Brittany Paepke
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Experienced preschool assistant director and teacher with a passion for early childhood education and a strong desire to transition into elementary teaching. Proven track record in creating engaging learning environments, implementing curriculum, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and educational leadership. Committed to promoting academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity in diverse classroom settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Substitute Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Assistant Director
Our Savior's Lutheran Church And School
06.2022 - Current
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation for California State Licensing.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as graduation, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Pre-K Teacher
Our Savior's Lutheran Church And School
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
Preschool Teacher
Our Savior's Lutheran Church And School
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Master of Education - Inspired Teaching Practices
National University
La Jolla, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.2021
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Tesoro High School
Las Flores, CA06.2013
Skills
- Staff Management
- Business Administration
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Timeline
Student Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Our Savior's Lutheran Church And School
06.2022 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Our Savior's Lutheran Church And School
11.2021 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Our Savior's Lutheran Church And School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Education - Inspired Teaching Practices
National University
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
High School Diploma -
Tesoro High School
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