Meris Piretti
Teacher
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. 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 over 10 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Dynamic and dedicated Educator committed to dynamic instruction and innovative learning resources to foster child development. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education with focus on cultivating safe and welcoming learning environment. Talented Lead Teacher brings expertise in administration, program management and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
Evanston, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- 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.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Enhanced 3-5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted and supervised 15-20 children through entire school day.
Lead Teacher
Kids' Work Chicago Child Care
Chicago, Illinois
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- 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.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Enhanced 3-5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Group Worker
Leaning Tower YMCA
Niles, IL
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
- Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Detailed factors such as weather, incidents and aid rendered in daily reports to management.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
Group Worker
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL 08.2017 - Current
CDA - Early Childhood Education
The Care Course School
01.2022 - Current
Skills
Lesson development
Classroom management
Childcare needs
School administration
Child development
Teacher training
Safety awareness
Team Building
Compliance understanding
Parent-teacher collaboration
Training and mentoring
Lesson Planning
Student-centered learning
Student records management
Curriculum Development
Social-Emotional Learning training
Student engagement
Staff collaboration
Meeting planning
Childcare experience
Interpersonal Communication
Efficient under pressure
Storytelling and crafts
Play skills readiness
Performing artist
Energetic caregiver
Parent Communication
Interactive lesson plans
Tact and sensitivity
Emotionally supportive
Child psychology knowledge
Adept at working with special needs children
Timeline
CDA - Early Childhood Education
The Care Course School
01.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
08.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
Kids' Work Chicago Child Care
02.2014 - 07.2020
Group Worker
Leaning Tower YMCA
03.2012 - 08.2013