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Anne Chrans

Blair,NE

Summary

Knowledgeable and experienced lead teacher with superb communication skills, collaboration expertise, a strong leadership background, excellent program management abilities, and devotion to meeting the learning needs of each student. An analytical problem-solver who is successful in calmly approaching classroom, teacher, or student problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors, and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and developmentally appropriate practices in the early childhood field.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Full Day Lead Teacher

Blair Community Schools
Blair, NE
08.2025 - Current
  • Created a scope and sequence for the full and half-day teams to follow in regard to curriculum implementation for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Executed the Creative Curriculum, Kickstart to Literacy, and Second Step Curriculum daily in a full-day preschool classroom.
  • Restored the school's butterfly garden into both a Sensory Garden and a Certified Pollinator and Monarch Waystation Butterfly Garden, to use with students for curriculum and family engagement purposes.
  • Supervised classroom aides, by providing mentorship, daily tasks and small group lesson plans, a teaming matrix, and support in daily operations.
  • Evaluated and documented children's progress through GOLD assessments to tailor instructional approaches.
  • Coordinated special events and activities to enrich the preschool curriculum experience, including the school's first family night, which will take place in the school's Sensory and Butterfly Gardens
  • Collaborated with teachers during PLC meetings, planning weekly lessons and mapping out our 8-week studies in advance.
  • Led biweekly PLC meetings with the B-5 Team on Fridays.
  • Supervised and mentored Sarah Boseck, as her cooperating teacher during student teaching, as well as her mentor during her first year of teaching.
  • Created parent communication for Dr. Keeling to send out in his weekly messages.
  • Fielded teacher concerns and proposals to bring to Dr. Keeling on a monthly basis, as the lead full day teacher.
  • Created a building-wide schedule for teacher/para assignments, student support, arrival and dismissal procedures, and tracking teaming efforts to support meeting IEP service minutes.

Full Day Preschool Teacher

Blair Community Schools
Blair, NE
08.2025 - Current
  • Created a safe and loving environment for children to learn through play.
  • Planned and guided classroom activities to promote social skills, pre-literacy skills, and early mathematics skills among students.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment and support students who need Tier 2/3 interventions with specific behavior plans.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, potty training, and naps.
  • Documented students' daily activities and growth through the use of GOLD objectives.
  • Assisted with daily meal times by helping serve food, cleaning up after meals, adult modeling, and teaching proper table manners.
  • Introduced and practiced emotional regulation skills, with instruction in Second Step Lessons, Well Managed Schools Skills, and Pyramid Skills.
  • Taught students pre-literacy skills through the use of Kickstart to Literacy and Handwriting Without Tears.
  • Promoted child-led investigations and learning through play by using engaging lessons through the Creative Curriculum.
  • Collaborated with parents to address children's needs and enhance learning experiences through home visits, weekly classroom updates, access to Google Drive photos, and daily communication through the Bloomz app.
  • Set up an inviting and diverse learning environment while adhering to and complying with ECERS.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress via Bloomz, emails, and phone calls.

Kindergarten Teacher

Blair Community Schools
Blair, NE
08.2005 - 08.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Facilitated daily activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and needs.
  • Integrated ipads, smartboards, and chromebooks to enhance interactive learning experiences.
  • Organized weekly materials and resources for hands-on educational activities and projects.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, such as LETRS training, to improve teaching practices in early literacy skills.
  • Extended education through UNO Early Literacy Course offerings during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Observed student behavior, and provided feedback to encourage student growth and meet IEP goals.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
  • Facilitated bi-yearly parent teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and ESU 3 staff on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies during monthly PLC meetings.
  • Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
  • Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance on a quarterly basis.
  • Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.

Climate and Culture Committee Member

Blair Community Schools
Blair, NE
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Participated in biweekly planning sessions to shape committee objectives and to plan school-wide events.
  • Advocated for a positive school culture and climate during discussions and meetings with other school employees.
  • Assisted in developing outreach strategies to increase teacher engagement and participation through building-wide cultural activities.
  • Provided input on policy decisions related to program implementation, budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Organized events such as team-building sessions during in-services, teacher attendance to support extra-curricular activities for students, family game nights, and photo opportunities during open houses.
  • Maintained records of all discussions held during meetings, including minutes, agendas, handouts.
  • Gathered information from outside sources related to potential projects under consideration by the committee.
  • Reviewed teacher comments on proposed projects, and provided feedback to committee members.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to committee assignments.

