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Emily Fox

Portland,OR

Summary

Creative and passionate Early Childhood Education professional devoted to supporting the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. Trained in respectful childcare and dedicated to an approach that is brain-and-nervous system aligned and honors children for their individuality. Highly values play-based and child-led childcare models. Committed to forming meaningful relationships with children and families.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

Little Seeds Farm School
01.2023 - Current
  • Created and implemented curriculum and a daily rhythm for a group of 16 children ages 1-5 years
  • Provided enrichment through music, art, and play that supported the social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development of children ages 1-5 years
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and management
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files

Lead Preschool Teacher

Songbird Playschool
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Taught collaboratively with a teaching team in an outdoor setting.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Private Nanny

Carmona-Nance Family
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Cared for three children ages 3, 6, and 9 at the start of care full-time.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children (managed distance learning for 2 school aged children through COVID).
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up.
  • Used positive discipline and respectful childcare practices when faced with challenging behavior.

Assistant Teacher

Wild Lilac Child Development Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided afternoon breaks to teachers in rooms with children ages 6 weeks - 6 years.
  • Assisted in infant classroom by supporting lead teachers with diapering, napping, playing, and cleaning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Portland Community College
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Oregon Connections Academy
05.2020

Skills

  • Experience with Children on the Spectrum
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Knowledge of RIE/Respectful Childcare
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Highly Familiar with Toddler Care
  • Comfortable Working Closely with Families

Certification

Infant and Adult First Aid/CPR Certified

Enrolled in the Central Background Registry

Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Childcare Health and Safety

Food Handler's Card

Discipline With Loving Awareness

Learning In Nature

Infant and Toddler Nutrition

Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder



Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

Little Seeds Farm School
01.2023 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Songbird Playschool
08.2021 - 12.2022

Private Nanny

Carmona-Nance Family
05.2020 - 08.2021

Assistant Teacher

Wild Lilac Child Development Center
09.2019 - 03.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Portland Community College

High School Diploma -

Oregon Connections Academy
Emily Fox