Alexandra Graff
Philadelphia ,PA
Summary
Dynamic Pre-K Teacher at Green Lane Nursery School with a proven track record in enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and hands-on activities. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher communication and promoting social-emotional development, I effectively cultivated positive relationships and improved literacy skills, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students.
Vibrant and compassionate with natural ability to connect with young children, fostering love of learning and curiosity. Deep understanding of child development principles and adept at implementing creative, age-appropriate educational activities. Committed to creating nurturing and engaging environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Green Lane Nursery School
09.2024 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Student Teacher
Cook Wissahickon School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Elementary Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2024
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Decision-making
- Time management
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Green Lane Nursery School
09.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Cook Wissahickon School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor Of Education - Elementary Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
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