Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Kristin Lee

Early Years Teacher
Port Of Spain

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.

Certified Montessori Teaching Assistant 0-3

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Tutoring to a 5 Year Old

Juliet Pasea
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Homeschool Teacher to Ages 2 Yrs

Parveen Baldeosingh
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
  • Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Teaching Assistant

Nicola Pierre
04.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant to two kindergarten classes for a term as well as two Prep 1 classes (ages 4-5) then was assigned to assist two Pre Kindergarten classes ( ages 2-3) for two terms.

  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.

Substitute Teacher

Sarah Walker
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Substitute Teacher

Meghan Simmons
01.2023 - 02.2023

Assisted as a substitute teacher at Happy Days beginners class , ages 15 months - 2 years old for two weeks and then volunteered time for another 8 days

  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.

Play Group Teacher

Charisse Lanser
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Promoted the play group and the stores products Via social media .
  • Carried out effectively and efficiently the chosen activities and crafts the children were assigned to do that day.
  • Was in constant communication with Parents and offered advice and recommendations for their childs emotional and physical development.

Teaching Assistant

Suzy Guillen - The Montessori Academy
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.

Private Tutoring

Mariel Sabga
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Montessori Teaching Method 0-3 combined with Early Childhood Ed
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Private Tutoring

Shannon Abraham.
07.2023 - Current

Montessori Teaching Method 0-3 combined with Early Childhood Ed


  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Private Home Tutor

Catherine Laquis
09.2023 - Current

Montessori Teaching Method 0-3 combined with Early Childhood Ed


  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Education

High School Diploma Cambridge -

Rosewood Girls
129 Long Circular Rd, Port Of Spain,
2019

AS And ALevel Cambridge - History,Literature,Linguistics

The British Academy
23 Alexandra Street, St. Clair, Port Of Spain
2021

WEALTH Certificate - (Wellness, Well-being, Health) Coach

Selwyn Bhajan ( Trained Life Coach)
Online
2022

AMI 0-3 Assistants Certificate - Montessori Method Child 0-3years

Maria Montessori Institute
London
2023

Skills

  • Home Schooling Knowledge
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Arts and Crafts Aptitude
  • Food Handling Preparation
  • At-Home Daycare Professional
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Effective Listening
  • Toileting and Feeding
  • Substitute Teacher Coordination
  • Building Blocks of Learning
  • Child Development
  • Activity-Based Learning
  • Confidence Building

Timeline

Private Home Tutor

Catherine Laquis
09.2023 - Current

Private Tutoring

Shannon Abraham.
07.2023 - Current

Private Tutoring

Mariel Sabga
05.2023 - 08.2023

Play Group Teacher

Charisse Lanser
03.2023 - 05.2023

Teaching Assistant

Suzy Guillen - The Montessori Academy
03.2023 - 07.2023

Substitute Teacher

Meghan Simmons
01.2023 - 02.2023

Teaching Assistant

Nicola Pierre
04.2022 - 04.2023

Homeschool Teacher to Ages 2 Yrs

Parveen Baldeosingh
09.2021 - 03.2022

Private Tutoring to a 5 Year Old

Juliet Pasea
04.2020 - 07.2021

Substitute Teacher

Sarah Walker

High School Diploma Cambridge -

Rosewood Girls

AS And ALevel Cambridge - History,Literature,Linguistics

The British Academy

WEALTH Certificate - (Wellness, Well-being, Health) Coach

Selwyn Bhajan ( Trained Life Coach)

AMI 0-3 Assistants Certificate - Montessori Method Child 0-3years

Maria Montessori Institute
Kristin LeeEarly Years Teacher