Dynamic Pre-K Teacher with a proven track record at Lincoln County Schools, adept in early childhood education and fostering social-emotional learning. Recognized for enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum planning and effective parent-teacher communication, ensuring personalized support for diverse learners and promoting a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Lincoln County Schools
09.2020 - Current
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
Kindergarten Teacher , EC Teacher
Mountain Island Charter School
08.2010 - 09.2020
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
05-2010
Skills
Early childhood education
Patience and empathy
Music and movement
Curriculum planning
Health and safety
Parent-teacher communication
Progress reporting
Child supervision
Child development
Group and individual instruction
Social-emotional learning
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Certification
CPR/ First Aid Certified Training - Expires June 2026
DCDEE Background Check- Expires October 2025
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Lincoln County Schools
09.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher , EC Teacher
Mountain Island Charter School
08.2010 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Nazareth College
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