Proactive Preschool Director with expertise in early childhood curriculum development. Excellent interpersonal skills and well-liked by teachers, students and parents. Proven to organize a nurturing and effective educational environment. Motivated Director with 26 years of teaching experience. Dedicated to child development. I strive to be a living example of Christ's love, to teach as He teaches and to love as He loves.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2022 - Current
Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Preschool Director & Lead Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - 06.2022
Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
Accomplished grant writer obtaining over $150,000 for our Preschool Program.
Attended all school functions and business expos to promote student growth in our program.
Colorado Shines Level 3.
Certified Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 ages 3-6.
Assessment Coordinator for Preschool trained in Brigance and Teaching Strategies Gold.
Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to parents.
Provided STEM and STREAM lessons.
Trained in Classical Curriculum, OWL Curriculum, Creative Curriculum, 26 Letters to Heaven and Writing Without Tears.
Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies to maximize student learning.
Assistant Preschool Director & Lead Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2016 - 05.2020
Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
Kindergarten/ 1st Grade Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2015 - 05.2016
Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Instructed children between ages 5 and 7 on mathematical basics.
Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social, and personal skills.
Preschool Teacher
Holy Apostles Catholic Preschool
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2011 - 05.2014
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Created lesson plans that included process art.
Assisted in NAEYC accreditation and maintain portfolios for NAEYC.
Implemented Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum and play based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
Early Childhood Directors Qualifications - Early Childhood Education
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Masters of Natural Science in Education
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And K-6 Education
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
08.1992 - 12.2000
Skills
Elementary education
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Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
08.2022 - Current
Preschool Director & Lead Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Directors Qualifications - Early Childhood Education
Pikes Peak Community College
06.2017 - 12.2019
Assistant Preschool Director & Lead Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
08.2016 - 05.2020
Kindergarten/ 1st Grade Teacher
Corpus Christi Catholic School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Preschool Teacher
Holy Apostles Catholic Preschool
09.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Masters of Natural Science in Education
Colorado College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And K-6 Education
Fort Lewis College
08.1992 - 12.2000
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