Hi, I’m
Rachel Lynch
Early Childhood Educator
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 11 years of working experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Considered to be hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills and a eagerness to learn and adapt in new environment. Ready to learn and help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
3
Languages
Work History
Les Petits CherubsNew Philadelphia, PA
Lead Pre-K Teacher
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
EtonHouse Qingjianhu International Preschool Suzhou, China
Kindergarten Teacher
07.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Instructed children between ages 2 and 6 on mathematical basics.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Ai Le International PreschoolHangzhou, China
ESL Language Teacher
08.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Developed English Language teaching aids, instructional software, multimedia visual aids and study materials.
- Worked with average of 16 students per class.
Brock's Riverside GrillFredericksburg, VA
Server
05.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Mixed both standard and specialized drink orders using liquor, bitters, sugars and fruits.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and notified kitchen prior to arrival of large groups.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
University Of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA
Tutor
02.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests and college entrance exams.
- Drilled students on subject matter and used flashcards and writing techniques to improve recall.
Great Wolf LodgeWilliamsburg, VA
Retail Sales Associate
12.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Spoke to customers in native language to increase loyalty and establish relationships.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Opened and closed store independently and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
Education
Grafton High SchoolYorktown, VA
High School Diploma
06.2014 - 06.2014
University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts from International Affairs
08.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
Records management
Classroom/Routine management
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Organizational Skills
Communication skills
Certification
Tefl Certificate
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Les Petits Cherubs
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
EtonHouse Qingjianhu International Preschool
07.2019 - 06.2021
ESL Language Teacher
Ai Le International Preschool
08.2018 - 07.2019
Tefl Certificate
08-2018
Server
Brock's Riverside Grill
05.2016 - 06.2018
Tutor
University Of Mary Washington
02.2015 - 06.2016
Retail Sales Associate
Great Wolf Lodge
12.2014 - 02.2016
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts from International Affairs
08.2014 - 06.2018
Grafton High School
High School Diploma
06.2014 - 06.2014