Althea Jante
Little Hands Inc
Hiawatha,KS
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated Lead Teacher with a proven track record in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication, fostering engaging learning environments and addressing childcare needs effectively.
Work History
Lead Teacher
12 Years 6 Months- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, ensuring individualized instruction strategies.
- Mentored and trained junior teachers, fostering professional development and best practices.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student learning experiences and address concerns.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encourages creativity, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and educational progress.
- Monitored student behavior, implementing effective discipline strategies when necessary.
- Organized and led age-appropriate activities that encouraged creativity and exploration.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in infant care and education.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Trained new staff members in the center''s policies, procedures, and best practices for infant care.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Childcare management
Activity planning
Childcare needs
Classroom management
Child development
Behavior modeling
Child development
Parent-teacher communication
Conflict resolution
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Little Hands Inc
02.2014 - CurrentRead More
Hiawatha High School
High School Diploma
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