Angela McElmurry
Bonners Ferry,ID
Summary
Dynamic Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at the Learning Center. I foster creativity and critical thinking through role play, story telling, and an engaging learning environment.
Passionate about early childhood education and student success.
Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners' needs and abilities.
Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families.
Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Self-employed
04.2014 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Developed individualized learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment promoting social skills and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address developmental concerns.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Teddy Bear Preschool
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students and parents to enhance communication and support.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Kootenai Valley Christian School
08.2001 - 02.2010
- Organized hands-on activities that enhanced cognitive skills and encouraged teamwork among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly to adapt teaching strategies for improved learning outcomes.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
ACSI, Flathead Valley Community College, Northern Montana U
Portland, OR, Kalispell, MT, Havre, MTSkills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
- Social skills
- Early reading
- Creative teaching strategies
- Educational games
- Health and safety
- Music and movement
- Disciplinary techniques
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Student engagement and development
- Creative thinking
- Lesson planning and preparation
Timeline
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Self-employed
04.2014 - Current
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Teddy Bear Preschool
09.2011 - 04.2014
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Kootenai Valley Christian School
08.2001 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
ACSI, Flathead Valley Community College, Northern Montana U