Caitlin Amspacher
Enola,PA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Tender Years
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed classroom of twenty children
- Create lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Observed and assessed to identify early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and help parents find resources
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences three times a year to keep parents current on children's academic performance
- Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents, and faculty
- Managed after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- 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.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Building Blockz Academy
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- 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.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Pre-K and After School Program Lead Teacher
Tiny Learner's Early Learning Center
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Lead Pre-K teacher and After School Program teacher for privately owned center
- Organized portfolios for each child and worked in small groups or individually with students each week on writing and math skills
- Planned weekly lesson plans for my Pre-K class and organized activities that were age appropriate and based on PA Early Learning Standards
- Communicated with parents daily and strive to get parents involved in their child's learning and interests.
Sales Manager
Macy's
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed team of employees concentrated in Home, Children's and Intimate Apparel departments of Macy's
- Took responsibility as and duties of store executive in absence of store manager during weekly shifts
- Attended sales calls with team members to establish strategies on sales and customer retention goals
- Worked closely with the marketing department to optimize strategic initiatives
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training
- Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.
Teacher
Mechanicsburg Learning Center
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Managed classrooms of 12 to 20 students Kindergarten through fifth grade during the absence of assigned teachers
- Observed and assessed students' performance and kept records of progress
- Set a variety of ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Corporation
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans, while also managing own classroom
- Supported students in using strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors
- Helped children reach milestones areas of self-care
- Worked closely with the site director, family care workers, and other specialists
- Distributed educational assessments to show the progress of each student to their parents
- Was selected as "Teacher of the Year" in 2009 for Kindercare centers in the central PA area.
Education
Early Childhood Development and Childhood Psychology
Harrisburg Area Community College
CDA - Child Developments Associate
National CDA credentialing program and Harrisburg Area Community College
01.2017
Bachelor of Elementary Education PreK-4 - Education
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
01.2008
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Behavior Modeling
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Tender Years
05.2016 - 01.2019
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Building Blockz Academy
10.2015 - 05.2016
Pre-K and After School Program Lead Teacher
Tiny Learner's Early Learning Center
10.2014 - 10.2015
Sales Manager
Macy's
11.2013 - 10.2014
Teacher
Mechanicsburg Learning Center
08.2011 - 03.2012
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Corporation
12.2008 - 04.2011
Early Childhood Development and Childhood Psychology
Harrisburg Area Community College
CDA - Child Developments Associate
National CDA credentialing program and Harrisburg Area Community College
Bachelor of Elementary Education PreK-4 - Education
Penn State Harrisburg
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
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