Cristi Wood
Spencer Owen Community Schools
Spencer,IN
21
years of professional experience
Dedicated and patient educator with over a decade of experience in early childhood education. Expertise in parent-teacher collaboration and tailored instructional strategies to enhance student learning. Aiming to cultivate a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Work History
Pre-K Instructor
3 Years 11 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address developmental concerns.
- Assessed student progress through observation and tailored instructional strategies accordingly.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
11 Years 5 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's individual needs and progress.
- Mentored junior teachers by providing guidance on classroom management and teaching strategies.
Developmental Therapist
9 Years 3 Months- Developed individualized therapy plans to support children's developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with families to implement effective home-based strategies for skill enhancement.
- Monitored progress and adjusted interventions based on ongoing assessments.
- Facilitated multi-disciplinary team meetings to align therapy goals and share best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Family Life
Skills
Early childhood education
Patience and empathy
Music and movement
Curriculum planning
Parent-teacher communication
Child development
Special needs support
Social-emotional learning
Creative lesson planning
Classroom management
Parent communication
Play-based learning
Timeline
Pre-K Instructor
Spencer Owen Community Schools
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Lead Pre-K Teacher
SCCAP/Head Start
03.2011 - 08.2022Read More
Developmental Therapist
First Steps
05.2005 - 08.2014Read More
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science from Child Development/Family Life
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