Kind Kindergarten Teacher with ten years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth. Emphasis on people skills with parents, co-workers, and children.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Just Children Bishop's Gate
Mount Laurel, NJ
09.2021 - Current
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Toddler Teacher
Early Childhood Educators Of Pennsylvania
Bristol, PA
01.2021 - 08.2021
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Daycare Director
Just Children Greentree
Mount Laurel, NJ
09.2019 - 01.2021
Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Infant Head Teacher
Just Children Cambridge Crossing
Mount Laurel, NJ
10.2016 - 12.2017
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Toddler Teacher
Just Children Bishop's Gate
Mount Laurel, NJ
08.2012 - 10.2016
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Cashier
Luigi's Pizza Fresca
Marlton, NJ
08.2010 - 08.2012
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.