Britney Charp
Bolingbrook,Illinois
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering eight years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
MKH Early Education Center
Aurora, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Woodridge School District
Woodridge, IL
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisting lead teacher with behavior management
- 1/1 with children diagnosed with developmental delays
- Classroom organization
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
MKH Early Learning Center
Aurora, IL
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Teacher Assistant
Mill Street Elementary School
Naperville, IL
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Naperville , Illinois
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Learning Center
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Teacher Intern
KinderCare Learning Center
Bolingbrook, IL
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Ages 6 weeks-2 years, Assisted in organizing group activities: games, storytelling, music, and outdoor play
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child’s progress and requirements
- Prepared classroom materials to include weekly activity sheets
- Assisted with preparing meals for breakfast, lunch, and PM snack
- Promoted to Teacher Assistant position within four months of hire
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Child Development
Rasmussen University
Online02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education, Child Development
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL12.2015
Skills
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Lesson development
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Lesson Planning
- IEP support
- Compliance understanding
- Team Building
- Childcare needs
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Lead Teacher
MKH Early Education Center
07.2021 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Woodridge School District
08.2018 - 12.2020
Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
MKH Early Learning Center
05.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher Assistant
Mill Street Elementary School
11.2016 - 05.2017
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
12.2015 - 11.2016
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Learning Center
05.2014 - 12.2015
Teacher Intern
KinderCare Learning Center
01.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Child Development
Rasmussen University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education, Child Development
Rasmussen University
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