Alyson S. Behney
Teacher
Harrisburg,Pa
Summary
Experienced educator dedicated to contributing to a dynamic and quality-focused educational institution. Committed to fostering student development and enhancing educational experiences through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management techniques. Passionate about creating an engaging learning environment that promotes academic growth and instills a lifelong love for learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Pre K Counts Teacher
Hansel and Gretel Schools
03.2015 - Current
- Age Appropriate Curriculum Planning using Teaching Strategies, setting daily goals, and reflection statement each week
- Completing 3 Preschool Early Learning Indicators Assessments per student each school year
- Completing and Finalizing Gold Observations each Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Completing Progress Reports each Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Written and Verbal Communications with Families
- Positive Interactions with Teachers, Children, Center Staff, and Families
- Updating and Maintaining Children’s Portfolios
- Integrating Technology into Lessons and Activities
- Daily Classroom Maintenance
Director/Group Supervisor
Garden of Learning Child Development Center
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Maintain all DPW regulations and Stars Standards
- Implement and enforce company policies and procedures
- Menu Planning
- Maintain and report records for CCIS, CACFP, Stars, and DPW
- Create a center wide curriculum based on Pa’s ELS
- Create documents to attain Star 2 standards such as Parent Resources, Lesson Plan templates, Organizational Structure charts with job responsibilities, develop plans for sharing CQI goals with staff, Staff handbook with company policies and procedures, Parent Handbooks, Getting to Know you forms, and forms for Health and Safety checklists with plans for improvements
- Attend trainings and schedule staff trainings
- Update and keep PDRs current for myself and all staff members
- Cover classrooms when needed
- Create Lesson Plans for classrooms
- Prepare meals when needed
- Transport children to and from school and field trips
- Work with DPW certification representative to remain compliant with DPW regulations
- Attend meetings with parents, teachers, company representatives, Stars specialists and Technical Assistants
- Record and Deposit tuition fees
- Provide tours and tuition fee information to potential clients
- Create brochures and other marketing materials to increase enrollment
- Create developmental checklists and progress report forms for each age group
- Enter all family and children information into Child Care Manager software to keep track of physical/immunization records and due dates, emergency contact information, payment and receipt information
- Enter accounts receivables and accounts payable information into Child Care Manager Software to keep track of budget
- Enter staff information into Child Care Manager Software to keep track of payroll, attendance, benefit hours accrued and used, trainings, and emergency contact information
- Update Emergency Contact and Agreement Forms with families every 6 months
- Positive communication with staff, children, and families both in written format and verbally
- Perform any additional functions that is requested by owner, DPW, or Stars representatives or as needs arise
Group Supervisor/Toddler Teacher/Preschool Teacher
Hansel and Gretel Schools
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Age Appropriate Curriculum Planning
- Written and Verbal Communications with Families
- Positive Interactions with Teachers, Children, Center Staff, and Families
- Work Sampling, Observations, and Updating and Maintaining Children’s Portfolios
- Daily Classroom Maintenance
Group Supervisor/ Preschool Teacher/ Toddler Teacher
All About Kids Early Learning Center
10.2004 - 11.2009
- Age Appropriate Curriculum Planning
- Daily Classroom Maintenance
- Positive Interactions with Teachers, Children, and Families
- Written and Verbal Communications with Families
Education
Teaching Certification Pathway
Wilson College
Chambersburg, Pa 01.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor’s - Organizational Management with a concentration in Child Studies
Ashford University
Clinton, IAAssociates Degree - Specialized Business/Child Care Specialist
Keystone Technical Institute
Harrisburg, PaCertificate - Child Care Services
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center
Lebanon, Pahigh school diploma - undefined
Annville-Cleona High School
Annville, PaSkills
Student engagement
Work Availability
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Timeline
Teaching Certification Pathway
Wilson College
01.2023 - 05.2025
Lead Pre K Counts Teacher
Hansel and Gretel Schools
03.2015 - Current
Director/Group Supervisor
Garden of Learning Child Development Center
07.2013 - 03.2015
Group Supervisor/Toddler Teacher/Preschool Teacher
Hansel and Gretel Schools
03.2011 - 06.2013
Group Supervisor/ Preschool Teacher/ Toddler Teacher
All About Kids Early Learning Center
10.2004 - 11.2009
Bachelor’s - Organizational Management with a concentration in Child Studies
Ashford University
Associates Degree - Specialized Business/Child Care Specialist
Keystone Technical Institute
Certificate - Child Care Services
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center
high school diploma - undefined
Annville-Cleona High School
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