Emily L'Hommedieu
Lafayette
Summary
Dynamic Teacher and Administrator with a proven track record at Off Broadway Preschool Of Fine Arts, successfully earning a Level 5 Colorado Shines Rating. Expert in curriculum development and relationship building, I foster inclusive environments and enhance student learning through creative programming and effective communication. Passionate about early childhood education and equity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director
Off Broadway Preschool Of Fine Arts
01.2015 - Current
- Designed, opened and implemented a new, arts-focused program for preschool aged children in Downtown Boulder.
- Led and prepared staff for Colorado Shines Rating (Awarded Level 5) in Fall of 2024, gathering and submitting all forms.
- Planned and implemented literacy and discovery-based classroom curricula in collaboration with team members.
- Implemented kindergarten-readiness assessments.
- Led Parent-Teacher Conferences twice yearly.
- Taught music, art, and yoga classes weekly.
- Planned and implemented school wide musical/theatrical performances and art-gallery shows.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication, regular progress updates and organizing of social groups.
- Led staff training sessions on early childhood education best practices, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Established partnerships with community organizations, providing resources and enrichment opportunities for students and families.
- Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Children's Education Director
Pine Street Church Boulder
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Researched, designed and implemented a progressive spiritual education program for preschool through middle school aged children.
- Renovated children's education spaces to be modern and welcoming.
- Planned and implemented special programming involving the entire church community.
Elementary Music Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music, following the district's curricular goals.
- Planned, prepared and implemented grade-wide performances, integrating instrumental highlights and staging.
- Led extra-curricular handbell and vocal choirs.
- Collaborated with teammates to provide meaningful field-trip opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NYMaster of Music Education - Music Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- Child development expertise
- Team collaboration
- Special needs support
- Curriculum planning and development
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Classroom leadership
- Parent-teacher communication
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Certified early childhood education coach
Certification
Colorado Professional Teacher License- 24503947
- Music (Grades K-12)
- Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8)
Early Childhood Coach Initial Credential
Colorado Large Center Director License- PDIS-0000110489
Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0
- Level 6
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool Director
Off Broadway Preschool Of Fine Arts
01.2015 - Current
Children's Education Director
Pine Street Church Boulder
08.2012 - 03.2015
Elementary Music Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
SUNY At Fredonia
Master of Music Education - Music Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
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