April Hickey
Haughton,LA
Summary
At Eastwood Childcare Center, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced student engagement and academic success, leveraging skills in lesson and activity planning. I excelled in parent-teacher communication and conflict resolution, mentoring new teachers and tailoring curricula for diverse learners, demonstrating a profound impact on educational quality and teacher effectiveness. I have worked with Eastwood Childcare Center for seven years.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Eastwood Childcare Center
08.2017 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bradley High School
Cleveland, TN05-2004
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Behavior modeling
- Teacher training
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Eastwood Childcare Center
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bradley High School
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