Abbey Lafontaine

Lead Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers

06.2000 - 01.2003

Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.