Farrah Ungerer
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with a background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics, and positive feedback from parents and staff. Experienced in fast-paced environments, and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure, and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Little friends preschool
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Led daily prayer and Bible lessons.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Cultivated a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Evaluated students.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Provide a stimulating classroom environment, incorporating multi-grade level strategies into the curriculum.
- Observed children to record development.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
Teaching Assistant
Little Friends Preschool
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Conducted literature and resource research to support classroom projects.
Secretary
Morningside Academy
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Sent and distributed mail and parcels.
- Compiled data from various sources into clear, concise reports that could be used by management for decision-making purposes.
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
- Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report data.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Ordered office supplies to purchase items and maintain appropriate levels.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Greeted visitors and directed to appropriate location or person.
- Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Operated office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
- Anticipated leadership needs by preparing or gathering records, reports and correspondence.
- Assisted with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
- Provided assistance with onboarding new employees by preparing orientation materials.
- Produced and distributed memos, newsletters, and other forms of communication.
- Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Managed staff calendars and coordinated travel, meeting and hotel accommodations.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion.
- Scheduled meetings and sent invitations specifying time and location.
Education
GED -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL07-2010
CDA - Early Learning And Child Care
Department of Family and Children
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Creative teaching
- Social skills development
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Professional development
- Child safety procedures
- Activity planning
- Supply management
- Certified in early childhood education
- Inclusive lesson adaptation
- Group and individual instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Student counseling
- Social skill building
- Early numeracy
- Early literacy development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
- Calm and patient
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Early childhood education
- Development observation
- Social-emotional learning
- Empathy and compassion
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Early Literacy Skills
- Language skills development
- Performance assessment
- Children's literature
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- School policy and rules enforcement
- Student learning support
- Conflict resolution
- Enforce classroom rules
Custom
- As a woman of God, being able to lead children to Jesus is not only something I feel God has called me to do. It is my passion. I am a mother of three children, one with ADHD, I have learned one of my biggest strengths I have as a Teacher/Aid is compassion and patience with all of the students individual needs. Watching my students grow in spiritually and academically is a fulfillment and blessing.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little friends preschool
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Little Friends Preschool
08.2023 - 07.2024
Secretary
Morningside Academy
08.2022 - 06.2023
GED -
Indian River State College
CDA - Early Learning And Child Care
Department of Family and Children
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