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Grace Martin

Wichita Falls,TX

Summary

Accomplished Preschool Teacher with 3 years of experience. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a nurturing classroom environment, and supporting early childhood development. Objective is to secure a teaching position that allows for continued positive impact on young learners by instilling a love of learning, promoting teamwork, and ensuring academic success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

The Learning Center Preschool
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines
  • Strengthened student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students
  • Developed classroom curriculum, activities, and instructional materials centralized around weekly theme
  • Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in strong home-school connection for each child
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment
  • Participated in professional development activities and stayed up-to-date with latest research and best practices in early childhood education
  • Utilized technology and digital resources to enhance instruction and student engagement

BSN Student Clinical Rotations

Norfolk General Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients
  • Administered close patient care, including checking vital signes and checking telemetry
  • Cared for each patient according to care plan and physician's instructions
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcomes
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support and compassion
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members

Pediatric Home Health Care Aide for Preschooler

Meghan Alexander
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
  • Provided enrichment activities to provide stimulating environment to encourage and promote learning

Junior Volunteer - Child Life Specialist

Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles
  • Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families cultures, values and needs
  • Managed safety and security of all children under care
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote physical and emotional development
  • Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety

Education

Certification - Alternate Teaching Certificate Program

ITeach Texas
Wichita Falls, TX

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Applied Arts And Sciences

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
08.2023

Skills

  • Literacy and Numeracy Teaching Strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Behavior management
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Communication and Listening Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • CPR Certified
  • Brightwheel (LMS)

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

The Learning Center Preschool
08.2021 - Current

BSN Student Clinical Rotations

Norfolk General Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021

Pediatric Home Health Care Aide for Preschooler

Meghan Alexander
08.2018 - 12.2019

Junior Volunteer - Child Life Specialist

Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
06.2016 - 09.2017

Certification - Alternate Teaching Certificate Program

ITeach Texas

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Applied Arts And Sciences

Midwestern State University
Grace Martin