Debra Balow
Plymouth
Summary
Experienced preschool lead teacher with exceptional classroom management and effective communication skills. Focused on fostering a nurturing environment and individualized student support to enhance cognitive and social growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Holy Trinity Church-Tiny Tots
Livonia, MI
09.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social growth in preschool children.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged exploration and creativity among students.
- Implemented daily schedules to ensure structured learning experiences and smooth classroom operations.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Assessed individual student needs, adapting teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes consistently.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Plymouth Canton Community Schools
Plymouth, MI
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Reinforce lessons in reading, writing, and math for individuals or small groups.
- Co-teach lesson components as directed by the teacher.
- Assist with lesson plan implementation and development.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group assistance with learning and social skills.
- Supervise students during playtime, recess, and field trips.
- Assist with maintaining a comfortable and organized learning environment.
Education
Early Childhood Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MIBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kansas University
Lawrence, KS05-1993
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Excellent classroom management
- Detail Oriented
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Holy Trinity Church-Tiny Tots
09.2018 - Current
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Plymouth Canton Community Schools
09.2012 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Schoolcraft College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kansas University