Kaylee Gaisford

683 Roxholly walk, Buford, GA 30518 Kayleegaisford123@gmail.com (770)337-7710

Objective: To create a learning environment that fits the needs of every student, so that they feel safe
and comfortable to learn and be themselves.

Education:
Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA
Bachelor in science of Early Childhood Education May 2023

GACE Exams
Elementary Education (001) Passed November 2023
Elementary Education (002) Passed November 2023
Georgia Educator Ethics Exam (360) Passed January 2021

Teaching Experience
Putnam Primary School
Student Teaching Year long Placement (1st Grade)
● Observed and helped partner teacher during pre-planning and open house days (July
2022- August 2022)
● Planned and Implemented a ten day integrated unit on Maps, Globes and finding key
details
● Created and recorded different pre and post assessments during the integrated unit to
learn more about student growth
● Communicated with families through different ways such as newsletters, different
learning material, and email
● Observed and participated in different professional learning meetings that my partner
teacher attended with the instructional coach
● Completed fifteen days of full time teaching
● Developed a classroom management plan to help create a classroom environment that fits
every student's needs
● Plan and implement different activities for students who rotate for reading and math small
groups

Putnam Primary School

Field experience 12 weeks (Kindergarten)
● Created a five day integrated unit on Weather
● Developed and implemented a play center based on President’s day and money
● Collaborated with partner teacher on different classroom activities and procedures
Academy for Classical Education (A.C.E)
Field Experience 7 weeks (5th grade)
● Planned and implemented two developmental experiences that helped foster student’s
gross and fine motor skills
● Planned and implemented an ambitious science lesson based on Static electricity
● Planned and implemented an interactive reading lesson to help students with their
comprehension

Vineville Academy of the Arts

Field Experience 7 weeks (3rd grade)
● Observed partner teacher daily activities with the students inside and outside of the
classroom
● Observed students' interactions and created a summary of their cognitive, social,
emotional and physical development

Skills and Certifications

Google Educator Level 1 Certified May 2022
Apple Teacher Certified October 2021
REAP training April 2022

Professional Associations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) August 2021-Present
Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators (SPAGE) August 2019-Present

Honors and Awards

Dean’s list (2 semesters)
President’s List (1 semester)

Campus Involvement
Delta Gamma Sorority- Director of Primary Recruitment January 2020- January 2021

Additional Experiences
Texas Roadhouse Buford, GA
Server May 2020- Present
● Prepared and served guests during party functions according to Texas Roadhouse
standards
● Delivered friendly and efficient service to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all
guests.