Elaina Lacqua
Howell Township,NJ
Summary
Welcoming Lead Preschool Teacher who is certified in CPR and first aid. Adept at organizing educational opportunities for children between the ages of 2 and 10. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Precious Angels Preschool
Howell, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- 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 children through entire school day
Family Babysitter
Multiple Families
Howell, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ01.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.2021
High School Diploma -
Howell High School
Farmingdale, NJ06.2019
Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Computer Proficiency
- Class Reading
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Child Abuse Prevention
Health, Safety, Child Growth, and Development
Volunteering
Assistant Coach for Howell Pop Warner Cheerleading team 2016-current
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Precious Angels Preschool
01.2019 - Current
Family Babysitter
Multiple Families
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Georgian Court University
Associate of Arts - Education
Brookdale Community College
High School Diploma -
Howell High School