Christin Droste

Associate Teacher

Eaton Rapids Public Schools

Eaton Rapids, MI

09.2022 - Current

Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Prepared classroom materials, organized supplies, and maintained a safe environment for children.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Created an engaging atmosphere where children felt comfortable expressing themselves.
Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations related to health, safety and curriculum requirements.
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
Collaborated with colleagues to ensure best practices were implemented in the classroom setting.
Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by communicating on a regular basis.
Observed children to record development.
Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Introduced basic concepts such as shapes, colors, numbers and letters using hands-on activities.
Provided guidance and support to children with personal hygiene and social skills.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
Assisted in developing lesson plans and activities to meet the needs of all students.
Facilitated group activities such as music, art, storytelling, playtime.
Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
Encouraged creativity through projects that fostered problem solving skills.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
Implemented positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues.