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Coryne Gonzalez

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Proven educational leader from Good Shepherd Preschool, adept in classroom management and lesson planning, significantly enhancing student engagement and success. Expert in parent-teacher collaboration and staff development, I spearhead innovative teaching strategies and mentorship, driving academic and personal growth in diverse learning environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Good Shepherd Preschool
08.2015 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.

Daycare Owner/Operator

Coryne’s Korner Daycare
10.2007 - 07.2015
  • Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
  • Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Optimized facility space usage by designing creative layouts that maximized play areas while ensuring safety standards were met or exceeded.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits among students by overseeing menu planning and meal preparation according to nutritional guidelines set forth by experts in the field of early childhood nutrition.
  • Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy reviews.
  • Increased positive feedback from parents through timely progress reports that detailed each child''s developmental milestones achieved at the center.
  • Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
  • Continuously sought ways to improve the daycare center''s services and offerings by staying current with industry trends, attending conferences and workshops, and networking with fellow childcare professionals.

Childcare Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Fort Wayne
09.2003 - 10.2007
  • Enhanced children''s development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning modules.
  • Designed engaging curricula tailored to children''s unique interests, stimulating cognitive growth through play-based learning experiences.
  • Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
  • Collaborated with families to create individualized care plans based on each child''s needs, fostering positive relationships between parents and staff.

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Key decision making
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Lesson development
  • Staff Development
  • Educational leadership
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

CDA

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Good Shepherd Preschool
08.2015 - Current

Daycare Owner/Operator

Coryne’s Korner Daycare
10.2007 - 07.2015

Childcare Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Fort Wayne
09.2003 - 10.2007
Coryne Gonzalez