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Charlotte Withington

Bend

Summary

Educational professional with proven track record in supporting classroom activities and enhancing student learning experiences. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in adapting to changing educational needs. Effective at fostering positive learning environment and employing instructional support techniques.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion Educational Assistant

Buckingham Elementary
06.2022 - Current
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
  • Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Lead Prekindergarten Teacher

The Cottage Daycare
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: (BEST OF BEND AWARD)
  • Incorporates Spanish and American Sign Language in everyday teachings.
  • Coached new employees on curriculum writing and use of state standards through NAEYC.
  • Implements developmentally appropriate and differentiated curriculum.
  • Inclusive lesson plans that heavily speak on diversity.
  • Communicates daily with parents, and team members to create a family oriented environment focused on growth.
  • Coordinated with parents and staff to create IFSP goals and meet said goals within reasonable timelines.
  • 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.

Lead Preschool Teacher/Substitute Director

School of Enrichment
05.2015 - 03.2018
  • Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
  • Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
  • Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
  • Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
  • Hired and trained new preschool employees.
  • Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.

Education

Master’s of Science - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017

Bachelors of Science - Childhood Studies

St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY
01.2013

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Maple Grove High School
Bemus Point, NY
01.2009

Skills

  • Autism spectrum support
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Teacher support
  • Peer mentoring
  • Student assessment
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Classroom management

Relative Experience

  • Inclusion Educational Assistant, Buckingham Elementary, Bend, OR, 06/01/22, Current, Created an individualized curriculum based on a diverse student population., Communicated with parents about school regulations and concerns in the classroom., Helped write IEPs., Collected data for IEPs., Worked with several students with special needs; behavioral as well as cognitive.
  • Lead Prekindergarten Teacher, The Cottage Daycare (BEST OF BEND AWARD), Bend, OR, 08/01/18, 05/31/22, Incorporates Spanish and American Sign Language in everyday teachings., Coached new employees on curriculum writing and use of OR state standards through NAEYC., Implements developmentally appropriate and differentiated curriculum., Inclusive lesson plans that heavily speak on diversity., Communicates daily with parents, and team members to create a family oriented environment focused on growth., Coordinated with parents and staff to create IFSP goals and meet said goals within reasonable timelines.
  • Lead Preschool Teacher/Substitute Director, School of Enrichment, Bend, OR, 05/01/15, 03/31/18, Handled enrollment applications and private documents., Created an individualized curriculum based on a diverse student population., Communicated with parents about school regulations and concerns in the classroom., Coordinated with Cascade Behavioral Intervention team to meet IFSP goals., Worked with several students with special needs; behavioral as well as cognitive., Managed other staff members., Participated in hiring processes.

Timeline

Inclusion Educational Assistant

Buckingham Elementary
06.2022 - Current

Lead Prekindergarten Teacher

The Cottage Daycare
08.2018 - 05.2022

Lead Preschool Teacher/Substitute Director

School of Enrichment
05.2015 - 03.2018

Master’s of Science - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelors of Science - Childhood Studies

St. Bonaventure University

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Maple Grove High School
Charlotte Withington