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Billie JO Parker

Newport

Summary

Dedicated Lead Infant Room Teacher with a nurturing attitude and expertise in child development, previously at Granthams Children's Academy. Successfully enhanced cognitive and emotional growth through creative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher collaboration. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while fostering positive social interactions and promoting language development through engaging activities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Granthams Children's Academy
09.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
  • Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
  • Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
  • Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
  • Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, striking balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraging children to communicate verbally.
  • Improved emotional well-being of infants by providing consistent care, attention, and affection.
  • Strengthened cognitive skills by introducing sensory experiences like soft music or tactile objects during playtime.
  • Established routines for nap time, feeding, and diaper changes to create a stable environment for growth.
  • Boosted early literacy skills by regularly exposing infants to books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
  • Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
  • Ensured safe and nurturing environment for infants by maintaining clean and organized spaces.
  • Promoted language development by engaging in daily conversations and reading sessions with infants.
  • Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development workshops focused on the latest research in early childhood education.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among infants through gentle guidance, redirection techniques, and consistent expectations.
  • Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
  • Implemented creative art projects that allowed infants to explore different textures while developing fine motor skills.
  • Continuously evaluated progress of each infant to ensure appropriate developmental milestones were achieved.
  • Developed strong rapport with families through open lines of communication via phone calls or emails about their child''s progress.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual needs, fostering strong support system for each infant.

Lead Infant Teacher

Kids View
07.2013 - 09.2018
  • Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to foster cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Supervised classroom activities, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for infants.
  • Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss developmental milestones and create supportive home environments.

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Cinnamon Street Child Care
09.2007 - 02.2013
  • Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans for infant developmental milestones.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment to support emotional and social growth.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness standards in the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and developmental needs.
  • Observed and documented individual children's behaviors and learning patterns.
  • Participated in team meetings to enhance curriculum effectiveness and outcomes.
  • Implemented daily routines that promote positive interactions among infants.
  • Supported training of new staff on infant care best practices and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

Granite State College
Claremont NH
09-2007

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Hygiene and cleanliness
  • Patience and calmness
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Child development expertise
  • Language development strategies
  • Motor skill development
  • Curriculum planning
  • Early childhood education
  • Nurturing attitude
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Infant safety
  • Sensory play techniques
  • Feeding and diapering proficiency
  • Strong work ethic
  • Customer service
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Problem-solving
  • Loves children
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Child care
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Classroom management
  • Active listener
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Classroom organization
  • Child safety
  • CPR and first aid
  • Health and safety
  • Housekeeping
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Play-based learning
  • Social skills development
  • Arts, crafts, and games
  • Meal preparation
  • Lesson planning
  • First aid training

Timeline

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Granthams Children's Academy
09.2018 - Current

Lead Infant Teacher

Kids View
07.2013 - 09.2018

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Cinnamon Street Child Care
09.2007 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education

Granite State College

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