Kindergarten PLC Leader

Blair Community Schools
Blair, Nebraska
08.2010 - 05.2025
  • Mentored junior staff to enhance skills and improve team performance.
  • Established operational standards to ensure compliance with newly adopted curriculum and updated NE state standards.
  • Facilitated weekly and monthly PLC meetings to align subject area goals with grade level objectives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize resource allocation in the kindergarten classrooms, such as when applying for grants, like CF Industries.
  • Championed process improvements to streamline teacher workflows across kindergarten classrooms in the same buildings.
  • Coached and mentored individual kindergarten teachers on professional development goals.
  • Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
  • Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements with coworkers
  • Resolved conflicts between coworkers in a timely manner.
  • Conducted regular meetings with fellow kindergarten teachers to discuss student progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
  • Facilitated collaboration between grade levels to ensure successful student transitions from preschool and also into first grade.
  • Analyzed student data to make decisions related to curriculum implementation, adoption, and modification. .
  • Organized events for staff engagement activities such as team building exercises.
  • Complied with school policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Monitored team teachers' productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.

Chaos Softball Head Coach

Blair Chaos Softball
Blair, NE
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Developed training programs for athletes to enhance skills and teamwork.
  • Created a scope and sequence of skills to be taught to each age group from 8u through 16u.
  • Organized practice schedules to maximize player development and strategic focus.
  • Coordinated with parents and staff for event logistics and player communication.
  • Led game strategy sessions to prepare players for competitive matchups.
  • Mentored assistant coaches to improve coaching techniques and team dynamics.
  • Evaluated player performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
  • Fostered a positive team culture focused on respect, discipline, and sportsmanship.
  • Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
  • Collaborated with peer and parent liaisons to achieve program growth while managing coaching development.
  • Evaluated current rules and regulations of the sport in order to develop teaching strategies that comply with them.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
  • Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
  • Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
  • Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
  • Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
  • Organized and ran yearly player evaluations to form teams based on ages and skill levels
  • Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Concordia University
Seward, NE
05-2009

Endorsement in Early Childhood -

Concordia University
Seward, NE
05-2009

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Wayne State College
Wayne
05-2012

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Concordia University
Seward
05-2016

+9 Credit Hours - Early Childhood Education

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Skills

  • Extensive training (MA 45) in early childhood education
  • 17 years of early childhood classroom experience, including kindergarten and preschool
  • 14 years in a leadership role as the kindergarten PLC leader and preschool full-day lead teacher
  • Expert communicator, teaming with parents through weekly updates, personal communications, and regular conferences
  • Adept decision-making skills used to determine efficiency and proficiency in grade-level curriculum decisions
  • Budgeting experience in maximizing classroom budget efficiency by utilizing multiple product sources and submitting yearly kindergarten grade-level budgets and orders
  • Utilizing interpersonal skills, such as collaboration, conflict resolution and empathy to solve daily problems and make decisions in relation to team members' needs

Accomplishments

  • Created and currently maintain the South Butterfly and Sensory Gardens, that have been awarded the Nebraska Pollinator Habitat and Certified Monarch Waystation Recognizations

Timeline

Preschool Full Day Lead Teacher

Blair Community Schools
08.2025 - Current

Full Day Preschool Teacher

Blair Community Schools
08.2025 - Current

Climate and Culture Committee Member

Blair Community Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025

Chaos Softball Head Coach

Blair Chaos Softball
01.2020 - 07.2022

Kindergarten PLC Leader

Blair Community Schools
08.2010 - 05.2025

Kindergarten Teacher

Blair Community Schools
08.2005 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Education

Concordia University

Endorsement in Early Childhood -

Concordia University

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Wayne State College

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Concordia University

+9 Credit Hours - Early Childhood Education

Teaching Channel With Learners Edge

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