Christine Loughlin
Clinton,CT
Summary
Compassionate Nursery School Teacher with background in fostering nurturing and inclusive environments. Experience includes developing creative learning activities tailored to children's unique needs, implementing positive discipline techniques, and promoting parental involvement. Strengths lie in communication skills, patience, and ability to inspire love of learning among young learners. Previously made significant impact through consistent improvement in students' social skill development and academic growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursery school teacher Assistant
Westbrook Park And Rec, Town Of Westbrook
Westbrook
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
- Facilitated daily activities that fostered social and emotional development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Guided children in creative play to enhance problem-solving skills.
- Organized special events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations within the classroom setting.
- Prepared snacks for students following USDA nutritional guidelines while adhering to food allergy protocols.
- Organized a variety of educational activities and projects to stimulate the children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Developed creative activities and lesson plans for children aged 3-5 to encourage learning and development.
- Provided guidance on proper hygiene habits including hand washing, brushing teeth and covering mouth when sneezing and coughing.
- Assisted with developing language skills through reading stories aloud or engaging in conversations about current events.
Childcare Assistant
YMCA Daycare
Westbrook, CT
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
- Assisted in preparing nutritious snacks and meals for children.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all children.
- Supported lead teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom management.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
- Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Organized special events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medication administered.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma
West Haven, CTSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child supervision
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Early childhood education
- Safety monitoring
- Activity organization
- Parent communication
- Art and craft activities
- Parent-teacher communication
- Outdoor play supervision
- Curriculum planning
- Recreational supervision
- Child care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursery school teacher Assistant
Westbrook Park And Rec, Town Of Westbrook
09.2019 - 03.2020
Childcare Assistant
YMCA Daycare
09.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma