Adrienne Preston
Bylas,AZ
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide the highest level of education for each student. Lead Teacher who enjoys assisting children requiring extra support to complete tasks and learn new concepts. Lead Teacher who has worked with over 20 students in the last 19 years. Effectively combines real-life experience with 4 hours of student teaching to provide an engaging and interactive learning environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Haul Truck Trainee
San Carlos Training Institute
San Carlos, AZ
04.2017 - Current
- Fundamentals of Safety
- General Work Practices
- General Pit Safety
- Haul Truck Operations L1
- Water Truck Operations L1
- Haul Truck Operations L2
- Water Truck Operations L2
- Wheel Loader L1
Lead Teacher
San Carlos Head Start
San Carlos , AZ
08.2011 - 03.2017
- Planned and led activities to develop students’ physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Taught an average of 20 students per class.
- Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Supported 4 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 4 students.
- Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
- Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas, AZ1995
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ2003
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Schedule management
- Storytelling
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Special education
- Organized
Timeline
Haul Truck Trainee
San Carlos Training Institute
04.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
San Carlos Head Start
08.2011 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Fort Thomas
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development
Eastern Arizona College