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Educational Work - Related Skills
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Brittani Petersen

Camden,DE

Summary

Personable and compassionate educator with current understandings of new learning technologies and trends in the education community. Highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher skilled in helping children learn and grow through team building and adaptability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

Celebree Of Middletown
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Kindergarten Teacher

Eagle Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 09.2021

· Designed and followed a complete teaching plan

· Taught alphabet and numbers along with social emotional skills

· Organized learning materials and resources

· Followed and complied with teaching standards and safety regulations

· Used a variety of activities and instructional methods to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities

· Maintained an open line of communication with families

· Attended professional development workshops

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
10.2019 - 05.2021

· Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.

· Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.

· Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.

· Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

· Promoted physical and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.

· Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

· Sanitized dishes, tabletops, chairs, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.

· Completed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including attendance logs, diaper and sleep logs and temperature records.

Modified lessons and activities to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Wait Staff

Five Star Burgers
04.2015 - 10.2019
  • Carried out food items, sat customers and brought beverages to tables to help fellow wait staff.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess drink or other needs.
  • Have received multiple great reviews on customer surveys.
  • Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

St. Louis Community College- Meramec
Kirkwood, MO

Bachelor's of Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education

University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2021

Skills

  • Close familiarity with children's educational development theories and practices
  • Patience and Compassion
  • Microsoft Word and PowerPoint proficiency
  • Time management
  • Team building, decision making and problem solving skills

Educational Work - Related Skills

The Biome STEAM School – 30 Semester Credit Hours

St. Louis, MO

08/2018- 12/2018


· Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, scissors and manipulatives.

· Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

· Assisted teachers with classroom management and maintained positive learning environment.

· Took daily attendance, notifying classroom management and maintained positive learning environment.

· Promoted physical and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.



UMSL College Of Education – Two Semesters in Classroom

St. Louis, MO

08/2019 – 12/2019


· Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, scissors and manipulatives.

· Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.

· Organized and guided activities for students, which included physical, cognitive and communication.

· Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.

· Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.



Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

Celebree Of Middletown
01.2022 - 12.2023

Kindergarten Teacher

Eagle Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 09.2021

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
10.2019 - 05.2021

Wait Staff

Five Star Burgers
04.2015 - 10.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

St. Louis Community College- Meramec

Bachelor's of Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education

University of Missouri - St Louis