Autumn King
Braintree,MA
Summary
Talented Early Education professional offering 20+ years of coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Skilled in cultivating nurturing and inclusive environments rooted in curiosity and development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Consultant
Pampered Chef
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and collaboration.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Assisted clients in identifying new market opportunities, leading to successful expansion efforts.
Lead Teacher
Magic Years Nursery Scool
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Preschool Teacher
Braintree After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E)
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Tiny Steps Learning Center
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for infants to pre- age children
- Kept records of over 10 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Updated rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols to clarify and share with 3 to 5-year-old students
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Supervised up to 10 children on field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Inventoried classroom supplies and budgeted for new classroom tools to enhance learning
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists
Lead Preschool Teacher
South Shore Stars
06.1999 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Created safe, developmentally-appropriate environment for 20 children
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments
- Maintained attendance records
- Developed well-managed classroom of 20 children
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
Children's Advocate
D.O.V.E
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Take care of children of all ages during their stay at D.O.V.E battered woman and children's shelter
- Create activities for children of all ages
- Supervise field trips
- Answer hotline phone calls
Education
Associate of Science - Associates in Early Childhood
Quincy College
Quincy, MASkills
- Calm and patient
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Effective listening
- Excellent classroom management
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Effectively work with parents
- Social skills development
- Curriculum development
- Positive learning process
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Confidentiality
- Staff leadership and direction
- Advocacy
- Needs Identification and Assessment
Certification
- Certificate number 9520780
- Positions qualified for **T I/T ; LT P; DI; D II**
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Magic Years Nursery Scool
09.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher
Braintree After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E)
09.2021 - 08.2022
Independent Consultant
Pampered Chef
02.2021 - 05.2024
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Tiny Steps Learning Center
08.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Preschool Teacher
South Shore Stars
06.1999 - 09.2013
Children's Advocate
D.O.V.E
08.1997 - 05.1998
Associate of Science - Associates in Early Childhood
Quincy College