Alison Van Alstyne
Bridgewater,VT
Summary
Dedicated Associate Teacher with experience in creating inclusive classroom environments for diverse learners. Monitors student progress and provides constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to promoting respectful communication and fostering positive relationships among students, parents, and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher
Fitkids Childcare
Lebanon NH
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Organized educational activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Maintained classroom organization and ensured adherence to safety regulations and policies.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom behavior by implementing effective discipline strategies, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learners'' needs and abilities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about their child''s progress, addressing concerns proactively and working together towards shared goals for student success.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teachers Assistant
Immersion Montessori School
Lebanon NH
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported classroom management by organizing materials and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities to foster curiosity and enhance learning experiences.
- Facilitated communication between parents and teachers regarding student development and needs.
- Organized educational resources to streamline classroom operations and improve efficiency.
- Supervised small groups during lessons, promoting teamwork and peer interaction among students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
Childcare Assistant Intern
The Mill School
Woodstock, VT
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Education
Early Childhood Education Certificate -
Community College of Vermont
Wilder, VTHigh School Diploma -
Woodstock Union Highschool
Woodstock, VT06-2021
Skills
- Behavioral assessments
- Classroom management
- Cleaning procedures
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Oral communication
- Activity planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity management
- Sanitizing procedures
- Group instruction
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Small group instruction
- Student motivation
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Fitkids Childcare
02.2025 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Immersion Montessori School
07.2024 - 12.2024
Childcare Assistant Intern
The Mill School
10.2023 - 04.2024
Early Childhood Education Certificate -
Community College of Vermont
High School Diploma -
Woodstock Union Highschool