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Elizabeth Turks

Henderson,NV

Summary

Child development professional with history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Vacaville Christian Schools
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Created and executed engaging lesson plans for a diverse classroom of 12 to 24 students
  • Cultivated students' interest in diverse subjects like letter recognition, phonemic awareness, math, science, and history by implementing engaging hands- on activities
  • Develop diverse lesson plans tailored to meet the unique academic needs of students, encompassing both independent and team-based learning
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively



Preschool Teacher

Stepping Stone River Life
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.

Education

Master of Science - Child Development

Capella University
MN
12-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University
CA
12-2012

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent communication
  • Curriculum planning
  • Classroom organization
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Behavior modeling
  • Student engagement and development

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Vacaville Christian Schools
07.2022 - 09.2024

Preschool Teacher

Stepping Stone River Life
01.2021 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Child Development

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University