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Crissy Rugenstein

Bay City

Summary

Accomplished Lead Toddler Teacher with a proven track record at YMCA Of Bay City, enhancing young learners' social-emotional growth and early literacy. Expert in adaptive teaching strategies and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Elevated child engagement through creative lesson plans, demonstrating a blend of patience, empathy, and classroom organization skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Toddler Teacher

YMCA Of Bay City
10.2023 - Current
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
  • Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Greatermidland Community Center
11.2019 - 10.2023
  • Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
  • Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
  • Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement and encouragement techniques to motivate students, celebrating their achievements and progress.
  • Developed strong rapport with each student by understanding their unique personalities, strengths, challenges, goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pinconning High School
Pinconning, MI
06.1997

Skills

  • Child-Centered Approach
  • Adaptive Teaching Strategies
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Classroom Organization
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Motor Skills Development
  • Potty Training Assistance
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Loves children
  • Child Safety
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Health and safety
  • Parental Communication
  • First Aid Training
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Special-needs childcare
  • Gentle Discipline
  • Billing

Certification

CDA in Toddlers

Timeline

Lead Toddler Teacher

YMCA Of Bay City
10.2023 - Current

Lead Toddler Teacher

Greatermidland Community Center
11.2019 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Pinconning High School

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