Heather Ryan
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
With warm and nurturing personality, I excel in creating engaging and supportive learning environments for young children. Possesses foundational knowledge in child development and early education, complemented by skills in classroom management and lesson planning. Dedicated to fostering positive and enriching educational experience that promotes children's growth and curiosity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
Suncoast Community School
04.2023 - Current
- Lead Vpk teacher
- Developed and implemented engaging weekly lesson plans and assessments to support early childhood development
- Ensured the health, safety, and well-being of all children by maintaining a nurturing and secure classroom environment
- Communicated regularly with parents to address concerns and provide feedback on their child's progress
- Managed classroom organization, including routine cleaning, decoration, and restocking of essential supplies
- Taught foundational learning, social-emotional skills, and daily living skills to promote children's overall growth and readiness for future educational settings
- Assisted and supervised 11+ children through the entire school day.
Preschool Teacher
Sunshine Academy
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging weekly lesson plans and assessments to support early childhood development
- Ensured the health, safety, and well-being of all children by maintaining a nurturing and secure classroom environment
- Communicated regularly with parents to address concerns and provide feedback on their child's progress
- Managed classroom organization, including routine cleaning, decoration, and restocking of essential supplies
- Taught foundational learning, social-emotional skills, and daily living skills to promote children's overall growth and readiness for future educational settings
- Assisted and supervised 11+ children through the entire school day.
Guest Services
Courtyard by Marriott
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Checking guests in and out
- Taking care of any needs of the guest
- Answering phones and taking reservations
- Ringing up and checking people out with market place items
- Handing guests questions and concerns
- Restocking market place and guest supplies
- Basic customer service
- Hired, trained and managed team of 2 Guest Services Representatives successfully.
Preschool Teacher
Sunshine Academy LLC.
04.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging weekly lesson plans and assessments to support early childhood development
- Ensured the health, safety, and well-being of all children by maintaining a nurturing and secure classroom environment
- Communicated regularly with parents to address concerns and provide feedback on their child's progress
- Managed classroom organization, including routine cleaning, decoration, and restocking of essential supplies
- Taught foundational learning, social-emotional skills, and daily living skills to promote children's overall growth and readiness for future educational settings
- Assisted and supervised 11+ children through the entire school day.
Fruit Expert
Edible Arrangements
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Make arrangements
- Answering phone calls
- Running cash register
- Taking arrangement orders
- Opening and closing store
- Basic customer service
- Slicing, dipping, and putting away orders
- Assisted in training 3 employees on tasks to raise the quality of work for the entire team.
Hostess
Jts Seafood Shack
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Sat guests
- Rolled silver wear
- Sold merchandise
- Assisted with to-go
- Helped with guests' questions and concerns
- Answered phone calls
- Supported the needs of wait staff who attended to the specific needs of countless customers daily for the restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL 01.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL 01.2021 - 12.2021
Skills
Early childhood education
Social skills development
Curriculum planning
Age-appropriate assessment
Conflict resolution techniques
Afterschool program leadership
Certification
First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
Suncoast Community School
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida
01.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Sunshine Academy
05.2021 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
State College of Florida
01.2021 - 12.2021
Guest Services
Courtyard by Marriott
08.2020 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
Sunshine Academy LLC.
04.2016 - 08.2020
Fruit Expert
Edible Arrangements
07.2015 - 04.2016
Hostess
Jts Seafood Shack
03.2015 - 04.2016
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