Kayla Hudspeth
Guangzhou,GD
Summary
Caring and dedicated teacher with a passion for continuous learning and professional growth. Driven by the opportunity to enrich the lives and minds of children. International experience teaching ESL at training centers and kindergartens, successfully working with students aged 3 to 18.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Phoenix City Fengyan Bilingual Kindergarten
11.2023 - Current
- Promote learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Boost student confidence by providing consistent support and positive reinforcement in the classroom.
- Assess student progress regularly through informal assessments, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Increase student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities that make learning experiences more engaging and enjoyable.
3rd Grade Teacher/1st Grade Teacher
Dothan City Schools/Henry County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implementing classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Using available technology/instructional media to enhance students' learning experiences.
- Implementing IEPs, assessing students' performance and tracking their progress.
- Differentiating instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
Travel
Self
04.2020 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
Eton House International Preschool - International
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Delivered creative learning and play activities for up to 27 students.
- Exposed students to wide variety of educational opportunities that encourage self expression, communication, logical thinking, and problem solving.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress and determine their priorities for their child.
- Ensured safe healthy learning environment for student's growth and development.
- Created monthly classroom newsletters.
- Supervised students during play periods, meals, and other non classroom activities.
ESL Teacher
English First
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Lesson planning for English Language classes for ages 4-18.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL12.2012
Skills
- ESL Teaching Methods
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Team Building
Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign
Language Certification
Timeline
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Phoenix City Fengyan Bilingual Kindergarten
11.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher/1st Grade Teacher
Dothan City Schools/Henry County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
Travel
Self
04.2020 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
Eton House International Preschool - International
08.2019 - 04.2020
ESL Teacher
English First
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Alabama
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