Billie Worker
Vandalia,IL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring educator with 25 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Highland Elite Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
Preschool Teacher
Little Lambs Preschool
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Preschool Teacher
Vandalia Christian Academy
08.2010 - 01.2019
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University/UAGC
San Diego, CA03.2024
Bachelor ECE And Administration - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University/UAGC
San Diego, CA10.2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Differentiated Instruction
- Training in Food Handling Preparation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Elementary Education (Volunteered in a Kindergarten classroom for six years)
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification for professional rescuer
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Communicating With Parents and Teachers
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Certification
Orton Gillingham Certification
Affiliations
- Certified Lifeguard
- Elementary Honor Chorus Assistant Director for 26 years
- Youth Pastor for 10 years
- High School Cheerleading Coach for 9 years
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Highland Elite Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Little Lambs Preschool
01.2019 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
Vandalia Christian Academy
08.2010 - 01.2019
Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University/UAGC
Bachelor ECE And Administration - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University/UAGC
Orton Gillingham Certification
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