Colleen Mccarthy
Gladwin,MI - MICHIGAN
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool
Midland, MI
05.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging curriculum that supports children's developmental milestones.
- Facilitated collaborative learning experiences that fostered social and emotional growth among students.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management and instructional best practices.
Assistant Teacher
Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool
Midland, MI
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Assisted lead teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication and support.
- Engaged with children to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address concerns.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
White Pine Montessori
Mount Pleasant, MI
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
Elementary School Media Clerk
Flagler County Schools
Palm Coast, FL
08.2005 - 06.2018
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet
- Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security and services
- Organized circulation desk with over 5,000 books and periodicals to be checked out
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation
- Entered and updated lending transactions of library users
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with any issues or needs
- Maintained circulation desk for lending of periodicals and books
Child Care Provider
Colleen's Home Daycare
Palm Coast, FL
11.2000 - 08.2005
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children’s safety
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Planned and prepared activities for 10 students
Preschool Teacher
UMH Childcare Center
Ann Arbor, MI
07.1995 - 05.1998
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
Assistant Preschool Teacher
University Of Oregon Childcare Center
Eugene, OR
09.1993 - 04.1995
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CASome College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLNo Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Through MIregistry.
Midland, MIBachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR1995
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR1993
Skills
- Solid people skills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Creative lesson planning
Additional Information
I also did an internship in the winter of 1993 at a Montessori Elementary School. I am Cpr and Firs aid certified, and took part in professional development sessions at all the schools I have worked at in the past.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool
08.2019 - 05.2025
Assistant Preschool Teacher
White Pine Montessori
08.2018 - 04.2019
Elementary School Media Clerk
Flagler County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2018
Child Care Provider
Colleen's Home Daycare
11.2000 - 08.2005
Preschool Teacher
UMH Childcare Center
07.1995 - 05.1998
Assistant Preschool Teacher
University Of Oregon Childcare Center
09.1993 - 04.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
University of Oregon
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lane Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
City College of San Francisco
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Through MIregistry.