Angie Baker
Jamestown,OH
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Memorial Preschool
09.2021 - Current
- Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Implemented individualized instruction plans tailored to each student''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Assistant Teacher
Memorial Preschool
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Eligibility Referral Specialist II
Fayette County Job & Family Services
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Maintain an active caseload, determining eligibility for all SNAP, OWF and Medicaid programs
- Process and manage SNAP, OWF, Medicaid cases daily
- Interview and evaluate all income and expenses to determining eligibility based on the program requirements within the federal and state guidelines
- Work daily in Ohio Benefits system, CRISE, SETS, MITS and EDMS (document imaging system), and other various websites used to verify client information
- Excellent time management skills to ensure cases and changes are processed in a timely manner per federal and state requirements
- As well as strong communication skills when communicating with clients and other county/state employees
- Recognized by the state for exceptional accuracy in case processing and customer service skills.
Store Manager
Maurices
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Leading and inspiring a team focused on customer obsession, and driving and achieving results
- Leading talent selection, Associate Development and Retention
- Managing the business through visual presentation, and sound operational practices
- Generating sales and profits, and managing expenses
- Driving new ideas, sharing information with others, and creating solutions to problems.
Store Manager/General Manager
Gymboree
08.2005 - 09.2012
- Responsible for leading a successful store team
- Recruiting and developing top retail talent
- Driving financial results
- Communicating with team in a clear, compelling concise manner
- Identifies and retains a diverse and talented team
- Displays sense of urgency
- Anticipates challenges; takes initiative
- Strives to meet or exceed goals; makes measurable milestones to achieve goals
- Removes obstacles; solution focused.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greeneview High School
Jamestown, OH08.1997
Skills
- Creative Lesson Delivery
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Obtained required certifications, annually through The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association to maintain teaching eligibility.
- Member of the Jamestown Youth Football and Cheer Board.
- Member of Greeneview Elementary PTO.
- Coached a local Youth Cheer team with 22 children.
Certification
04/2019, Received State of Ohio Department of Education 1 Year Educational Aide Permit.
Tel
937-657-4585
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Memorial Preschool
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Memorial Preschool
09.2019 - 09.2021
Eligibility Referral Specialist II
Fayette County Job & Family Services
09.2016 - 04.2019
Store Manager
Maurices
09.2012 - 08.2016
Store Manager/General Manager
Gymboree
08.2005 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Greeneview High School