Head Preschool Teacher at Kendallville Daycare Center

Plan and teach age-appropriate activities and lessons to support hands-on learning and creativity. Track student progress and address individual needs and communicate this with parents. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom. Help children with basic needs and life lessons such as feeding, hygiene, and social-emotional skills.

Student Teaching Placement at Huntertown Elementary School

10-Week Student Teaching Placement. Taught engaging lesson plans for K-5 students while introducing various art materials and techniques. Provided constructive feedback to encourage student self-expression while gaining classroom management skills. Applied technology into art instruction.

Observation Placement at Huntertown Elementary School

30 hours of observation completed. Witnessed the importance of providing learners with a welcoming, loving learning environment. Learned how to simplify art concepts and instructions for younger learners. Expanded my understanding of meeting students where they are at in their educational journey.

Observation Placement at Harris Elementary School

30 hours of observation completed. Learned how to plan accommodations within lesson plans for all learners. Observed how to encourage students to be motivated for art by showing the teacher's skills and artwork. Acquired an understanding of how to manage different classroom types.

Observation Placement at Northrop High School

30 hours of observation completed. Gained ideas on managing older student groups with varying skill and interest levels. Observed ways to create more advanced art projects that challenge creativity and critical thinking. Developed strategies to implement students' interests in the lesson plans to encourage motivation.