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Annie Yardis

Riverside,CT

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to develop and lead programs, classrooms, and execute meaningful curriculums. Over 20 years of experience creating positive environments and effectively managing staff, volunteers, students, and families.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Greenwich Public Schools
2022.08 - 2023.06
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students of all learning needs
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives

Leadership Roles:

  • Safe School Climate Committee Member

Volunteer Director and Head Coach of Cheerleading

North Mianus Bulldogs
2017.08 - 2023.04
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
  • Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments
  • Developed and managed the Bulldogs Cheer Instagram account
  • Managed the Bulldogs TeamSnap App
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage
  • Planned and executed Fundraisers

Interim Director of Children and Family Ministry

Christ Church Greenwich
2021.08 - 2022.12
  • As chaplain of Christ Church Preschool, developed and implemented themed lessons for hands-on learning
  • Developed, executed, and budgeted for a new program,"messy church"
  • Collaborated with the board members, staff, and volunteers of Christ Church
  • Directed and marketed the Christmas Pageant
  • Planned and managed the Easter Events
  • Developed, staffed, and managed a new summer program
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs
  • Assisted with hiring a permanent Director and transitioned the new hire in the role

First Grade and Kindergarten Teacher

New Canaan Public Schools
2003.08 - 2019.06
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
  • Planned and implemented creative lessons for all subject areas in accordance with district, county, state, and federal guidelines
  • Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for my students each year
  • Preserved the confidentiality of student records and family information at all times
  • Determined student strengths and weaknesses through various assessments in all academic areas
  • Created an independent and interdependent classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
  • Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during academic discussions
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement and of growth

Leadership Roles:

  • World Language Committee Leader
  • NCEA Union Representative
  • Social Committee Chair
  • Team Mentor for Colleagues
  • Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers
  • Director for Kindergarten Winter and Spring performances
  • NCHS Senior Internship Program Host Teacher
  • Grade Level Team Leader
  • School Climate Commitee Leader

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University Of Bridgeport: Stamford Center
Stamford, CT
2009

Bachelor of Arts - Education and History

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH
2002

Skills

  • CT Professional Educator K-6 Teaching Certificate
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team leadership
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
  • Purposeful, differentiated, creative lesson planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Volunteer Positions

  • Church School Teacher at Christ Church Greenwich
  • SPDS Room Mom
  • SPDS Bulletin Board Chair
  • NMS Lead Room Mom
  • GPS Green Schools Co-Chair
  • OGRCC Soccer and Basketball Coach
  • Greenwich United Soccer Manager
  • Den Mom for Pack 23
  • Girl Scouts Treasurer for Troop 50681

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Greenwich Public Schools
2022.08 - 2023.06

Interim Director of Children and Family Ministry

Christ Church Greenwich
2021.08 - 2022.12

Volunteer Director and Head Coach of Cheerleading

North Mianus Bulldogs
2017.08 - 2023.04

First Grade and Kindergarten Teacher

New Canaan Public Schools
2003.08 - 2019.06

Master of Arts - Education

University Of Bridgeport: Stamford Center

Bachelor of Arts - Education and History

Ohio Wesleyan University
Annie Yardis