Anna Stephenson
Sacramento,California
Summary
Caring enthusiastic teacher with a strong commitment to student development and the learning experience. Excellent background and proven success in helping children reach their full potential. Strong communication skills, interacts with professionalism with students, parents, and staff. Presents information in a creative and stimulating ways, and adaptive to the varied needs of students with additional capabilities in
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Provider
In Home Health Services
Sacramento, Ca
01.2014 - Current
- As a caregiver, I am a Representor and Advocate for the patient. I oversee and monitor/order medications, appointment scheduling, escorting to and from appointments, grocery/personal care, banking and other activities as needed.
Pre-K4 and K5 Head Teacher
Bryte Christian Academy
West Sacramento, Ca
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Successfully taught the English language to children of Russian culture, grades K-4 and K-5, using the Abeka Curriculum Program, while implementing child-centered extra-curricular activities to support the learning experience to enable the students to master academic skills presented throughout the curriculum. Utilizing solid organizational and time management skills, used on-line grading system- Gradelink to log in student scores, maintained a safe environment, record keeping, assessments, conducted parent-teacher conferences, observing and making recommendations on skills developmental progress. Collaborated with a team of special educators, support specialists to adjust the IEP for one of my students as their skills change. Provided assessment and observations for Alta Regional services, with continued student support in fostering independence in the classroom.
Intermediate-Pre-K Teacher
Sheldon Acres Child Development Center
Elk Grove, Ca
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Teaching language arts for Pre-K program, using Hand Writing Without Tears curriculum for reading and writing. Supervised and interacted with students; prepared and implemented individual monthly curriculum; responsible for managing thematic boards, maintained orderly, safe environment; practicing health and safety policies and guidelines; provide case management; conducted parent-teacher conferences, worked in a four-team-oriented environment, meeting classroom goals, using thematic learning techniques. Cross-trained for two-three-year-old class, provided support for Summer Swim lessons, provided by the school. Assisted director when needed.
Pre-K4 and K5 Head Teacher
Bryte Christian Academy
West Sacramento, Ca
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Successfully taught the English language to children of Russian culture, grades K-4 and K-5, using the Abeka Curriculum Program, while implementing child-centered extra-curricular activities to support the learning experience to enable the students to master academic skills presented throughout the curriculum. Utilizing solid organizational and time management skills, used on-line grading system- Gradelink to log in student scores, maintained a safe environment, record keeping, assessments, conducted parent-teacher conferences, observing and making recommendations on skills developmental progress.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Phoenix Preschool
Sacramento, Ca
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Care coordinator-distributing new student enrollment information to head teachers, supervised and interacted effectively with students; prepared and implemented lesson plans; provided case management and detailed record-keeping; conducted parent-teacher conferences on student progress; observed and made recommendations as needed, used classroom documentation for children with disabilities who qualified for Alta Regional Services.
Preschool Intermediates
Merryhill Preschool
Elk Grove, Ca
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Successfully developed and instructed child-centered, integrated, thematic unit curriculum, implemented strategies enabling students to master academic skills, utilized solid organizational and time management skills; maintaining a safe environment; record keeping, assessments, conducted parent-teacher conferences; observing and making recommendations on skills and developmental progress; collaborated with a team to develop fundraising opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
06-2027
Childhood Development
Sacramento State University
06-2020
AA Degree - Early Childhood Education
American River College
08-2019
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assistant
Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Center
Sacramento, California01-2011
Skills
- Curriculum
- Assessments
- Cooperative Learning
- Parent Relations
- Learning Centers
- Interactive Learning
- Classroom Management
- Whole Group Learning
Timeline
Pre-K4 and K5 Head Teacher
Bryte Christian Academy
01.2022 - 01.2026
Intermediate-Pre-K Teacher
Sheldon Acres Child Development Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Pre-K4 and K5 Head Teacher
Bryte Christian Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
Provider
In Home Health Services
01.2014 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Phoenix Preschool
01.2011 - 01.2014
Preschool Intermediates
Merryhill Preschool
01.2005 - 01.2008
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assistant
Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Center
AA Degree - Early Childhood Education
American River College
Childhood Development
Sacramento State University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University