Breanna Smith
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience at North Phoenix Baptist Weekday Preschool, specializing in toddler and infant care. Excelled in creating nurturing environments, enhancing children's social skills, and fostering academic growth through innovative curriculum design. Demonstrated patience, first aid proficiency, and effective parent interaction, achieving significant developmental milestones in young learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Self Employed Services
07.2022 - Current
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Preschool Lead Teacher
North Phoenix Baptist Weekday Preschool
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Planned and prepared activities for students ages 1 to 3.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Strengthened communication skills among students through structured group activities and peer review sessions.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and share best practices for classroom management.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
North Phoenix Baptist Church Weekday Preschool
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Established strong relationships with families by actively participating in school events such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
- Provided individualized attention to students who required additional support in meeting academic goals.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop strategies for promoting inclusive educational practices within the classroom.
- Assisted with planning field trips, organizing transportation logistics, and supervising children during outings.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwind Preparatory Academy
Phoenix, AZ05.2012
Skills
- Toddler and Infant care experience
- Patience and understanding
- Approachable
- First Aid
- Creative Thinking
- Parent Interaction
- Behavior Modeling
Timeline
Nanny
Self Employed Services
07.2022 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
North Phoenix Baptist Weekday Preschool
08.2018 - 07.2022
Preschool Assistant Teacher
North Phoenix Baptist Church Weekday Preschool
08.2012 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Westwind Preparatory Academy
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