Brandy Vordtriede
Coulterville,IL
Summary
Compassionate educator with over three years of experience in early childhood education. Expertise in lesson preparation, positive reinforcement, and individualized support, enhancing student engagement and social-emotional skills. Aiming to contribute to a nurturing and effective learning environment. Mission to inspire children and foster a warm atmosphere. Creating a space where children are thrilled to be.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Coulterville School
Coulterville, IL
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in preparing daily lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported students during learning activities, fostering participation and engagement.
- Focused on teaching children social and emotional skills.
- Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and promoting cooperative play.
- Organized classroom spaces to enhance student learning and facilitate smooth activity transitions.
- Planned and supervised games and recreational activities, promoting teamwork and physical development.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Participated in professional development in-services, workshops, and seminars to enhance teaching skills.
Teacher's Assistant
Western Egyptian Head Start
Steeleville, Illinois
05.2021 - 04.2025
- Facilitated individual student learning and personal growth through tailored support.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on student progress and classroom activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to implement curriculum and lesson plans effectively.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Created a positive educational atmosphere through gentle discipline and encouragement, enhancing student engagement and success.
- Assisted teachers in preparing educational materials and classroom activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coulterville Rehabilitation Center
Coulterville, IL
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff for immediate attention.
- Assisted residents with personal care tasks and daily activities to enhance quality of life.
- Fostered resident comfort and well-being through compassionate support, enhancing their overall experience.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted residents in walking safely with or without mobility aids. with or without self-help devices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering residents to take charge of their health.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08-2026
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Child psychology
- Lesson preparation
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Positive reinforcement
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Hands-on learning
- Language Education
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Interpersonal communication
- Professionalism
- CPR certified
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Coulterville School
03.2026 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Western Egyptian Head Start
05.2021 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coulterville Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Bachelor of Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University