Georgene Darbro
Elkhorn,WI
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator with over 19 years of experience supporting young learners in public education, including 10 years as a 4K teacher and 9 years as an instructional aide. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Reading. Committed to creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments that foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning. Experienced in collaborating with families, supporting diverse learners, and building strong classroom communities where every child can succeed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
4K Teacher
Geneva Joint 4 - Woods School
Lake Geneva, WI
08.2017 - Current
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Planned and led games, reading and activities for groups of children.
- Observed children to record development.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, numbers, rhyming, and letters.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered creative thinking and collaboration among students.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Established a nurturing environment that promoted positive behavior and effective learning experiences.
- Coordinated classroom activities to enhance social skills and emotional development in early learners.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and academic goals.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent enforcement of rules, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Elementary School Aid
Geneva Joint 4 - Woods School
Lake Geneva, WI
08.2012 - 08.2017
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Assisted with smooth and efficient transitions between arrival, room periods, activities, field trips, snacks and departures.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
Special Education Aide
Geneva Joint 1 Star Center
Pell Lake, WI
10.2005 - 05.2009
- Provided special attention to an individual with Down Syndrome needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Aided a child with Down Syndrome in using restroom facilities.
- Supported individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student learning and development.
- Assisted teachers in implementing instructional strategies tailored for diverse learning needs.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
La Crosse, WI05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, WI05-2017
Skills
- Calm and Patient
- Effectively Work With Parents
- Good Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Play-Based Learning
Timeline
4K Teacher
Geneva Joint 4 - Woods School
08.2017 - Current
Elementary School Aid
Geneva Joint 4 - Woods School
08.2012 - 08.2017
Special Education Aide
Geneva Joint 1 Star Center
10.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
University of Wisconsin Superior
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
University of Wisconsin LaCrosse