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Heather Sparkia

Lansing

Summary

Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Okemos Kids Club, specializing in creative teaching strategies and effective parent-teacher communication. Skilled in child assessment and fostering social-emotional learning, I have successfully developed engaging lesson plans that enhance literacy and mathematics skills, ensuring a nurturing environment for diverse learners.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Okemos Kids Club
07.2019 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting emotional and social development.
  • Implemented age-appropriate activities enhancing cognitive skills and creativity.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's progress and address concerns.
  • Established clear routines, encouraging independence and responsibility among students.
  • Monitored individual student progress, adapting strategies for effective learning outcomes.
  • Maintained classroom organization, ensuring safety and accessibility of materials.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Assistant Lead Teacher

Okemos Kids Club
08.2014 - 07.2019
  • Facilitated engaging learning experiences for diverse student populations.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
  • Mentored and supported junior teaching staff in classroom management strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to enhance student academic performance.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Participated in curriculum development initiatives to improve educational outcomes.

Server

City Limits Bowling Alley
04.2010 - 08.2014
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and foster repeat business.
  • Coordinated food and beverage orders with kitchen staff for timely service and accuracy.
  • Trained new team members on restaurant protocols, menu items, and customer engagement techniques.
  • Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate handling of transactions and balancing at shift end.

MSU Dining Hall Worker

MSU
09.2008 - 02.2010
  • Prepared and served meals in compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to streamline food service operations.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining hall facilities.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal delivery during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff on proper food handling and service protocols.

Education

Capitol City Baptist
Holt, MI
05-2010

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Special needs support
  • Early childhood education
  • Literacy development
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Child assessment
  • First aid and CPR
  • Language development
  • Social-emotional learning

Certification

CDA certificate

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Okemos Kids Club
07.2019 - Current

Assistant Lead Teacher

Okemos Kids Club
08.2014 - 07.2019

Server

City Limits Bowling Alley
04.2010 - 08.2014

MSU Dining Hall Worker

MSU
09.2008 - 02.2010

Capitol City Baptist

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