Francine Washington
Trenton,MI
Summary
Francine Washington is a skilled educator with expertise in K-3rd grade education. She implements a Self Development Program utilizing the Abeka Curriculum to enrich the learning journey of elementary students and foster Early Childhood Education and School Readiness. Emphasizing the significance of forming strong relationships with families, she nurtures children's growth and development. Additionally, she employs innovative strategies to effectively address behavior concerns.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Home School Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Home School
09.2016 - Current
- 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 Teachers and Parents to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Daycare/Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Little Blessings 24 Hour Daycare
10.2014 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented the Abeka Curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Home School/K-3rd Grade/Teacher
Home School
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Daycare/Preschool Teacher
Little Blessings Daycare
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Used Abeka Curriculum and incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, for students, while building a sense of community within the classroom.
Teacher
Home School
09.1995 - 06.2004
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support by creating and developing lesson plans to meet students' Academic needs.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Us Career Institute
Colorado 12.2024
GED -
Bright School
Highland Park, MI05.1993
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Reading
- Student assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Child Development
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Music and Movement
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Individualized Education Plans
Timeline
Home School Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Home School
09.2016 - Current
Daycare/Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Little Blessings 24 Hour Daycare
10.2014 - 06.2016
Home School/K-3rd Grade/Teacher
Home School
10.2010 - 06.2014
Daycare/Preschool Teacher
Little Blessings Daycare
08.2008 - 06.2010
Teacher
Home School
09.1995 - 06.2004
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Us Career Institute
GED -
Bright School
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