Eleanor Cooper
Kalamazoo
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Delton Kellogg Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Develops strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Develops weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintains an organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designs creative lesson plans that incorporate hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Strengthens communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Assistant Teacher
Adventures Learning Centers
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
Sales Associate and Sales Lead
Build-a-Bear Workshop
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Aided in sales, bear building, and register
- Has experience in both opening and closing the store with and without guidance of a manager
- Familiar with inventory procedures
- Comfortable with engaging in conversation with customers of all ages
- Experience in Covid-19 safety procedures
- Sufficient in onboarding and training new employees.
Bank of America Student Leader
Kids Food Basket
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Placed as an intern at Kids Food Basket and worked with every department including: Financials & Grant applications
- Worked with volunteers in the Sack Supper Packing room & on the urban farm
- Helped move facilities
- Aided in checking in volunteers including taking phone calls
- Worked offsite with & without other staffers to assist in bag decorating activities
- Worked closely with Afton DeVos & Bridget Whitney on how nonprofits function.
After School Nanny
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
- Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2027
High School Diploma -
Lowell Senior High School
Lowell, MI05.2019
Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Behavior management techniques
- Detail-oriented
- Child supervision
- Cheerful and energetic
- Approachable
- Talented leader
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Delton Kellogg Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Adventures Learning Centers
10.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate and Sales Lead
Build-a-Bear Workshop
11.2019 - 09.2023
Bank of America Student Leader
Kids Food Basket
06.2019 - 08.2019
After School Nanny
09.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Lowell Senior High School
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