Michelle Maniscalco
RSM,CA
Summary
Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Grace Christian Preschool
Lake Forest, CA
08.2008 - Current
- Helped develop social skills by teaching basic concepts such as sharing, taking turns, listening attentively and following directions.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Read stories to children and encouraged them to participate in discussions about the stories.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress, needs or concerns.
- Conducted assessments of individual student progress in order to identify areas where additional support may be needed.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Demonstrated positive behavior management techniques during classroom instruction.
- Implemented positive behavior support.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff members to assist in creating an atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Assisted in preparing materials for art projects and other educational activities.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily activities, such as eating, dressing and toileting.
- Attended professional development sessions related to early childhood education topics.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Assisted with behavioral issues that arose during class time by providing guidance on appropriate behavior expectations.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring student behavior, supervising playground activities and enforcing rules.
- Interacted with diverse populations of families from various cultures and backgrounds while maintaining cultural sensitivity at all times.
- Encouraged students to express themselves through art, music or drama.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety of the students.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Participated in field trips, special events or community outreach programs designed for young learners.
- Prepared snacks for the children throughout the day according to nutritional guidelines set forth by the school district.
- Provided feedback on student performance both verbally and through written reports.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Organized games and other recreational activities to help foster physical development among young students.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Saddleback Children's Center
RSM, CA
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Helped develop social skills by teaching basic concepts such as sharing, taking turns, listening attentively and following directions.
- Read stories to children and encouraged them to participate in discussions about the stories.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Demonstrated positive behavior management techniques during classroom instruction.
- Implemented positive behavior support.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Assisted in preparing materials for art projects and other educational activities.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily activities, such as eating, dressing and toileting.
- Attended professional development sessions related to early childhood education topics.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Torrance High School
Torrance, CA06-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Child Development
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Curriculum Planning
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Safety Procedures
- Observational Skills
- Calm and Patient
- Social-Emotional Learning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Grace Christian Preschool
08.2008 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Saddleback Children's Center
09.1996 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Torrance High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
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