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
Fort Myers, FL
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
Fort Myers, FL
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
Cape Coral, FL
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
Fort Myers, FL
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
Marco Island, FL
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