Qualified early childhood professional with 10+ years of experience with a strong background in biology, environmental sciences and STEM education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher (School Age, Preschool, Pre-K)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
Rockville
01.2011 - Current
Planning and implementing curriculum that meets the unique need of every child in the classroom
Supporting the individual growth and development of children with special needs
Collaborating with and mentoring fellow teachers and center staff
Helping our center work towards and receive NAEYC Re-Accreditation.
Assistant Teacher (Infant and Toddler)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
Rockville
01.2011 - Current
Book and Toy Department Manager
Bargain Box Thrift Shop, Christ Episcopal Church
Rockville, MD
01.2010 - 01.2020
Leadership Committee, training volunteers, sales and customer service.
The Barker Foundation
Bethesda, MD
10.2000 - 05.2008
Assisted my family providing foster care for infants awaiting placement by their adoptive families.
Nature Unit Leader
Girl Scouts, Camp Tuckerman
- 01.2007
Planned wildlife and ecology curriculum for pre-school campers and K – 8th grade Scouts.
Christ Episcopal Church
Chaperoned middle school mission trip, Heifer International Overlook Farm, Rutland, MA, summer 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 - Led students in simulations to increase awareness about world hunger and poverty
Assisted the Director of Christian Education from 2008 – 2014 with Youth Group, Sunday School classes and children’s church services, mission trips and work camps.
Education
Montgomery College
01.2011
Biology
B.S. Frostburg State University
01.2010
Poolesville High School
01.2005
Skills
Lesson planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
Patience and empathy
Time and classroom management
Communication and interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution and critical thinking
Facilitating play-based learning
Languages
American English
Spanish – Limited working proficiency
Japanese – Elementary proficiency
Awards
Lead Teacher 90-Hour Preschool curriculum Certificate - 2005
45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum Certificate - 2015
45-Hour School Age Curriculum Certificate - 2023
Investigative Science for Preschoolers 2011
Medication Administration Training 2013
Basic Health and Safety Training 2017 (Updated Summer 2024)
Child Care and COVID-19 Training 2020
Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Adult CPR/AED (Expires 09/2025)
Timeline
Lead Teacher (School Age, Preschool, Pre-K)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
01.2011 - Current
Assistant Teacher (Infant and Toddler)
Shadygrove Road KinderCare Learning Center
01.2011 - Current
Book and Toy Department Manager
Bargain Box Thrift Shop, Christ Episcopal Church
01.2010 - 01.2020
The Barker Foundation
10.2000 - 05.2008
Nature Unit Leader
Girl Scouts, Camp Tuckerman
- 01.2007
Christ Episcopal Church
Montgomery College
Biology
B.S. Frostburg State University
Poolesville High School
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