April Wilson
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Teacher and Paraprofessional with proven expertise in classroom management and child development from Harmony Public School. Excelled in fostering positive learning environments and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Skilled in both group and individual instruction, significantly improving classroom dynamics and student outcomes. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Stringtown Public School
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Paraprofessional
Harmony Public School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OKSkills
Classroom Management
Classroom Organization
Child Development
Positive Reinforcement
Parent-Teacher Communication
Lesson Planning
Early Childhood Education
Group and individual instruction
Activity Planning
References
Brandy Tisdale- (580) 239-2511
Kindergarten teacher Stringtown Public School
Stacy Hardison- (580) 364-6600
School Counselor Stringtown Public School
Cory Lowry- (580) 916-1375
History teacher Caddo Public School
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Stringtown Public School
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Harmony Public School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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