Angel McKinney
Seattle ,WA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a child-centered approach, experienced at KidsCentre Inc. Proven ability to foster emotional well-being and implement adaptive teaching strategies. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and classroom organization, enhancing student engagement and development. Committed to creating a nurturing environment that supports diverse learning needs and promotes positive interactions.
Experienced with creating nurturing educational environments for toddlers. Utilizes techniques to foster cognitive and social development through structured play and learning activities. Track record of maintaining safe, engaging classroom while effectively collaborating with team members.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
KidsCentre Inc
Seattle, WA
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support toddler development and emotional well-being.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum activities to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective daily lesson execution.
- Monitored children's behavior, promoting positive interactions and conflict resolution strategies.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
Tiny Tots Development Center
Seattle, WA
10.2015 - 08.2026
- Assisted in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Supported daily activities, fostering social and emotional development among students.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address concerns.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and developmental milestones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle Community Collage
Seattle08-2020
1 Year ECE Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA12-2011
Skills
- Child-centered approach
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Observation and assessment
- Age-appropriate activities
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Special needs support
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic
- Loves children
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Health and safety
- Parental communication
Timeline
Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
Tiny Tots Development Center
10.2015 - 08.2026
Lead Toddler Teacher
KidsCentre Inc
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle Community Collage
1 Year ECE Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Renton Technical College