Christy Willey
Grundy Center,IA
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher with expertise in classroom management and play-based learning. Proven ability to design engaging lesson plans that foster curiosity and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Little Rebels Learning Center
Reinbeck, IA
11.2018 - Current
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files and uploaded into GOLD and used data to plan interventions for struggling learners.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and address individual needs.
Long Term ECSE Substitute Teacher
Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Dist
Reinbeck, IA
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a respectful and productive learning atmosphere for students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided individualized support to students, addressing unique challenges and enhancing academic performance.
- Worked closely with the preschool staff to support not only the ECSE students but the Gen Ed students.
Classroom Teacher
School District Of University City
University City, MO
11.2007 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to tailor instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that enhance student learning experiences.
4th Grade Teacher & Special Ed Para
JFK Elementary
Spring Valley, IL
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learning styles
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- As a para designed an adaptive physical education plan for a student with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy as well as other classroom strategies.
Education
No Degree - Pre-K Endorsement
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State Univeristy
Ames, IA08-1989
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Early childhood education
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Play-based learning approaches
- Certified in early childhood education
- Child CPR and first aid
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Play-based learning
Accomplishments
- Collaborate with the kindergarten and TK teachers to create a smooth transition from preschool to elementary.
- Administrator on the Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Implement the DHS regulations and Iowa Guidelines for preschool effectively.
- Established relationships with the parents in our program.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little Rebels Learning Center
11.2018 - Current
Long Term ECSE Substitute Teacher
Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Dist
10.2018 - 11.2018
Classroom Teacher
School District Of University City
11.2007 - 06.2018
4th Grade Teacher & Special Ed Para
JFK Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2007
No Degree - Pre-K Endorsement
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State Univeristy