Holly Preston
Saint Augustine
Summary
Compassionate VPK Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in early childhood education, curriculum development, and classroom management. Excel using empathy, communication, and patience to foster supportive learning environments. Strengths include strong communication, classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering relationships with parents and staff to enhance student success. Significant impact made in previous roles by implementing innovative teaching methods to promote active learning and development among students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VPK Teacher
Christ’s Church Academy Preschool
Jacksonville
09.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Focused on the 5 learning domains of early childhood education while adapting to each child’s individual needs.
- Facilitated a “whole child” approach to learning, with high regard to the 4 main learning styles in early childhood education.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive, creative and fun learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and create engaging teaching strategies.
- Observed children to proactively identify potential developmental delays and provided support to families as they worked with resources to evaluate. Collaborated with families and experts to incorporate new learning strategies to adapt to the child’s individual needs.
- Utilized ClassDojo platform to foster effective family communication, crucial to home-school partnerships, which led to a school-wide implementation.
Teaching Artist
Kidz Art
Ponte Vedra
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Encouraged student creativity through the exploration of a variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage.
- Instructed classes on techniques including color theory, composition, perspective drawing, figure drawing, and printmaking.
- Adapted existing curriculum materials and created new ones when necessary based on student needs. Students ranged from grades k-5, creating the need to adapt the curriculum to varying skill levels.
Teaching Artist
Limelight Theatre Education
Saint Augustine
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Contractual Position
- Worked as an Assistant Director, Summer Camp Director, Stage Manager
- Worked with children ranging in age from 5-15 to produce a full theatrical production culminating in performances
- Assisted in any capacity as needed, such as scene painting, makeup, costumes, etc.
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Christ’s Church Academy Preschool
Jacksonville
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted lead teachers in a 4 classroom suite with lesson planning and classroom activities.
- Assisted 4 lead teachers in project and worksheet preparation.
- Supervised children during playtime and ensured safety protocols.
- Supported individualized learning for students with diverse needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05-1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Curriculum adaptation
- Family communication
Timeline
Teaching Artist
Limelight Theatre Education
12.2016 - 12.2019
VPK Teacher
Christ’s Church Academy Preschool
09.2016 - Current
Teaching Artist
Kidz Art
09.2016 - 05.2022
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Christ’s Church Academy Preschool
10.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania