Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kids R First Preschool Head Teacher
Trenton Public Schools
Trenton
09.2023 - Current
Planned daily lesson plans using Creative Curriculum aligned with NJ student learning standards.
Established positive relationships with parents to facilitate effective communication on student progress.
Organized parent conferences to discuss student development throughout the academic year.
Provided individualized instruction tailored to meet diverse student needs.
Documented children's daily progress using Teaching Strategies Gold for assessment purposes.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom engagement and instruction.
Fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students through interactive projects.
Maintained a safe, orderly learning environment conducive to student growth.
Clinical Practice I & II
Chesterfield Elementary School
Chesterfield
01.2022 - 12.2022
Collaborated with Amplify, Knowledge Language Arts, Eureka Math, and Teacher’s Curriculum Institute.
Planned lessons integrating Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies, and Science.
Aligned daily lessons with NJ Student Learning Standards.
Demonstrated a positive co-teaching environment alongside Clinical Educator.
Contributed to teacher development days and grade-level PLC meetings.
Utilized ClassDojo, Genesis, Google Slides, and Microsoft Office for effective communication.
Incorporated technology into lessons to boost student engagement.
Developed innovative lesson plans and activities to enhance student learning.
Pre-K Teacher
Lawrenceville Day School
Lawrence
06.2019 - 11.2021
Created daily lesson plans aligned with the Creative Curriculum.
Incorporated music, art, games, and puzzles into instructional activities.
Facilitated collaborative group play to enhance student interaction.
Supervised outdoor playtime while enforcing safety regulations.
Established strong relationships with parents through consistent communication on student progress.
Provided individualized attention to students during class as required.
Assisted in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children.
Conducted activities promoting physical, mental, and social development of preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education (P-3)
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (PSY, SOC)
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
Skills
Communication skills
Individualized instruction
Technology integration
Team collaboration
Child development
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Organizational skills
Time management
Curriculum design
Lesson planning
Certification
Certificate Eligibility with Preschool to Grade 3 (P-3)