Erica Glidden
Portland,ME
Summary
Creative and confident early childhood education teacher, excelling in activity planning and supporting children's individual needs. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and creating strong classroom communities, as well as consistently helping students achieve developmental milestones.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Youth And Family Outreach
10.2022 - Current
- Used the Creative Curriculum to create unique activities based off the childcare centers monthly themes.
- Maintained up to date student assessments on Teaching Strategies.
- Developed strong parent relationships through daily Remind app messaging, parent teacher conferences and daily conversations.
- Successfully and independently designed a brand new classroom space.
- Collaborated with Co-Lead to create a classroom environment that fostered independence, offered unique approaches to learning, and created an incredibly strong classroom community.
- Worked with students of varying English speaking abilities, and children in the process of diagnosis for developmental disorders, fostering their growth and creating unique approaches to support their learning.
Assistant Infant Teacher
Youth And Family Outreach
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with Lead Teacher in classroom to organize and execute daily activities for students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Maintained an organized and hygienic classroom.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME08.2025
Skills
- Documentation and Assessments
- Special Needs Support
- Child Safety
- CPR and First Aid
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Youth And Family Outreach
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Infant Teacher
Youth And Family Outreach
08.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Kennebec Valley Community College