Felicia Bennett
Trabuco Canyon,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Preschool Teacher with 24 years of nurturing and educating young minds. Committed to creating a supportive and stimulating environment that fosters children's social, emotional,and cognitive development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills that build open relationships with students, parents, and the school community.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Temple Bat Yam Preschool
09.2011 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed and launched TK program
Pre - K Teacher
Temple Beth Sholom Children's Learning Center
08.2003 - 06.2011
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Kindergarten Teacher
Morasha Day School
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Service Coordinator
Orange County Regional Center
09.2000 - 08.2001
- Created programs for students with special needs
- Secured funding for clients with special needs
- Coordinated client needs with school districts and medical facilities
- Evaluated clients
Pre-K Teacher
Temple Beth Sholom Children's Learning Center
08.1997 - 08.2000
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- conducted parent-teaching conferences
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.1995
Skills
Infant/Child/Adult CPR Certified
Handwriting without Tears
IEP
Alpha Friends
Zoo phonics
PACE
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Temple Bat Yam Preschool
09.2011 - Current
Pre - K Teacher
Temple Beth Sholom Children's Learning Center
08.2003 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Morasha Day School
08.2001 - 06.2003
Service Coordinator
Orange County Regional Center
09.2000 - 08.2001
Pre-K Teacher
Temple Beth Sholom Children's Learning Center
08.1997 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Cal State Long Beach
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