AVERY HARRIS
Maryland Heights
Summary
Passionate kindergarten teacher with background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in developing creative lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles, promoting critical thinking and social skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance curriculum and student experience. Committed to making positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Iveland Elementary School
Overland
06.2019 - Current
- Designed and implemented competency-based learning (CBL) frameworks to assess mastery of skills, rather than time-based progress.
- Leveraged data-driven decision-making to track learner progress, and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Implemented blended learning strategies, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Utilized student-centered instructional techniques, directly contributing to an increase in collaborative classroom performance metrics.
- Integrated formative and summative assessments to measure proficiency and provide targeted feedback.
- Utilized Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital tools to deliver and track competency-based learning outcomes.
Kindergarten Teacher
Ervin Early Learning Center
Kansas City
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Utilized Learning Needs Analysis and Knowledge Management practices to monitor feedback, evaluate the impact of learning experiences, and present actionable recommendations based on the findings.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
Third Grade Teacher
Symington Accelerated Elementary
Kansas City
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and district-level curriculum planning.
- Provided feedback on student progress through conferences, reports, assessments, or parent-teacher meetings.
- Facilitated small groups of students during independent work time providing guidance when needed.
- Designed and implemented project-based learning (PBL) experiences that fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Education
MS - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Central Missouri
BS - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Missouri
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Blended learning
- Professional Development
- Competency-Based Learning
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Student-Centered Learning
- Technology Integration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Parent and Community Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Iveland Elementary School
06.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Ervin Early Learning Center
08.2016 - 06.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Symington Accelerated Elementary
01.2015 - 06.2016
MS - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Central Missouri
BS - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Missouri
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