STEPHANIE BRUCE
Fountain Inn,SC
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 20 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teaching Aide
Fountain Inn First Baptist Church Preschool
Fountain Inn, S.C. , SC
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Organized snack time
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
Laurens, S.C. , SC
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. Looped with first grade class to second grade from strong family bonds built by me.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Instructed all students individually and in groups in reading and math subjects areas.
First Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
Laurens, S.C.
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Instructed all students individually and in groups in reading and math subjects.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A} - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2000
Master of Arts of Teaching - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2001
Skills
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
Certification
South Carolina Teaching
Certificate - Certificate number
207669
Hobbies
My hobbies include spending time with my own two teenage kiddos! I also enjoy hot yoga, gardening, reading, and making my own organic cleaning products.
Timeline
Preschool Teaching Aide
Fountain Inn First Baptist Church Preschool
02.2022 - 04.2022
First and Second Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
08.2018 - 01.2021
First Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
08.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A} - English
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Master of Arts of Teaching - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
South Carolina Teaching
Certificate - Certificate number
207669
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