Friendly and energetic Early childhood educator with 20 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
11.2010 - Current
Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
Skills
Classroom Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Lesson Planning
Gross Motor Skills
Sensory Activities
Curriculum Planning
Fine Motor Skills
Behavioral modeling
Outdoor Play
Motor Skill Development
Curriculum Development
Developmental needs
Individualized support
Play-Based Learning
Child CPR and First Aid
Child Development
Fine Motor Skill Development
Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Early Childhood Development
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
11.2010 - Current
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education