Brittany Morrison
Farmland,IN
Summary
Personable preschool teacher with excellent class control and discipline. Focused on emotional, physical and social development within students. Detail-oriented and committed to forming meaningful relationships with children and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cub Academy Preschool
Parker City, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted and supervised 16 children through entire school day.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
Preschool Lead Teacher
GRIC
Winchester, IN
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for3-5 year-old students.
- 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.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively reducing disruptions during instructional time while promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and share best practices for classroom management.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
GRIC
Winchester, IN
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families through consistent communication about their child''s progress via emails, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, or phone calls.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and addressing concerns promptly.
- Nurtured a love for reading among students by regularly sharing age-appropriate literature selections during storytime sessions.
- Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12-2026
Monroe Central Jr./Sr. High School
Parker City, IN06-2007
Skills
- Special needs support
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Learning assessment skills
- Social skills development
- Classroom management
Certification
CDA
Certificate in Early Childhood Classroom Support Professional
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cub Academy Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
GRIC
08.2022 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
GRIC
01.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Monroe Central Jr./Sr. High School