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Cristy Booker

Cristy Booker

Preschool Teacher
Junction City,KS

Summary

Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings almost 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.

Proactive and caring worker with almost 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

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.

Caring Teacher with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care.

Dependable Teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Reliable Childcare professional talented at creating safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Offering 20 years of childcare experience with excellent knowledge in CPR and first aid.

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Immanuel Lutheran Child Care Center
Junction City, KS
03.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
  • Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Laundry Worker

Penn Enterprises
Junction City, KS
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
  • Followed equipment operation and service manuals when necessary.
  • Operated steam and flat iron pressers to keep clothes wrinkle-free.
  • Used hand-held machines to sterilize, spot clean and dry items.
  • Kept detailed equipment service records for employee reference.

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Kansas Kids Daycare Center
Junction City, KS
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Teacher 18months to 2.5 Years Old

Sunny Day Academy
Dublin, Ohio
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • 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.
  • Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Teacher's Assistant

Warren East CDC
Fort Riley , KS
03.2013 - 07.2013
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.

Teacher's Assistant

TFICDC
Junction City, KS
06.2012 - 02.2013
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.

Teacher 3-5 Years Old

Geary County Head Start
Junction City, KS
09.2004 - 07.2012
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Daycare Worker

Kids Care Daycare
Junction City, KS
06.2002 - 08.2004
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 8 children.

Education

N/A - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2015

N/A - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
03.2011

Skills

  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Child Safety
  • Imaginative Play Promotion
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Parental Communication
  • Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Progress Reporting
  • Disciplinary Enforcement
  • Filing and Classroom Organization
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Educational Material Development
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Gentle Discipline
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Nurturing Approach
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Activity Demonstrations
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Caring and Understanding
  • Positive Role Model
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Child Care
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Child CPR
  • Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
  • Class Reading
  • Classroom Rules Establishment
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Social Development Activities
  • Child Development Milestones
  • Classroom Supplies Ordering
  • Behavioral Instruction
  • Cognitive Development
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Activity Planning

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Immanuel Lutheran Child Care Center
03.2022 - Current

Laundry Worker

Penn Enterprises
09.2020 - 01.2022

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Kansas Kids Daycare Center
08.2017 - 09.2018

Teacher 18months to 2.5 Years Old

Sunny Day Academy
06.2015 - 05.2017

Teacher's Assistant

Warren East CDC
03.2013 - 07.2013

Teacher's Assistant

TFICDC
06.2012 - 02.2013

Teacher 3-5 Years Old

Geary County Head Start
09.2004 - 07.2012

Daycare Worker

Kids Care Daycare
06.2002 - 08.2004

N/A - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University

N/A - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Cristy BookerPreschool Teacher
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