April Krey
Ypsilanti Charter Township,MI
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 6 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Foundations Preschool Of Washtenaw County
08.2022 - Current
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Assistant Teacher
Teddy Bear Daycare And Preschool
01.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Encouraged peer collaboration by facilitating group projects that fostered teamwork and cooperation among students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Server
Angelos Restaurant
02.2006 - 12.2023
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Associate Preschool Teacher (Head Start)
Lincoln Consolidated Schools
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted lead teacher with daily administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, report card preparation, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Collaborated with colleagues on planning and executing diverse instructional methods, leading to improved student comprehension of complex concepts.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Children And Families
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI08.2020
Skills
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Team building
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Fine Motor Skill Development
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Foundations Preschool Of Washtenaw County
08.2022 - Current
Associate Preschool Teacher (Head Start)
Lincoln Consolidated Schools
01.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Teacher
Teddy Bear Daycare And Preschool
01.2019 - Current
Server
Angelos Restaurant
02.2006 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Children And Families
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Washtenaw Community College
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