- Avid Reader
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Drawing and Painting
- Photography
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Kayla Gibbs
Beechgrove
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher experienced in classroom management and lesson planning. Fostered nurturing environments that promote child development and positive reinforcement while enhancing cognitive and social growth through innovative lesson plans and individualized learning strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Murfreesboro, TN
03.2013 - Current
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social development.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged creativity, curiosity, and exploration among preschoolers.
- Developed individualized learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's behavioral and educational needs through regular communication.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery best practices.
- Evaluated student progress regularly to adjust teaching methods and ensure developmental milestones are met.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagleville School
Eagleville, TNSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom setup
- Classroom organization
- Child development principles
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
Successfully and efficiently ran three different preschool rooms
Built meaningful relationships with parents, kids, and my staff members
Helped to coach new hires into learning the curriculum and setting standards to successfully run the classroom
Certification
TECTA Training Certificate
CPR certified
Several developmental trainings, etc
Interests
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
03.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Eagleville School
Interests
I thrive being in my classroom. Teaching has become second hand nature. I love being with children, its what I believe I was meant to do. In my free time, I love to draw, journal, read, or any arts and crafts.