Dina Russell

Preschool Lead Teacher/director

Boys and Girls club of central NH

Concord, NH

01.2021 - Current

Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
Led classroom activities to promote social and emotional development.
Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive environment.
Organized educational materials and resources for effective teaching.
Mentored new teachers on best practices in early childhood education.
Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and development.
Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Maintained attendance records.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher/director

Education

Certificate 18 Credits - Early Childhood Education

CDA Preschool -

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

CDA - Lead Preschool Teacher

Skills

Accomplishments

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher/director

Certificate 18 Credits - Early Childhood Education

CDA Preschool -

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

CDA - Lead Preschool Teacher

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