Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical for Elementary Education Experience
Practicum for Early Childhood Experience
Student Teaching Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Kassidy Green

Billings

Summary

Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Head Start, Inc.
Billings
08.2021 - Current
  • Fostered positive relationships with students and families of diverse backgrounds through home visits and conferences to address questions, discuss academic and development progress, and encourage learning goals.
  • Navigated and supported children with various signs of illness, injury, trauma exposure, learning disorders, and physical disabilities to achieve a multitude of milestones.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social, and emotional development through applying a Conscious Discipline-based approach.
  • Administered and documented the results of student assessments through TS Gold.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques, Heggerty, and Handwriting Without Tears.

Server, Hostess, and Cashier

Keys Cafe and Bakery
Forest Lake
08.2014 - 08.2021
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.

Long-Term Special Education Substitute

Liberty Ridge Elementary School
Woodbury
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Provided support to students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
  • Helped students develop good behavioral habits through reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment focused on students to ensure quality learning experiences.
  • Coordinated with teachers to support instruction implementation through students' specific needs, and progress evaluations.
  • Supported students with various behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Winona State University Children's Center
Winona
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Fostered a healthy, nurturing, and loving learning environment for the children.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and expectations, through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Collaborated with the Lead Preschool Teacher in maintaining progress notes, evaluating behavior, development, and health of all children.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks, and build rapport to foster seamless communication.

Direct Support Professional

Home and Community Options Inc.
Winona
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Fostered independence and self-sufficiency in individuals with developmental disabilities while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Built trusting relationships and made personal connections with the individuals in assisted living.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Teaching

Winona State University
Winona, MN
12-2020

Skills

  • Teaching and Instructional Support
  • Conscious Discipline-Based
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Cultural and trauma-informed responsive
  • Creative teaching

Clinical for Elementary Education Experience

Winona Area Public Schools, Kids First, CFC, Northwoods International School, Liberty Ridge Elementary , Lakeside Elementary, Spring Grove

  • Participated and assisted students/teacher in daily routines in a variety of classroom settings and grades.
  • Prepared and taught small group reading and math lessons using Minnesota State Standards.
  • Analyzed student learning for procedural and conceptual understanding by creating formative and summative assessments.

Practicum for Early Childhood Experience

Winona State University Children's Center

  • Evaluated child's social emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
  • Prepared and taught small group literacy and math lessons that furthered a child's development.
  • Built relationships and made personal connections with children in a healthy, nurturing, and loving environment.

Student Teaching Experience

South Washington County Schools - Liberty Ridge Elementary 

  • Led whole group and small group instruction in social studies, math, science, and reading.
  • Worked alongside classroom teacher in order to create a safe, encouraging, and nurturing classroom during COVID-19 school year
  • Created a flexible hybrid learning environment.
  • Participated in goal setting sessions with parents and students.

Certification

  • Conscious Discipline Certified
  • Recipient of Employee Excellence Award - Child First

Timeline

Teacher

Head Start, Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Long-Term Special Education Substitute

Liberty Ridge Elementary School
01.2021 - 03.2021

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Winona State University Children's Center
04.2019 - 05.2020

Direct Support Professional

Home and Community Options Inc.
09.2018 - 05.2019

Server, Hostess, and Cashier

Keys Cafe and Bakery
08.2014 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Teaching

Winona State University
Kassidy Green