Jillian Pierson
Keene,NH
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher specializing in creative teaching and classroom organization. Expert in developing individualized learning plans and fostering child engagement, aiming to enhance cognitive and emotional development in toddlers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Children's Learning Center of Cheshire Medical Center
06.1998 - Current
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and emotional development.
- Led classroom activities promoting social skills and cooperative play among toddlers.
- Mentored staff on best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
- Developed individualized learning plans addressing unique needs of each child.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and developmental milestones.
- Evaluated educational materials ensuring alignment with developmental standards and objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a cohesive and consistent curriculum for the Toddler Room.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
- Supported language acquisition efforts by introducing new vocabulary words during daily conversations.
- Improved fine motor skills among toddlers by designing engaging arts and crafts projects.
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities and playtime experiences.
- Implemented early literacy strategies through engaging storytimes and interactive reading sessions.
- Administered developmental assessments to evaluate each child''s progress and identify areas for targeted intervention.
- Fostered independence among toddlers by guiding them through self-help tasks such as dressing themselves or cleaning up after snack time.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by facilitating group activities that encouraged teamwork and cooperation.
- Provided daily care routines such as diaper changes, mealtime assistance, and nap supervision, ensuring the well-being of each child in the Toddler Room.
- Partnered with parents in addressing challenging behaviors, developing effective strategies for improvement.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s developmental milestones, using this information to plan future lessons and provide personalized support.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monadnock Regional High School
Swanzey, NHSkills
- Creative teaching
- Classroom organization
- Gross motor skills development
- Documentation and record keeping
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Children's Learning Center of Cheshire Medical Center
06.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Monadnock Regional High School