Betty Jo Huff
Sturgis,South Dakota
Summary
Experienced Lead Preschool Teacher with background in developing and implementing creative learning plans tailored for preschool-aged children. Strengths lie in nurturing safe and inclusive environments, fostering curiosity and love for learning, while effectively managing classrooms. Notable impact made through successful integration of hands-on activities that promoted early literacy skills, social development, and cognitive growth among students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Firststep Child Center & Preschool
Sturgis, South Dakota
10.2015 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
- 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.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Paraprofessional
Meade School District 46-1
Sturgis, SD
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Education
Child Decelopement - CDA Child Development Associate
Council of Professional Recognition
04-2010
High School Diploma -
Belle Fourche High School
Belle Fourche, SD05-1985
Skills
- Classroom management experience
- Creative lesson plans
- Growth portfolios
- Visual supervision
- Curriculum Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent Communication
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Basic clerical knowledge
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Meade School District 46-1
09.2019 - 09.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Firststep Child Center & Preschool
10.2015 - Current
Child Decelopement - CDA Child Development Associate
Council of Professional Recognition
High School Diploma -
Belle Fourche High School
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