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Brittany Jackson

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Accomplished and compassionate Lead Teacher with a proven track record throughout the years adept in child development and critical thinking. Excelled in creating safe, engaging learning environments, significantly enhancing group and individual instruction. Skilled in effective collaboration and cultural competency, consistently fostering positive outcomes and developmental progress in young learners. 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 20+ years of experience with a passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. I am determined to expand my professional development with children while ensuring the are thriving in safe and healthy environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School
09.2023 - Current
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Lea Hill YMCA Early Learning Center
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for toddlers.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Lead Preschool/Toddler/School Age Teacher

KidKare Childcare Center
09.2013 - 07.2019
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted and supervised up to 20 children through entire school day.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young learners.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA
06.2025

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Child Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Team Building
  • Effective Collaboration
  • Active Communication/Engagement
  • Washington State Administrative Code per Childcare Licensing
  • Cultural Competency

Additional Information

High School Diploma: Tyee High School 2004

Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School
09.2023 - Current

Lead Toddler Teacher

Lea Hill YMCA Early Learning Center
07.2019 - 05.2023

Lead Preschool/Toddler/School Age Teacher

KidKare Childcare Center
09.2013 - 07.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Pierce College

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