Grace Hamilton
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Forest Hill Bilingual Preschool, excelling in classroom management and curriculum implementation. Expert in fostering student engagement through innovative lesson planning and activity planning, enhancing bilingualism and cultural awareness. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and behavior management, significantly improving classroom participation and student social development. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Forest Hill Bilingual Preschool
2023.08 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- 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.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting bilingualism, cultural awareness, and global understanding.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
Teacher's Assistant
Grandma's Kidz Childcare Center
2020.09 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Concord, NC05.2025
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Social Development
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Diversity and Inclusion
- IEP support
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Trauma-Informed Training
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Forest Hill Bilingual Preschool
2023.08 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Grandma's Kidz Childcare Center
2020.09 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
- CPR & First Aid
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Trauma-Informed Training
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