Haley Pease
Richmond,VA
Summary
Professional educator with comprehensive experience in early childhood education. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering inclusive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve optimal results. Known for effective communication, patience, and nurturing approach that supports both students and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Early Lead Preschool Teacher
The Growing Years - Apex, NC
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively reducing disruptions during instructional time while promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Lead Teacher
Bundle of Joy
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Plan creative activities such as singing, playing, dancing, and arts and crafts
- Coordinate daily games and fun activities for three- and four- year-old students
- Greeted and helped students prepare for each day’s activities
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding any behavioral issues or developmental concerns
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Develop strong and lasting relationships with parents and children
- Fostered a warm and caring atmosphere in the classroom to ensure the children felt safe and loved at school
- Maintain progress notes that evaluate the health, behavior, and development of the children
- Recorded and evaluated each child’s performance
- Taught a class of 21 students aged between 3 and 4 years old
- Used varied teaching strategies to provide an interactive atmosphere, enabling students to develop learning skills
- Adapt provided lesson plans to students’ unique learning needs
- Utilize play-based learning techniques to increase student interest in the subject material and facilitate personal and academic growth
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Lead Teacher
Grace Covenant Child Development Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintain attendance and progress records for weekly reports
- Greeted and helped students prepare for each day’s activities
- Deliver fun, interactive, and creative lessons to a group of 3-4- year-olds with an average of 10 students per class
- Develop a lasting relationship with parents and children through daily communication
- Recorded and evaluated each child’s performance
- Engage students with interactive science models and experiments
- Resolved conflicts among students and taught emotional coping skills to aid personal growth and development
- Met with parents and teachers during conferences to discuss academic performance, areas of improvement, and behavioral issues
- Build learning environments centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to facilitate a safe learning experience that encapsulates cultural awareness
Education
Early Childhood Development AAS - Early Childhood Education
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05.2024
Early Childhood Education CSC -
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
05.2024
Early Childhood Education Advanced CSC - Early Childhood Development
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
05.2024
Advanced Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, VA06.2017
Skills
- Identifying individual needs of children
- Understanding of early childhood learning concepts
- Communication with parents and children
- Customized care for preschoolers
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Student-centered learning
- Encouraging divergent thinking
- Proficient in childcare management software
- Experience with diverse student populations
Awards
- 05/01/23, Dean's List, Reynold's Community College recognized Haley Pease for academic excellence in achieving a grade point average of 3.2 for the semester.
Timeline
Lead Early Lead Preschool Teacher
The Growing Years - Apex, NC
07.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher
Bundle of Joy
03.2021 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Grace Covenant Child Development Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
Early Childhood Education CSC -
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Early Childhood Education Advanced CSC - Early Childhood Development
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Advanced Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Early Childhood Development AAS - Early Childhood Education
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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