Josie Thomas
John Day
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience, including roles as Assistant Teacher at Sonshine Preschool and Director at The Growing Tree Daycare. Expert in curriculum planning and child development, fostering strong parent communication and innovative learning environments. Achieved consistent improvement in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Sonshine Preschool
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Daycare Owner/Operator
The Growing Tree Daycare
10.2017 - Current
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Preschool Teacher
Tot Lot Preschool
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2027
Skills
- Activity coordination
- Infant and toddler care
- Financial oversight
- Curriculum planning
- Special needs care
- Parent communication
- Child development expertise
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR certified
- Creative lesson planning
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Sonshine Preschool
01.2025 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
The Growing Tree Daycare
10.2017 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Tot Lot Preschool
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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