Kendra Howe
JOPLIN
Summary
Compassionate Early Head Start Teacher with experience in creating nurturing and inclusive environments for children. Strengths include developing innovative curriculum, facilitating creative learning activities, and fostering emotional and social growth in young learners. Previous roles have shown success in improving student engagement, promoting early literacy skills, and strengthening parent-teacher relationships to enhance child development outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Economic Security Corporation of SW Area
Joplin
02.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for early childhood education programs.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children and families.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and learning goals.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to promote social and emotional growth.
- Monitored children's progress and maintained accurate records of development.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in early childhood education.
- Advocated for children's needs within the Early Head Start framework.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment that was conducive to learning.
- Facilitated group activities designed to enhance cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of students.
- Encouraged problem solving skills in order to foster independent thinking among students.
- Created an inclusive environment where all children feel valued regardless of ability or background.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure successful transition of students into the program.
- Assisted with mealtime routines including setting up snacks and lunches and helping children learn proper table manners.
- Established classroom rules and expectations for behavior according to Early Head Start guidelines.
- Encouraged creative expression through music, art, dramatic play and stories.
- Implemented behavior management strategies when necessary to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of individualized lesson plans.
- Observed, documented, and reported student progress in areas such as language development, motor skills, and social behavior.
- Observed children to record development.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Adapted lessons based on each child's learning style while meeting their individual needs.
Teacher
Heritage Youth Development Center
Webb City
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and development.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment for student growth.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and understanding.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student development and needs.
Education
Joplin High School
Joplin , MOSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Studies
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Curriculum implementation
- Early childhood education
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Lesson implementation
- Creative lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Mandated reporter training
- First aid and CPR certified
- Clear and direct communication
- Decision-making
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational and planning skills
- Student progress assessment
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Economic Security Corporation of SW Area
02.2018 - Current
Teacher
Heritage Youth Development Center
01.2015 - 02.2018
Joplin High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Studies
Walden University