Alicia Schuurman
Manchester
Summary
I am a team player looking to find a long term school that myself and my children can call home away from home, I have been in the field since I was 16 starting as an assistant. I have worked hard and taken classes in pieces over time to work towards furthering my education and skills. Experienced with creating nurturing educational environments for toddlers. Utilizes techniques to foster cognitive and social development through structured play and learning activities. Track record of maintaining safe, engaging classroom while effectively collaborating with team members.
Driven toddler teacher with history of fostering nurturing and educational environments for toddlers. Proven expertise in curriculum development and classroom management, creating effective learning experiences. Demonstrated ability to enhance child development through creative play and structured activities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Sprouts
Concord, Ma
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that promote cognitive and social development in toddlers.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and emotional growth among students.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent communication regarding children's progress and developmental milestones.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management techniques and effective teaching strategies for toddlers.
- I am the leader of the Sunshine Squad which is a team moral building program
- Enhanced curriculum by integrating play-based learning activities that align with early childhood education standards.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adapted teaching methods accordingly to meet diverse needs.
Private Tutor
01.2006 - Current
- During the school year, tutored two elementary school students in mathematics; also assist with any other homework in reading, English, and social studies.
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Trainer, teacher, food prep, parent communication, curriculum planning, classroom maintenance, event planning team, as a teacher I cover many bases. Decorating and planning in my classroom, making plans with other team members to plan, decorate, and execute parties for the families, creating new fresh curriculum and projects for my class. I’m also responsible for cleaning, preparing and serving food for the kids, and maintaining strong relationships with the parents.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning goals and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development in preschool children.
Cast Member, Seasonal Lead, and Trainer
Disney Store
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Guest servicing, working a cash register, inventory, shipment, setting the “stage” with new display and product, event knowledge and execution, product and brand knowledge. I also worked to help train new cast members on how to interact with guests, follow our policies, and maintain the magic! Working with the disney company is a very busy and involved job requiring you to know and learn movies, shows, guests, make genuine connections and keep a sense of magic alive and exciting for the guests and families! I also spent holiday season as a seasonal lead working to help inspire my team and push through the extra crazy busy rush from September to January.
Lead
Gymboree
02.2019 - 05.2019
- I was a lead helping to close the store. Help with scheduling, money handling, closing registers and store, deposits, change orders, corporate communication for next steps, shipment, inventory, stock, leading a team, etc.
Hostess, waitress, busser and trainer
Rainforest Café
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Handle money, guest services, phones, reservations, tips, assistance in retail store, and assembling of birthday packages.
Education
Community College - Early Childhood Education - Infant-Preschool Certificate attained
Middlesex Community College
06-2011
High School - undefined
Wilmington High School
06-2008
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH06-2029
Skills
- Child-centered approach
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Observation and assessment
- Age-appropriate activities
- Outdoor play supervision
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum planning
- Motor skills development
- Lesson implementation
- Potty training assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Curriculum development
- Strong work ethic
Awards and Acknowledgements
Honor Roll, First Place in Election Year Speech Competition (Fall 2005), Publication of poetry in Yearly Completion (Fall 2002 – 2009), Certified Trainer at Lucci’s Supermarket (Spring 2006), Certified Trainer at Rainforest Café (Fall 2008), Event and Entertainment Certificated with Disney Store, 10+ Volunteer Hour Award with Walt Disney Company
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Sprouts
02.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
11.2021 - 01.2023
Lead
Gymboree
02.2019 - 05.2019
Cast Member, Seasonal Lead, and Trainer
Disney Store
09.2017 - 07.2021
Hostess, waitress, busser and trainer
Rainforest Café
06.2008 - 05.2010
Private Tutor
01.2006 - Current
High School - undefined
Wilmington High School
Community College - Early Childhood Education - Infant-Preschool Certificate attained
Middlesex Community College
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College