Adrienne Sandiford
Manchester,CT
Summary
Accomplished Lead Preschool Teacher at Women's League Child Development Center, adept in curriculum development and parent-teacher communication. Excelled in fostering literacy and social skills, ensuring adherence to NAEYC standards. Proven track record in enhancing classroom management and child development through innovative teaching strategies and effective team leadership. Proactive and caring worker with 16 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Women's League Child Development Center
10.2019 - Current
- Oversees and assures appropriate operations of the assigned classroom. Leads and coaches assistant teacher(s) by supporting curriculum development, classroom community/management and building partnerships with families. Assures that all Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and National for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) requirements are implemented in the classroom. This position provides welcoming customer service to all children, parents, guests and fellow employees.
- Establish positive and productive relationships with children, co-workers and families. View family- teacher relationship as a partnership, focusing on each child’s strengths and abilities with common goals. Work in partnership with families, establishing an ongoing positive means of communication, respecting boundaries and maintaining confidentiality even in complex situations.
- Maintain a Commitment of Professionalism. Attend staff meetings, family meetings/events and other mandatory in-services during and after regular center hours. Follow NAEYC code of ethics. Supervise assistant teacher(s), teacher aides, and substitutes. Develop an annual individualized professional development plan with supervisor and use it to guide and improve practice and professional development.
- Ensure assessment of children’s progress. Supervise the compiling of child observations and maintain portfolios that include work samples. Implement CT DOTS (Documentation & Observation for Teaching Systems). Communicate with parents during family conferences. Set goals with consultants to best meet needs of children with IEP’s, IFSP’s or other supports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Goodwin College
East Hartford 06.2021
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Literacy development
- Curriculum Development
- Background in education
- Classroom Management
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Curriculum Implementation
Certification
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION NAME: Adrienne Sandiford
REGISTRY ID: 100006003DATE ISSUED: 07/17/2019 Level A (Associate Degree) Endorsement: Level B (Bachelor's Degree) Preschool Early Childhood Teacher Credential valid for State-funded Early Childhood Programs
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Women's League Child Development Center
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Goodwin College
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION NAME: Adrienne Sandiford
REGISTRY ID: 100006003DATE ISSUED: 07/17/2019 Level A (Associate Degree) Endorsement: Level B (Bachelor's Degree) Preschool Early Childhood Teacher Credential valid for State-funded Early Childhood Programs
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