Dawn Holloway
McCordsville,IN
Summary
Friendly and energetic Prek teacher with 15 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Prek Teacher
Horizon Christian School
Indianapolis, IN
05.2007 - Current
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Education
No Degree - Journalism, Broadcast
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Individual Student Instruction
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Constructive Feedback
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Housekeeping Duties
- Nurturing Environment
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- State Certification and Accreditation
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Prek Teacher
Horizon Christian School
05.2007 - Current
No Degree - Journalism, Broadcast
Purdue University