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Brooke Lucas

Brooke Lucas

590 Woodland Ave Mountainside,NJ

Summary

Creative kindergarten and preschool teacher passionate about teaching students the LOVE of learning! Dynamic lesson plans integrated with music, art, theatre, and yoga. Upbeat and energetic teacher that promotes physical, emotional, and social health within a play-based instruction model. Striving to empower young learners to be bold, brave and curious!

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten/Preschool Teacher

Compass School House
Westfield, NJ
09.2015 - Current
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
  • Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.

Teacher

Gymboree
WESTFIELD, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Implemented age-appropriate music and gym activities for children aged 0 to 5 years old.
  • Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.

Education

CE PreK-3
NJDOE
10-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX

Master of Arts - Theatre

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Creative lesson plan development for Kindergarten, PreK-4, and PreK-3 students
  • Certified children's yoga Instructor
  • Excellent classroom management utilizing music, play, and theatre throughout the day
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Social-emotional learning and mindfulness

Timeline

Kindergarten/Preschool Teacher

Compass School House
09.2015 - Current

Teacher

Gymboree
01.2013 - 01.2018

CE PreK-3

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Abilene Christian University

Master of Arts - Theatre

Temple University

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