Kennette Toussaint
Opelousas
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with expertise in child development and special education strategies, honed at Save the Children. Proven ability to foster strong parent-teacher communication and implement positive reinforcement techniques, enhancing student engagement and social-emotional learning. Committed to creating nurturing environments that support diverse learners and promote academic success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher
Save the Children
06.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
Pre-K Teacher
St Landry Parish School Board
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
Early Head Start Teacher
CDI Head Start Program
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Coordinated school events like family nights or field trips to build community connections between families, teachers, and administrators.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelors Of General Studies - Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA08.2019
Associates Of General Studies - Early Childhood Education
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA12.2015
Skills
- Special education strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development expertise
- First aid and CPR certified
- Creative teaching techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Mandated reporter training
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
Save the Children
06.2024 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
St Landry Parish School Board
10.2019 - 07.2024
Early Head Start Teacher
CDI Head Start Program
08.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelors Of General Studies - Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisiana
Associates Of General Studies - Early Childhood Education
South Louisiana Community College
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