher, I lead the class through the lesson plans given by the certified teacher and follow their day to day schedule
- Substituting has given me invaluable classroom experience and opportunity to meet and interact with many different schools and faculty
- It allows me to grow my confidence and leadership skills to ensure that I bring my best abilities into my future classroom following my degree
YPlay Associate
Sumner County Family YMCA
05.2015 - 07.2018
- As a YPlay associate, I greet and interact with parents and check in children into the classrooms, observe and interact with the children during their time in class, check them out with their parents during pick up, and clean and disinfect the classroom and toys upon closing
- Working in YPlay has given me priceless experience with children and parent interaction as well as one on one experience in a classroom setting with children
Teacher Assistant
Benny Bills Elementary
03.2018 - 05.2018
- As a teacher assistant, I assisted the teachers with day to day activities around the school as needed, from running errands to substituting for teachers who were absent
- I interacted with the students by engaging in lessons, one on one reading sessions with struggling students, and transitions from place to place through the school
- Teacher assisting has given me opportunity to work in a school environment and develop and strengthen student communication and leadership skills
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
IMom Childcare Associate
Long Hollow Baptist Church
08.2016 - 12.2016
- As an IMom associate, I lead the children in play time in centers, lessons, snack time, games, large group time with other classrooms, and indoor and outdoor recess
- Being a teacher in an IMom classroom has given me experience with children one on one in a classroom, as well as experience with following a lesson plan and a daily schedule
Education
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies: Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08.2020
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12.2017
High School Diploma -
Station Camp High School
Gallatin, TN01.2015
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Motivated to help others
- Conflict resolution
- Flexible and adaptable
- Extremely organized
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Process implementation
- Active listening
- Calm under pressure
- Friendly and likeable
- Emotionally supportive
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- People-oriented
- Loves children
- Dependable
- Parent communication
- Tact and sensitivity
- Fast learner
Timeline
CDC/SPED Assistant
Sumner County Schools
01.2022 - Current
Associate Preschool Teacher
Vanderbilt Child and Family Center
03.2020 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher
Sumner County Schools
11.2018 - 01.2020
Teacher Assistant
Benny Bills Elementary
03.2018 - 05.2018
Site Assistant
YMCA Fun Company
08.2017 - 03.2020
IMom Childcare Associate
Long Hollow Baptist Church
08.2016 - 12.2016
YPlay Associate
Sumner County Family YMCA
05.2015 - 07.2018
Sunday School Teacher
Long Hollow Baptist Church
08.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Volunteer State Community College
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies: Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Station Camp High School
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