Autumn Feldmann
West Chester,PA
Summary
I am very passionate about working with children and pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education. I feel that teaching is a job that requires hands-on experience, so I am very excited to spend as much time in the classroom as I can to continue my education as a future teacher. I love building connections with children, and I firmly believe that every child is entirely unique and can reach any goal with the right amount of support and compassion from the adults in their life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Toddler Teacher
New Directions Childcare
West Chester, PA
09.2025 - Current
- About 7 months of experience as the head toddler teacher, working with one, two, and three year olds
- Implementing lesson plans and morning meeting each day
- Creating fun and engaging unit plans with plenty of hands-on activities
- Promoting a positive learning environment for all children in my classroom
- Differentiating lesson plans to ensure they are developmentally appropriate for differing age groups
- Organizing and executing art and crafts activities
- Communicating regularly with parents about their child's academic and developmental progress
- Working on potty training with the entire class through positive reinforcement and consistent routines
Head Co-Teacher
Growing Minds Learning Center
Emmaus, PA
08.2022 - 08.2025
- 3 years experience starting as a Floater/Aide in age groups infant - school age to Head Co-Teacher in the two-year-old room.
- Implemented lesson plans and classroom activities in collaboration with co-teacher.
- Promoted a positive learning atmosphere
- Monitored student behavior and gave logical consequences to behavioral concerns.
- Organized and executed arts and crafts activities.
- Designed and put together bulletin boards.
- Coordinated activities, like picnics and water days.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress, including daily updates and individual conferences.
- Created monthly newsletters and weekly notifications for parents.
Server/Dietary Aide
Sacred Heart Assisted Living Center
Center Valley, PA
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service to residents, assisting with meal selection, addressing dietary needs and special requests during dining hours.
- Trained new servers on procedures and service standards for dining operations.
- Maintained cleanliness by cleaning tables, washing dishes, mopping floors, and vacuuming.
Education
Majoring in - Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2027
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Knowledge of child development
- Promoting social-emotional learning
- Parent communication
- Problem solver
- Team collaboration
- Hardworking, dedicated
- Kind, compassionate, patient
Certifications
- Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
- Fingerprinting Clearance
- Criminal Background Check
- NSOR Certificate
- Child Abuse Clearance
- CPR/First Aid Training
Timeline
Head Toddler Teacher
New Directions Childcare
09.2025 - Current
Head Co-Teacher
Growing Minds Learning Center
08.2022 - 08.2025
Server/Dietary Aide
Sacred Heart Assisted Living Center
04.2019 - 08.2023
Majoring in - Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania