Alena Plagens
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Caring, outgoing, positive Assistant Preschool Teacher looking to tackle new responsibilities working with children. Confident at providing quality preschool education to children of all backgrounds and learning levels. Sound knowledge of child safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assiant Manager
Centennial Preshool
Circle Pines, MN
09.2016 - Current
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Protected children in-class, at recess with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Taught fine motor to class through organizing, leading craft and manipulative play activities.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Centennial Kids Club
Lino Lakes, MN
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance within Kids club( Before and after school program)
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Teacher Assistance
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Arts and Crafts
- Snack Preparation
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Early Childhood Development
- Special Education
- Special Needs Support
- Daily Schedule Creation
Timeline
Preschool Assiant Manager
Centennial Preshool
09.2016 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Centennial Kids Club
09.2012 - 06.2015
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hennepin Technical College
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