Jennifer Morton
Rock Hill,South Carolina
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 9 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Personable preschool teacher with excellent class control and discipline. Focused on emotional, physical and social development within students. Detail-oriented and committed to forming meaningful relationships with children and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Carolina Kids Child Development Center
Rock Hill, SC
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised up to 18 children through entire school day.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Carolina Academy Cdc
Rock Hill, SC
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 1 to 2 years old.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Tega Cay Children's Academy
Tega Cay, SC
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Carolina Kids Child Development Center
Rock Hill, SC
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Created weekly newsletter to keep families informed about school activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Wiped down play areas, toys, tables and other hard surfaces to minimize germ spread.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding
Ashworth College
Norcross, GAHigh School Diploma -
Rock Hill High School
Rock Hill, SC06.2008
Skills
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Exploratory Learning
- Class Reading
- Individual Student Instruction
- School Community Relations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Supervising Classroom Activities
Accomplishments
2021 Top Teacher award
2020 Best Home-like classroom
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Carolina Kids Child Development Center
10.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Toddler Teacher
Carolina Academy Cdc
08.2016 - 10.2018
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Tega Cay Children's Academy
09.2015 - 07.2016
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Carolina Kids Child Development Center
09.2013 - 09.2015
Medical Billing And Coding
Ashworth College
High School Diploma -
Rock Hill High School
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