Blair Nelson
Sussex,WI
Summary
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Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Seton Catholic Schools
Milwaukee, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted social and emotional growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's development at home and school.
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Brookfield, WI
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations and maintaining quality standards.
- Developed and implemented educational programs promoting cognitive and social development in children.
- Mentored and trained staff, fostering a collaborative environment for professional growth and development.
- Established relationships with families, addressing concerns and enhancing community engagement within the center.
Assistant Center Director
Kindercare Learning Centers
Brookfield, WI
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Stayed current on codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in [State].
- Sparked imagination, built self-esteem and helped children make exciting discoveries daily.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families.
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Program Specialist
KinderCare Learning Centers
Brookfield , WI
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Implemented lesson activities for multiple subjects including: STEM, Phonics, and Music
- Assisted in monitoring curriculum in classrooms and navigating adjustments as needed
- Assisted in training and navigating new staff members
Lead Teacher
Kohls Corporate Daycare
Menomonee Falls, WI
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Support Teacher
Kohls Corporate Daycare
Menomonee Falls, WI
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Support Teacher
University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-2014
High School Diploma -
Middleton High School
Middleton, WI06-2009
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Team Building
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Emergency Response
- Classroom oversight
- Family relations
- Teambuilding
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Seton Catholic Schools
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Center Director
Kindercare Learning Centers
06.2021 - 05.2022
Program Specialist
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher
Kohls Corporate Daycare
02.2015 - 12.2018
Support Teacher
Kohls Corporate Daycare
08.2014 - 02.2015
Support Teacher
University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater
09.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School Diploma -
Middleton High School