AnnMarie Welty Barre
Winsted,CT
Summary
Passionate early childhood educator seeking new avenues for personal and professional development. Dedicated to nurturing children and supporting families while fostering a love for learning. Committed to creating inclusive, safe, and stimulating environments that encourage exploration and play. Proficient in understanding and implementing developmentally-appropriate milestones. Accomplished Lead Teacher with a robust leadership background, adept at program management and tailored instruction. Highly organized in lesson planning to cater to diverse learning styles and maintain student engagement. A proactive problem-solver experienced in addressing classroom and individual student needs with calm and effective interventions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Torrington, CT
03.2023 - Current
- Providing emotional support and guidance to children in need of extra care
- Scheduling activities for children that promote physical development, self-esteem, and social skills in a fun and educational way
- Observing children to identify signs of illness or stress, as well as providing basic first aid as needed
- Developing curricula and creating learning materials
- Assessing emotional and social development
- Organizing activities
- Reporting to parents
- Preparing lessons that meet educational requirements in an age-appropriate manner
- Managing a busy classroom environment
- Providing the structure and discipline required for successful learning for everyone in the classroom
- Designing and implementing curricula
- Mentoring teaching staff.
Lead Preschool Teacher of a Collaborative Special Education Blended Classroom
Head Start
Torrington, CT
07.2016 - Current
- Maintained effective classroom control by resolving behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques
- Encouraged children to learn through play and exploration
- Helped children achieve developmentally-appropriate milestones by maintaining supportive and learning-focused classroom environment
- Modeled positive behaviors to help improve children's self-esteem and social skills
- Cultivated diverse learning opportunities, ample playtime, and caring environments to support early childhood success
- Supported unique needs of each child under care by consulting with parents, IEP's and assessing individual behaviors
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Built social, emotional and behavioral skills in children through modeling and positive reinforcement
- Developed and revised preschool programs in collaboration with administrators and fellow teachers.
Daycare Center Teacher
Snuggle Bunnies
Goshen, CT
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Adhered to state and federal standards governing daycare environment and curriculum
- Coordinated interactive activities to meet children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs
- Cultivated welcoming learning environments rooted in exploring new concepts and building developmentally appropriate skills
- Encouraged children to navigate challenges independently and develop confidence and early learning abilities
- Helped children explore new ideas and concepts through hands-on learning.
Officer-in-Charge
United States Postal Service
Pleasant Valley, CT
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Oversaw operations at the Pleasant Valley facility with a consistent record of meeting service and quality targets
- Kept supervisors informed about location performance with detailed reports
- Served customers with fast service and swift resolutions to diverse complaints
- Handled post office box paperwork, rents, and questions
- Identified issues and implemented prompt and successful solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflows
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees.
Education
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Post University
05.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Teaching
- Social Work
- Working with families
- Behavior Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Case Management
- Mentoring
- Administrative Experience
- Differentiated Instruction
- Safe learning environment
- Training and mentoring
- Safety awareness
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher of a Collaborative Special Education Blended Classroom
Head Start
07.2016 - Current
Daycare Center Teacher
Snuggle Bunnies
06.2015 - 07.2016
Officer-in-Charge
United States Postal Service
05.2012 - 11.2015
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Post University