Holly Cargill
Bryan,TX
Summary
Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
School for Little People
06.2021 - Current
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Kindergarten Teacher
School for Little People
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Pre-K Teacher
School for Little People
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Mentored new teachers in the Pre-K program, sharing insights and resources to help them succeed in their roles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication, resulting in a stronger support system for student success.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Kindergarten Teacher
La Vernia ISD
11.2011 - 05.2017
- Organize and create learning plans using manipulatives, inquiry learning, and cooperative learning strategies that reflect the use of differentiated instruction
- Incorporate the use of technology to strengthen the learning process and address students' individual learning styles
- Collaborate with team members, administration, and other faculty members to ensure that instructional goals, objectives, and methods are meeting the needs of all students
- Create and enforce a successful classroom management system
- Create a positive environment in which all children can be successful
- Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community
- Served as the General Education Teacher in the Kindergarten Inclusion classroom
- Member of Math, Science and Social Studies Curriculum Team
- Member of the Literacy Collaboration Team
- Member of the Science and Math Textbook selection committee
- Served as a grade level chairperson
Pre-K Teacher
Mumford ISD
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Assisted with developing and implementing a Pre-K curriculum
- Organized and created learning plans using manipulatives, inquiry learning, and cooperative learning strategies
- Created and enforced a successful classroom management system
- Created a positive environment in which all children could be successful
- Assisted with training new Pre-K teachers and aides
- Incorporated the use of technology to strengthen the learning process and address individual students' learning styles
- Established and maintained open communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors
- Collaborated with team members, administration, and other faculty members to ensure that instructional goals, objectives, and methods are meeting the needs of all students
Education
M.Ed. - Early Childhood
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2014
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
School for Little People
06.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
School for Little People
06.2020 - 05.2021
Pre-K Teacher
School for Little People
08.2017 - 05.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
La Vernia ISD
11.2011 - 05.2017
Pre-K Teacher
Mumford ISD
08.2007 - 05.2011
M.Ed. - Early Childhood
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education
Texas A&M University
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