Grace Hommel Wood
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2023.10 - Current
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities and playtime experiences.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring safe, nurturing environment for all children.
- Achieved high levels of parental satisfaction through open communication and timely updates on their child's growth and development.
- Fostered independence among toddlers by guiding them through self-help tasks such as dressing themselves or cleaning up after snack time.
- Supported language acquisition efforts by introducing new vocabulary words during daily conversations.
- Administered developmental assessments to evaluate each child's progress and identify areas for targeted intervention.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate individual needs, supporting diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
- Trained new staff members in the center's policies and procedures
Assistant Infant Teacher
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2021.09 - 2023.10
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop strategies for addressing individual infant needs and fostering developmental growth.
- Cared for four infants alone while providing consistent care routines including diapering, feeding, and napping while adhering to strict health guidelines.
- Established strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about their child's progress and any concerns that arose.
- Improved classroom organization by creating visually appealing and accessible learning stations tailored to infants' interests and developmental levels.
- Assisted in tracking infant milestones, ensuring timely identification of potential developmental delays or concerns.
- Contributed to a positive classroom atmosphere by displaying warmth, empathy, and patience when interacting with infants, staff, and families.
- Maintained accurate records of infant attendance, meal consumption, diaper changes, and other required documentation for licensing purposes.
- Fostered social-emotional growth among infants by modeling appropriate behaviors such as sharing toys or taking turns during group playtime activities.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the classroom setting by regularly sanitizing toys, surfaces, and equipment according to established procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing classroom needs or unexpected situations, ensuring the well-being of all infants under care.
- Cared for four infants alone, while continuing to maintain accurate records of meal consumption, diaper changes and other
Assistant Two's Teacher
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Floater Teacher
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2020.02 - 2021.01
- Assisted in curriculum development, contributing to improved student outcomes and overall course effectiveness.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Center Grove High School
Greenwood, IN06.2020
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom Organization
- Fine motor skills development
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Diaper Changing Expertise
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Literacy development
Certification
Additional Information
During my Junior and Senior year I had the opportunity to peer tutor the special education students at my high school. I had the privilege of making meaningful relationships with each student. I was able to assist them in course work and work side by side with them as they learned life skills that they would benefit from outside of the classroom.
I was a Cadet Teacher my Senior year. From this experience I gained knowledge of lesson planning, classroom management and behavior management.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2023.10 - Current
Assistant Infant Teacher
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2021.09 - 2023.10
Assistant Two's Teacher
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2021.01 - 2021.09
Floater Teacher
Adventures Childcare And Learning Center
2020.02 - 2021.01
High School Diploma -
Center Grove High School
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