Jamie Gilman
Templeton,MA
Summary
An enthusiastic, caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a creative and fun environment that is stimulating, comforting, and appropriate to children's abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay Home Mom & Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Templeton, MA
2001 - Current
- Organization and time management.
- Creative problem solving.
- Emergency preparedness.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under extreme pressure and circumstances.
- Prioritizing.
- Budget management.
- Positive outlook.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Incredible multi-tasking ability.
Preschool Teacher
Little Wonders Childcare & Learning Center
Rutland, MA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through the entire school day
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
Infant/Toddler Teacher
YMCA Daycare
Southbridge, MA
06.1998 - 02.2001
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Implemented curriculum.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
David Prouty High School
Spencer, Massachusetts1999
Other - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
Skills
- Experienced Daycare and Preschool Teacher with a passion for teaching children of all ages through play, music and dance
- Hands on classroom experience with Early Childhood Education
- Excellent knowledge of the principles of child growth and development
- Excellent communication skills with children, co-workers and families
- Creative, enthusiastic and dedicated
- Very patient and able to handle difficult situations, parental concerns, special needs children and high needs infants
- Educated in Child Psychology, Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Issues and Dynamics and Human Development: Conception through Adolescence
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little Wonders Childcare & Learning Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Infant/Toddler Teacher
YMCA Daycare
06.1998 - 02.2001
Stay Home Mom & Childcare Provider
Self Employed
2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
David Prouty High School
Other - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
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