Amanda Mendenhall
Ozark,MO
Summary
Friendly and energetic infant/toddler/preschool (3 and 4 year olds) teacher with 10 plus years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Love The Children Preschool
Ozark, MO
12.2021 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 2 to 3 years old.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kids Korner Preschool
Springfield , MO
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Infant Teacher
Goddard School
Springfield, MO
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Education
No Degree - Missions
Baptist Bible College And Graduate School of Theology
Springfield, MOHigh School Diploma -
Central High School
Springfield MO 05.1998
Skills
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Letter and Number Instruction
- Classroom Management Techniques
Additional Information
I am a homeschooling mom, who was a pre-K (3 and 4 year olds) teacher till I had my own kids. Spent 17 years at home, homeschooling my 4 kids. Returned to work and continued to homeschool my 2 younger kids. I am also the Nursery Director at my church. I over see our infant, toddler and 3s classrooms. Everything from staffing, shopping, cleaning, running meetings and everything inbetween.
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Love The Children Preschool
12.2021 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Kids Korner Preschool
08.2019 - 06.2021
Infant Teacher
Goddard School
10.2018 - 07.2019
No Degree - Missions
Baptist Bible College And Graduate School of Theology
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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