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Elizabeth Redman

Oshkosh,WI

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Tender Love & Care, adept at fostering student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing classroom management strategies, while demonstrating patience and critical thinking to support diverse learners' needs. Committed to creating nurturing educational environments.

Dutiful Assistant Teacher experienced in supplementing logistics and learning-support to promote productive classroom environments. Expert abilities in student assessment, classroom management management and cultivation of positive student behaviors. Lends critical support to lesson and curriculum planning. Offers thorough understanding of nuanced details and unique considerations of student needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

UWO Head Start
Oshkosh, WI
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in designing and implementing individualized education plans for children.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to enhance classroom management strategies.
  • Supported assessment and documentation of student progress and development.
  • Facilitated engaging learning activities to promote cognitive and social skills.
  • Doing weekly cleaning list.
  • Prepping for the following week
  • Developed positive relationships with children, fostering a nurturing environment.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.

Childcare Provider

Parent Connections
Oshkosh, WI
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children in care.
  • Developed and implemented engaging educational programs tailored to diverse learning needs.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding child development and daily progress updates.
  • Coordinated playtime activities, fostering social skills and teamwork among children.

Provide child care services while parents are taking continuing education courses. Provide a safe and loving environment for each child.

Communicated with parents for individual children’s needs. Followed employer policy.

Lead Teacher

Tender Love & Care
Oshkosh, WI
11.2010 - 07.2021

Lead teacher in the 3/4 year old classroom. Plan activities and lesson plans according to children’s individual development and needs. Conduct ongoing assessments and observations of children to plan individual and classroom goals. Communicate and work closely with parents and coworkers to meet children’s educational and personal needs. Provide a safe, caring, comfortable, and educational environment. Follow DCF and YoungStar guidelines and center policy. Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards. Mentored and trained junior teachers to enhance classroom management techniques. Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement. Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted student engagement and participation. Collaborated with parents and guardians to discuss student performance and educational strategies. Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school. Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth. Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student. Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success. Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs. Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs. Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior. Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Assistant Teacher

The Learning Garden
Oshkosh, WI
11.2010 - 09.2017

Assistant teacher in the 2 year old room. Collaborated with the lead teacher to implement activities and goals. Communicate and work closely with parents and coworkers to meet children’s educational and personal needs. Provide a safe, caring, comfortable, and educational environment. Follow DCF and YoungStar guidelines and center policy. Organized classroom materials and resources to streamline lesson preparation. Participated in training sessions to stay updated on educational best practices. Mentored new staff on effective teaching techniques and classroom routines. Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
05-2020

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Behavior management
  • Oral communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Communication,
  • Team Building,
  • Leadership,
  • Creative Thinking,
  • Problem-Solving
  • Patience
  • Critical Thinking Organization
  • Perseverance
  • Microsoft and Google programs

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

UWO Head Start
08.2021 - Current

Childcare Provider

Parent Connections
07.2021 - 08.2021

Lead Teacher

Tender Love & Care
11.2010 - 07.2021

Assistant Teacher

The Learning Garden
11.2010 - 09.2017

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Fox Valley Technical College
Elizabeth Redman