Deanna Kimbley

• Assisted and supervised over 15 children in my pre K class.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support for their childs needs & continuing education strategies getting them ready for Kindergarten.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Gave one-on-one love and attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Followed a christian based curriculum with chapel once a week for a children's service incorporating songs and reading stories.
• Sanitized the classroom, restroom & toys each day to maintain cleanliness.
• Supervised outside, gym and indoor play times with personal interaction in games and such.
• Prepared lunches and taught the children a family serving style with individual responsibilities for them to try on their own.
• Developed & submitted weekly lesson plans including activities to promote learning in a fun way.
• Maintained a organized classroom with centers for the children to rotate and do many fun learning activities to use their imagination while feeling safe.
• Supported students in developing self-esteem, confidence, motivation with observation skills and positive reinforcement for good behaviors.
• Guided students to work on social, emotional and physical skills daily.

I Created & submitted age appropriate lesson plans for children incorporating sensory activities, small and large motor skill development and use of imagination.

• Managed daily routines, achieving developmental milestones with parental collaboration.
• Cultivated a loving and nurturing environment, promoting social and emotional skills.
• Worked with a permanent co-teacher to share responsibilities with diapering, small group activities, outside play as well as preparing snacks and lunches, and group activities together.
• Enhanced children's social abilities by giving children access to numerous play groups and toys. Learning communication and sharing through play in centers like dress up, kitchen, reading nook, painting and more to develop and spark creativity.
• Sanitized classroom surfaces, toys and all supplies daily to keep a germ free and safe environment.
• Used bibs and utensils with meals training children with a hand over hand method and maintain good hygiene for each child.
• Communicated daily with parents and recorded activities on a program called Bright wheel for them to see pictures and videos of our day,
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss their childs progress and classroom behaviors to work together on anything needing addressed.
• Attended classes and trainings multiple times a year geared towards the age group in class, CPR and first aide classes as well.