Kaiya (Kai) Brown
Elsmere
Summary
Passionate about fostering supportive and nurturing environments for children. Experience includes managing daily routines, developing educational activities and promoting emotional growth in childcare roles. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to varied situations and genuine empathy for children's needs. Previous work has resulted in enhanced learning experiences and improved behavioral outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Teacher
Learning Grove
Florence
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised children during after-school activities and ensured safety protocols.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational programs tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to reinforce positive interactions.
- Organized supplies and resources for various educational projects and activities.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
- Provided emotional support to children struggling with social or academic difficulties.
- Planned both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practices and program philosophy.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated fun, hands-on activities for students.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as cooperative learning groups, direct instruction, inquiry based learning.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring sessions for those who needed additional support outside of class time.
- Maintained accurate attendance records and communicated with parents about concerns.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Learning Grove
Erlanger
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson preparations.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through interactive play.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a clean learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Monitored children during outdoor activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Assisted in documenting children's milestones and developmental progress reports.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities or cleaning up spills from lunchtime.
- Encouraged cooperative play among students by providing positive reinforcement when needed.
- Organized play areas, toys, and learning materials to create a safe and stimulating environment.
- Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.
Overnight Camp Counselor
Ymca Camp Ernst
Burlington
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised campers during overnight activities and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Facilitated group games and team-building exercises to promote social interaction.
- Assisted in planning and organizing daily schedules for camp activities.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to resolve conflicts among campers effectively.
- Provided first aid support and managed health concerns as needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior and fostered an inclusive camp atmosphere.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance counseling skills and leadership techniques.
- Educated campers on appropriate behavior when interacting with nature, animals, or other people in an outdoor setting.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in overcoming obstacles related to social interaction.
- Developed individual relationships with each camper to provide a safe environment for them to learn and grow in their personal development.
- Maintained a clean living area for assigned cabin throughout the duration of stay at the overnight camp.
- Organized recreational events such as hikes, sports tournaments, and scavenger hunts.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
Education
Lloyd Memorial High School
Erlanger, KYKentucky Childcare Provider - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community And Technical College
09.2022 - 01.2023
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Group facilitation
- Safety management
- First aid response
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
Certification
Child Abuse Prevention- Redwoods ( Issued: 10/5/25 Expires: 9/5/26)
Bloodborne Pathogens- Redwoods ( Issued: 10/5/25 Expires: 9/5/26)
Timeline
Overnight Camp Counselor
Ymca Camp Ernst
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Learning Grove
06.2023 - 06.2025
After-School Teacher
Learning Grove
09.2022 - 05.2023
Kentucky Childcare Provider - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community And Technical College
09.2022 - 01.2023
Lloyd Memorial High School
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