Farah Toussaint
Preschool Teacher
Hatfield,PA
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am an organized teacher with distinguished understanding of students and preschools classrooms. Successful at working with any size classes to realize comprehensive growth. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success. High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Friendly and energetic preschool teacher with six years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Willow Grove, PA
12.2020 - Current
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Planned and prepared activities for preschool students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Pre-school teacher/Assistant Director
Les Petits Cherubs
Philadelphia, PA
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Managing classroom guidelines.
- Following daily curriculums.
- Taking Pay roll.
- Closing the building making sure everything is closed properly.
- Answering questions from parents.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Childcare Provider/ Assistant Teacher
Creative Kids Educational Center Inc
Norristown, PA
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Cared for children ages two to three in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Childcare Provider / Assistant Teacher
KinderCare
Lansdale Lansdale, PA
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Follow and implement daily curriculum into each classroom.
- Record and log daily rosters of children.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Cared for children ages infant to school-age in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery Community College
Blue Bell, PA 08.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Chestnut Hill College
Germantown, PA 08.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Basic clerical knowledge
Team Building
Childcare needs
Classroom management
Professional caregiver
Lesson Planning
Student counseling
Early Childhood Education
Child development
Timeline
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
09.2021 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
12.2020 - Current
Pre-school teacher/Assistant Director
Les Petits Cherubs
05.2019 - 08.2020
Childcare Provider/ Assistant Teacher
Creative Kids Educational Center Inc
10.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Chestnut Hill College
08.2016 - 07.2019
Childcare Provider / Assistant Teacher
KinderCare
03.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Montgomery Community College
08.2013 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School