Joanna Lu
Austin,TX
Summary
Eager, always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Professional
Willa DiNuzzo
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced infant's learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate educational activities and materials.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding their child's development and progress.
- Implemented creative strategies to manage challenging behaviors, promoting a positive and nurturing environment for infant.
- Organized daily schedules that included both structured activities and free playtime, supporting infant's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Mathews Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Homeschool Montessori Teacher
Ashleigh Ferris
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Supervised and taught three children while they learned in a home classroom environment
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating Montessori materials and hands-on activities into daily instruction.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills with thoughtfully designed problem-solving activities and challenges.
- Fostered a love for learning in students by consistently introducing new and engaging topics for exploration.
Student Teacher
Harris Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Designed creative, differentiated, themed lessons and delivered high-energy instruction in all pre-K subjects to a classroom of 15 students
Student Intern
Govalle Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Combined discipline plans with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability
Student Intern
Eden Park Academy
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted with the design of weekly lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development -
The University of Texas at Austin
05.2020
Skills
- MS Suite
- Curriculum Planning
- Safety awareness
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Literacy support
- Leadership Qualities
- Patience and Empathy
- Lesson Plan Development
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Event Planning
- Early Childhood Development
Certification
Teacher Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
Work Eligibility
Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions
Leadership And Activities
Sunshine Committee, Mathews Elementary, Plano, TX, 08/01/22-08/01/23
- Organized monthly events for 50+ staff members to boost morale, improve team cohesion, and foster a positive work culture
- Successfully co-hosted over 15+ events through effective communication and collaboration
Counselor, Camp Kesem, Austin, TX, 08/01/18- 05/01/20
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to campers that had parent(s) going through cancer
- Fundraised over $600 to provide financial support for families to send their children to camp for free
Associate Co-Director, Best Buddies, Austin, TX, 08/01/18-05/01/19
- Worked with a numerous number of students on fostering new relationships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities
Timeline
Childcare Professional
Willa DiNuzzo
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Mathews Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2023
Homeschool Montessori Teacher
Ashleigh Ferris
11.2020 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Harris Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Student Intern
Govalle Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Student Intern
Eden Park Academy
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development -
The University of Texas at Austin
Teacher Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
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