Joanna Huggins
Summary
Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant and Toddler Caregiver
BHK Child Development Board
Houghton, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Increased parent involvement in children''s education by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on child progress.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring a clean, organized space conducive to learning at all times.
- Improved overall classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations for behavior.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Promoted early literacy development through storytelling, songs, and guided reading activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a comprehensive curriculum that addressed all developmental domains for infants and toddlers.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Little Learners Academy
Alexandria, MN
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Administered and documented results of student assessments
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Copper Country Christian School
Chassell, MI
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Fostered reasoning and problem-solving through active exploration games and activities
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings
Babysitter
Multiply Families
Houghton, Michigan
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Communicate positively with children and guardians
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the playroom
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Preschool Classroom Aide
Education Corps
Lake Linden, MI
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Assisted teachers by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Problem-Solving
- Social Skills Development
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Lesson Planning
- Time Management
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Outdoor play supervision
- Age-appropriate activities
Certification
- CPR and First Aide
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Infant Safe Sleep
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Caregiver
BHK Child Development Board
06.2023 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Little Learners Academy
06.2022 - 05.2023
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Copper Country Christian School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool Classroom Aide
Education Corps
08.2020 - 06.2021
Babysitter
Multiply Families
09.2017 - 04.2022
Associate of Arts - Education
Liberty University