Debra Mentuck
Marblehead,MA
Summary
Compassionate Lead Preschool Teacher with expertise in fostering nurturing environments for children of diverse abilities. Skilled in promoting emotional, physical, and cognitive development while effectively collaborating with parents to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to documenting student growth and supporting social-emotional learning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher/ Assistant Director
C.A.R.E. Corp.
Beverly Farms, MA, Massachusetts
07.2017 - Current
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Fostered a nurturing environment, enhancing children's social and emotional skills, promoting overall well-being.
- Encouraged understanding of others and good manners, instructing children in key social development behaviors.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to parents, ensuring clear communication of children's development.
Lead Preschool Teacher / Assistant Director
Children Aboard Rainbow Express Inc.
Beverly, MA
11.2009 - 06.2017
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
Lead Teacher Preschool
Peabody/Lynnfield YMCA
Lynnfield, Massachusetts
09.2004 - 08.2009
- Led classroom activities to promote social and emotional development among students.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
Education
Early Childhood Education
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MASkills
Early childhood education
- Child assessment
- Compliance management
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Curriculum development
Certification
- EEC certified- Preschool Lead Teacher, Toddler Teacher and Director 1
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher/ Assistant Director
C.A.R.E. Corp.
07.2017 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher / Assistant Director
Children Aboard Rainbow Express Inc.
11.2009 - 06.2017
Lead Teacher Preschool
Peabody/Lynnfield YMCA
09.2004 - 08.2009
Early Childhood Education
North Shore Community College