Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P
Curriculum, working with Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement
Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
09.2022 - 09.2023
Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom
Observe children's interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession
At The Goddard School, our teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes
Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
02.2022 - 08.2022
Develop and implement a curriculum that meets the developmental needs of each child and aligns with educational standards
Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and positive social interactions
Plan and organize daily activities, including storytime, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor play, to foster a love of learning
Assess individual children’s development and progress, maintaining accurate records and communicating regularly with parents and caregivers
Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration
Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, adhering to health and safety protocols
Collaborate with team members to share ideas, resources, and best practices in early childhood education
Participate in ongoing professional development and training to remain current with early childhood education techniques and standards
Education Coordinator
Early Explorers Academy
09.2020 - 02.2022
Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
Helps and supervises children during all activities and counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
Helps children with meal times and clean-up
Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
Sales Associate
The Walking Company
11.2017 - 01.2020
Responsible for receiving, unpacking, processing, organizing, storing, packaging, and labeling merchandise
Complete any paperwork as instructed, in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, ensuring all filing is kept up-to-date and in good order
Operating the cash register and handling transactions with customers
Assist in other areas of the store; clean-up, shelf-stocking, keeping merchandise displayed in an orderly manner
Assistant Coordinator
Kids International
03.2019 - 10.2019
Assist with daily plans and activities
Support the teacher and providing resources, knowledge and support
Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis
Plan, schedule, and implement field trips
Lead Teacher
Faith Academy
11.2016 - 01.2017
Provides a balance between quiet and active learning activities
Plan a wide variety of creative faith-based activities
Paves the way for a smooth transition to kindergarten
Assistant Preschool Coordinator
St. Thomas Holy Spirit Learning Center
11.2015 - 08.2016
Plan activities according to curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice
Report progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports
Assistant Teacher
St. Thomas Holy Spirit Learning Center
11.2015 - 08.2016
Assist with the implementation of daily plans and activities
Assist in supervising children and participate with children in activities
Maintain program site and equipment
Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis
Site Director
South County Family YMCA
07.2014 - 11.2015
Plan, schedule, and implement structured, high-quality programming that aligns with school day learning
Translate EEC state regulations into daily practices and program policies
Ensure the use of positive behavior guidance among program staff members
Lead enrollment, recruitment, and retention of students & families
Preschool Assistant Teacher 1
South County Family YMCA
07.2014 - 11.2015
Understands the concepts of mutual respect, caring, honesty, responsibility, and faith in positive communications and interaction with children, parents and staff
Guides and assists in development of program content and special events
Ensures the program process meets the 'Hands On, Minds On' approach to learning
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education -
Harris Stowe State University
St Louis, MO
Certification
Adult and pediatric CPR and AED
Adult and pediatric First Aid
Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction