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Kristi Gibson

Conway

Summary

Early educator with proven expertise in classroom management and relationship building, demonstrated during tenures at ESS.com and Lollipop Kids Academy. Excelled in implementing curriculum and enhancing student learning through effective lesson implementation and assessment techniques. Recognized for fostering positive environments and achieving trusted performance, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills critical to educational success.

Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS Willsub
08.2012 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Daycare Teacher

Lollipop Kids Academy
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Arthur's Beauty College
Conway
11-2008

Skills

  • Activity management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Shared governance
  • Compliance
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment techniques
  • Lesson implementation
  • Classroom organization
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Safety awareness
  • Results-focused
  • Records management
  • Parent communication
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Lollipop Kids Academy
06.2020 - 05.2022

Substitute Teacher

ESS Willsub
08.2012 - Current

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Arthur's Beauty College

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