Brittany Swain
Springfield,VA
Summary
Passionate and engaging Preschool Teacher with experience creating and fostering a positive learning atmosphere where all students feel safe, supported, and able to thrive
Skilled at nurturing an inclusive team approach to teaching by collaborating with therapists and co-workers to enrich the educational foundation and varied instructional needs of the child
Excels at written and verbal communication with parents and co-workers, focusing on building a strong positive relationship in order to best support the child
Classroom management style is fun and developmentally appropriate, scaffolded to encourage growth and independence while strengthening self-confidence
Marked ability to multi-task and pivot as needed by sensing the child’s needs and following the child’s cues
Experienced in creating and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
Organized and reliable
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher 2-3 Year Old Class
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Responsible for classroom management, lesson plans, family communication and conferences, and child assessments
Summer Camp Lead Teacher
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
06.2024 - 08.2024
Plan and provide, activities, crafts, and games for children enrolled in summer camp
Lead Teacher 4 Year Old Class
Highland Heights Presbyterian Church Preschool
08.2022 - 05.2023
Responsible for classroom management, lesson plans, family communication and conferences, and child assessments
Pre-K Assistant Teacher and Floater
Highland Heights Presbyterian Church Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2022
Responsible for classroom management, lesson plans, family communication and conferences, and child assessments
Lead Teacher 2-3 Year Old Class
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2020 - 06.2021
Responsible for classroom management, lesson plans, family communication and conferences, and child assessments
Pre-K Inclusion Class Assistant Teacher
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2019 - 06.2020
Provided support to the lead teacher in Pre-K Inclusion Class with additional support to students with special needs to include bus transport
Lead Teacher – Preschool Summer Classes
Fairfax County Park Authority – Parktakes
06.2019 - 08.2019
Plan and provide, activities, crafts, and games for children ages 2-5 enrolled in summer classes
Pre-K Assistant Teacher, Floater, and Bus Transpor
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2018 - 06.2019
Provided support to the lead teacher in Pre-K Class
Assisted in multiple classrooms on as needed basis providing support for all classes from 2-year-olds through Pre-K
Provided safe bus transport of children with special needs
Co-Op Substitute Teacher
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2016 - 06.2018
Assisted in multiple classrooms on as needed basis.
Provided support for all classes from 2-year-olds through Pre-K
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA01-2027
Business Administration
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01-1999
Skills
- Curriculum Development & Planning
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Observation & Assessment
- Positive Reinforcement and Regard for Child Perspective
- Behavior and Language Modeling
- Safety awareness and Training
Affiliations
- NAECYC and VAECYC
Certification
- Virginia MAT Certification
- AHA CPR and First Aid Certification
- Completed Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update for Child Care Staff
- Completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff
Timeline
Summer Camp Lead Teacher
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Teacher 2-3 Year Old Class
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher 4 Year Old Class
Highland Heights Presbyterian Church Preschool
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pre-K Assistant Teacher and Floater
Highland Heights Presbyterian Church Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher 2-3 Year Old Class
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2020 - 06.2021
Pre-K Inclusion Class Assistant Teacher
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher – Preschool Summer Classes
Fairfax County Park Authority – Parktakes
06.2019 - 08.2019
Pre-K Assistant Teacher, Floater, and Bus Transpor
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2018 - 06.2019
Co-Op Substitute Teacher
Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool
08.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Business Administration
Florida State University
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