Cortney Shurter
Ord,NE
Summary
Creative, patient, and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity planing and high-quality learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote play-based learning. Offering 11 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students, families, and caregivers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Practicum
Building Blocks Preschool
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed an understanding of the developmental stages of children from three to five years of age.
- Participated in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings.
- Developed an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills.
- Learned basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for children from three to five years of age.
Infant/Toddler Practicum
Linda's Preschool, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed an understanding of the developmental stages of children 18 months through 36 months-of-age
- Participated in hands-on learning experiences
- Developed an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills.
- Learned basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for toddlers
- Completed 45 clock hours of practical work experience.
School Age Practicum
Ord Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed an understanding of the developmental stages of children from five to eight years of age.
- Participated in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings.
- Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills.
- Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for school age children presented.
Early-childhood-teacher
Linda's Preschool LLC
12.2012 - Current
- Maintained high quality classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- 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.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Lead Infant Teacher
Linda's Preschool LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Managed and motivated staff to be high quality teachers.
- Resolved staff conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Supervised and managed infant staff to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Evaluated infant staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment
- Choose furnishings for infant room with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Community College
Grand Island12.2023
Skills
- Passion for Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- Patient
- Creative
- Empathetic
- Flexible
- Play-Based Learning
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Linda's Preschool LLC
09.2022 - Current
School Age Practicum
Ord Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Infant/Toddler Practicum
Linda's Preschool, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
Preschool Practicum
Building Blocks Preschool
08.2019 - 12.2019
Early-childhood-teacher
Linda's Preschool LLC
12.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Community College
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