Friendly and energetic preschool teacher who enjoys working in the early childhood industry. Proven ability to foster safe and positive classroom environment while encouraging students to express their ideas and explore their creativity.
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
7 Years 10 Months
Creative Play Centers | 09.2016 - 07.2024
Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with curriculum and programming to ensure physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of preschool-aged children.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental and health-related problems and discussed them with director, parents, and guardians.
Supervised playground activities to ensure the safety of all students during outdoor play time.
Modeled behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect, and enforce proper boundaries.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regular updates on student's progress.
Attended and participated in staff meetings and required training
Performed office duties diligently and managed Creative Play Centers in accordance with company policies and state licensing standards.
Infant/Toddler I Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
3 Years 9 Months
The Giving Tree Family of Schools | 10.2012 - 07.2016
Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to nurture physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of infants and toddlers.
Attended to infants and toddlers basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing diapers.
Managed The Giving Tree in accordance with company policies and state licensing standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Generalist - Early Childhood - Grade 8
Midland College | Midland, TX | 08-2010
Skills
Classroom Management
Positive reinforcement
Parent-Teacher Communication
Cultural awareness
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
CPR/AED/First-Aid - Adult, Pediatric, Infant Training 05/2023 - 05/2025
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
Creative Play Centers
09.2016 - 07.2024Read More
Infant/Toddler I Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
The Giving Tree Family of Schools
10.2012 - 07.2016Read More
Midland College
Associate of Arts from Generalist - Early Childhood - Grade 8
Assistant Director/Preschool Lead Teacher at Lois Johnson Learning & Childcare CenterAssistant Director/Preschool Lead Teacher at Lois Johnson Learning & Childcare Center