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Ana Leitner

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.

Compassionate Preschool Teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with 9 years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Desert Christian School
Lancaster, CA
09.2016 - Current
  • Instructed students in academic, social, and emotional skills.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, drama.
  • Monitored playground safety during recess periods.
  • Assisted in organizing special events such as school assemblies or field days.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Collaborated with other staff members on curriculum development projects.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by displaying appropriate materials around the classroom.
  • Supervised a classroom of up to 20 children aged 4-5 years old.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions for struggling learners.
  • Organized field trips for educational purposes.
  • Established positive relationships with families and community members.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and evaluations.

Education

Early Child Development - Early Childhood Development

UCLA Extensions
1145 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
06-2017

Timeline

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Desert Christian School
09.2016 - Current

Early Child Development - Early Childhood Development

UCLA Extensions
Ana Leitner