Heather Groenke
Lonsdale,MN
Summary
Compassionate Preschool Teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with 15 years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to God and the Catholic faith first, but also, monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. Supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic School
Webster, MN
08.2019 - Current
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Developed lesson plans based on state standards to ensure academic rigor.
- Instructed students in Catholic faith, basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, and physical education.
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance according to school policies.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Lead Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Academy
Lakeville, MN
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
- Instructed children on basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Florida College
Fort Myers, FL10-2010
Associate of Science - Travel And Hospitality
Minneapolis Business College
Saint Paul, MN10-2002
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Progress Reporting
- First-aid and CPR
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Calm and patient
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Creative lesson planning
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic School
08.2019 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Academy
07.2013 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Florida College
Associate of Science - Travel And Hospitality
Minneapolis Business College
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