Gabrielle Cooper
Huntsville
Summary
Early childhood education professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing classroom activities. Proven track record in creating supportive and engaging learning environments. Known for strong collaboration with colleagues and flexibility to adapt to changing classroom needs, emphasizing creativity and patience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Huntsville City Schools First Class Pre-K
12.2021 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with each child under my care, recognizing their unique strengths and areas for growth while supporting their overall well-being at school.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Regularly communicated with parents about their child''s progress, addressing concerns promptly and working together towards shared goals for academic success.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Little Valley Academy
10.2013 - 07.2019
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL12-2021
High School Diploma -
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
Huntsville, AL05-2014
Skills
- Creative lesson delivery
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Observation and documentation
- Creative teaching strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior management
- Instructional adaptation
- Project-based learning
- Language development
- Literacy development
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Huntsville City Schools First Class Pre-K
12.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Little Valley Academy
10.2013 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Athens State University
High School Diploma -
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
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