Aimee Freshour
Huntingdon,TN
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective. Experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Keeps classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Solid Rock Hebrew Academy
09.2021 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Stay At Home Parent
Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Coordinated appointments with medical professionals.
- Assisted with clients or patients with daily activities by helping with bathing, grooming, dressing and meal preparation.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Developed and implemented individual care plans tailored to needs of each client.
- Provided assistance with medication management.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
Early Childcare Assistant
Pillars Christian Learning Center
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
Lead House Parent
Down Home Ranch
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Monitored student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
- Developed, implemented and monitored residential policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents to promote positive living environment for students.
- Evaluated student progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback.
- Conducted weekly meetings with students to review goals, address issues and provide support.
- Facilitated smooth transition of new students into residential program.
- Mentored and coached students to foster positive relationships and encourage successful academic achievement.
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
- Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of students.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Supervised student employees and provided feedback on performance.
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of student leaders.
Private Nanny
Self
09.1996 - 06.2007
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Lord's Ladies Collage
Texas06.2007
Skills
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Behavior Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Support Parents
- Active Learning
- Behavior Control
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Child Safety and Security
- Structural Limits
- Plan Activities
- Strong Computer Skills
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curriculum Expertise
- Child Behavior Modification
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Activity Development
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Parental and Guardian Assistance
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
- Educational Strategies
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Develop Lesson Plans
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Provider Enrollment
Timeline
Teacher
Solid Rock Hebrew Academy
09.2021 - Current
Early Childcare Assistant
Pillars Christian Learning Center
02.2020 - 05.2021
Stay At Home Parent
Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
Lead House Parent
Down Home Ranch
01.2012 - 01.2013
Private Nanny
Self
09.1996 - 06.2007
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Lord's Ladies Collage
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