Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Teacher
New Richmond Christian Childcare
New Richmond, OH
08.2023 - Current
Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
Lead Teacher and Curriculum Manager
Mt. Washington United Methodist Church Children’s Education Center
Cincinnati, OH
06.2022 - 05.2023
Consulted with teachers after observing classroom time and offering assistance and tools
Taught ages 3 to 4 years old in a Montessori based program
Created material for use in classroom transitions including songs, games, stem based learning
Wrote personalized books for children who had behavior problems or failure to thrive to help them overcome issues
Together as a class wrote a book using sight words they had learned
Each student could read the book on their own.
Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
Lead Teacher and Curriculum Manager
The Growing Room
Consulted with teachers after observing classroom time and offering assistance and tools
Taught ages 2.5 – 5 years old in a Montessori based program
Created material for use in classroom transitions including songs
Wrote personalized books for children who had behavior problems or failure to thrive to help them overcome issues.
Patient Relations Specialist
Katkin & Associates
Consulted with patients of all ages regarding therapy options and insurance options
Maintained 6 therapists schedules and provided assistance and reminders to patients
Excelled in personal relations, creating a warm, welcoming, genuine atmosphere of caring.
Curriculum Manager
Kids First Academy
Cincinnati, Ohio
Observed classrooms of 18-20 students to identify curriculum needs to meet state standards
Assisted teachers in arranging schedules and classrooms for more efficient learning
Utilized skills in Montessori education to enable teachers to address individual student learning styles and improve student behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Cincinnati
Took Classes in Occupational Therapy
Cincinnati State University
Cincinnati
Skills
Event Coordinator for community events including advertising, budgeting, staff coordination, event planning, and implementation
Business Development skills used to market, create, and grow an extended care program for preschool students
Strong teaching and communication skills with exceptional interpersonal communication abilities I enjoy working with people of all ages, most of all the elderly and children
Lesson development to include music, science, and Spanish Language
Classroom Management
Activity Planning including utilizing hands on activities to teach science
Behavior Modeling
Special Education
Lesson Planning
Research and writing
Child Development
References
References provided upon request
Affiliations
Award winning photographer
Writer of three children's books
Writer of music, poetry and published articles in both magazine and newspaper
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
Award winning photographer
Award winning writer
Certification
Completely up to date on state required training through OCCRA
CPR Cerrtified
Writing Certificate in Journalism - University of Cincinnati
Trained Copy Editor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
New Richmond Christian Childcare
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher and Curriculum Manager
Mt. Washington United Methodist Church Children’s Education Center