Misty Honn
Meridian
Summary
Dedicated educator with 4 years of teaching experience and 18 years of coaching, bringing a strong foundation in both academic instruction and student development. Committed to preparing students in education by supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building. Proven ability to build meaningful relationships, foster a positive learning environment, and motivate students to reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool and Prek Plus Lead Teacher
Teaching World
08.2024 - Current
- Skills and Abilities:
- Lead instruction for 3-4-year-old students, designing developmentally appropriate lessons that support early literacy and social-emotional growth.
- Implement differentiated classroom management strategies tailored to individual classroom dynamics and student needs.
- Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and inform instruction.
- Create a positive, inclusive learning environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, and independence.
- Apply research-based science of learning strategies to strengthen letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and early sound-symbol correspondence.
Assistant Manager
Orange Julius
06.2002 - Current
- Skills and Abilities:
- Over 20 years of dedicated service, contributing to business growth and success
- Fostered a positive, team-oriented work environment and guided staff through hiring and training
- Ensured high customer satisfaction by addressing concerns and maintaining service quality
- Managed administrative tasks, including Excel and word processing, financial transactions, and inventory, demonstrating strong organizational and budgeting skills
Certified Kindergarten and 5th grade Teacher
Kuna School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Skills and Abilities:
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to both kindergarten and 5th-grade, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring growth academic and emotional.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, facilitating open communication and collaboration to support student success.
- Implemented various assessment strategies to track student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly, resulting in notable improvements in student performance and comprehension.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of the latest educational trends and instructional techniques, enhancing teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities and events, such as field trips and classroom celebrations, to enrich the learning experience and promote a sense of community within the school.
Ready for Kinder Instructor
Ready for Kindergarten
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Skills and Abilities
- Educate and support parents in early childhood development, providing guidance, resources, and research-based strategies for school readiness.
- Design and demonstrate age-appropriate activities that build academic, motor, and social skills.
- Build strong family relationships while monitoring child progress and offering clear, actionable feedback.
- Stay current with best practices to continuously improve curriculum and teaching methods
which helped increase parent participation.
Coaching Staff
Boise School District
11.2010 - 02.2022
- Sports Coach (Basketball & Softball)
- Skills and Abilities
- Coached multiple sports, including JV girls basketball (led team to back-to-back district championships) and softball (JV coach and assistant varsity), contributing to overall team success and athlete development
- Implemented structured training programs and strategic game plans to improve individual skills, team performance, and player confidence
- Motivated athletes and fostered a positive, supportive team culture that emphasized teamwork, discipline, and shared goals
- Collaborated with coaches and staff to plan practices, analyze performance, and refine strategies while pursuing ongoing professional development to strengthen coaching effectiveness
Education
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2013
Associate's degree - Arts and Science
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA06-2007
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Teacher Certification
- YMCA CDS's Heads up to Youth Sports training certification
Timeline
Preschool and Prek Plus Lead Teacher
Teaching World
08.2024 - Current
Ready for Kinder Instructor
Ready for Kindergarten
12.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Kindergarten and 5th grade Teacher
Kuna School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
Coaching Staff
Boise School District
11.2010 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Orange Julius
06.2002 - Current
Associate's degree - Arts and Science
Yakima Valley Community College
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University