Emilija Paipolaite
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with a passion for fostering a positive learning environment. Possessing a deep understanding of educational principles. Committed to inspiring students and fostering academic growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Prekindergarten Teacher
Early Childhood Learning
11.2024 - Current
- Leading a classroom of seventeen children between the ages of three and five and ensuring their well being at all times
- Nurturing preschoolers developmentally and implementing the Creative Curriculum as well as applying engaging developmentally appropriate lessons to ensure kindergarten readiness
- Assessing and documenting progress and collaborating with parents regularly including ensuring that students have all the resources they need for success
Life Skills Teacher
Tice Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead a classroom of exceptional education kindergarten to second grade students and managed support staff
- Researched and designed engaging lessons that align to educational standards and are adapted and modified to meet student needs while incorporating skills necessary for increased independence of students daily
- Developed and implemented individual education programs and behavior intervention plans as well as performed progress monitoring of goals and worked on individual education program goals daily
Paraprofessional
Tice Elementary School/Colonial Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Lead small group instruction to reinforce skills taught by the teacher
- Supported the teacher in any tasks associated with teaching, preparing materials, and managing the classroom
ESE Paraprofessional
Diplomat Elementary School
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted the teacher with managing a classroom of ten children with varying special needs
- Provided small group instruction to reinforce lessons taught by the teacher and assessed student comprehension
- Supervised half the class during physical education, music, and art
- Performed diapering and all other tasks as assigned by the teacher
Math and Literacy Tutor
Gigi's Playhouse- Down Syndrome Achievement Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and implemented engaging weekly one-hour lesson plans for four individuals who have Down syndrome to ensure progress toward outlined learning and development outcomes
- Assessed the content knowledge of students prior to beginning the tutoring term and monitoring progress after each session
- Assigned homework and collaborated with parents' weekly to create an efficient learning plan for each student
Summer Camp Volunteer
Frank E. Mackle Community Park
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Aided Camp Counselors in the management of first to fifth grade field trips and facilitated daily tasks and activities for a group of twenty 1st-3rd grade campers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL08.2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Temporary Exceptional Student Education Educator Certificate 2024-05-08 to 2028-06-30
- Temporary Preschool Education Educator Certificate 2024-10-02 to 2028-06-30
Timeline
Head Start Prekindergarten Teacher
Early Childhood Learning
11.2024 - Current
Life Skills Teacher
Tice Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional
Tice Elementary School/Colonial Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
ESE Paraprofessional
Diplomat Elementary School
08.2022 - 01.2023
Math and Literacy Tutor
Gigi's Playhouse- Down Syndrome Achievement Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Camp Volunteer
Frank E. Mackle Community Park
07.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Florida Gulf Coast University
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