Eric Keller

Experience

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  Kidville

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Front Desk Administrator/Early Childhood Coordinator

  - Prepared and organized classroom teaching materials to be used for various lessons - Crafted early childhood class schedules across multiple disciplines- Communicated with parents daily regarding the benefits of early childhood classes on their child’s development

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  Park Slope Schoolhouse

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Preschool Teacher

  - Taught early childhood students about bi-weekly developmental themes - Managed classroom of twenty students to regulate behavior and direct lesson plans- Communicated to parents the social and academic well-being of their child

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  Battery Park Montessori - A Green Ivy School

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Preschool Teacher

  - Created units of exploration for children aged two to five-years-old - Scaffolded student knowledge based on prescribed Montessori ideology through active learning practices- Aided in effective toilet-training strategies to support the child’s developmental needs

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  LREI

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2016

  1st & 2nd Grade Associate Teacher

  - Created daily lessons and comprehensive units of study in line with the school’s progressive mission- Facilitated weekly lessons in math, literacy, and social studies- Fostered the development of children’s behavioral, emotional, and academic needs - Developed grammar units each week for students to incorporate grammar principles into their writing- Led field trips to specific New York City locations to enhance student understanding of concepts learned in the classroom- Balanced classroom responsibilities and professional growth opportunities Show less

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  Village Community School (VCS)

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  1st/2nd Grade Assistant Teacher

  - Assist two co-lead teachers with structuring lessons in literacy, social studies, math and science for twenty-two mixed age students- Communicate with parents regarding students’ academic and social development- Participate in continued professional development with colleagues- Manage second grade homework responsibilities and support student inquiries - Lead phonics lessons using the Wilson Fundations program and math instruction using Singapore Math- Build a respectful and nurturing classroom community for students of varying backgrounds Show less

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  Bay Ridge Prep

  Jun 2017 - now

  Kindergarten Head Teacher