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Joyce Michael

Lynnwood

Summary

With a proven track record at Gold Creek Church, I've excelled in early childhood education and curriculum planning, enhancing social-emotional learning and critical thinking in young minds. My patience and empathy, coupled with innovative teaching strategies, have significantly contributed to a nurturing and dynamic learning environment.

Experienced with creating stimulating and safe learning environment for young children. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to enhance developmental milestones and foster love for learning. Knowledge of effective classroom management and communication techniques.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre K Teacher

Gold Creek Church
Mill Creek, WA
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Assistant Teacher

Olympic View Montessori
Edmonds, WA
09.2018 - 05.2023
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.

School Age Teacher

ABC
Shoreline, WA
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Developed creative approaches for presenting complex concepts, simplifying content while maintaining rigor and depth of understanding.
  • Promoted critical thinking through interactive lessons, group activities, and independent projects.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools, providing constructive feedback for continued growth and development.

Guest Teacher

A Journey School
Lynnwood, WA
10.2014 - 09.2015
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students refine their understanding of key concepts and improve their work quality over time.
  • Filled in for ill, vacationing or serving classroom teachers faced with jury duty or other demands.
  • Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades [Grade Number] to [Grade Number].
  • Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.

Infant Teacher

Northlake Montessori Childcare
Bothell, WA
06.2010 - 09.2013
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education And Care

Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA
06-2025

High School Diploma -

H.V. Jenkins High School
Savannah, GA
06-1980

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Patience and empathy
  • Music and movement
  • Curriculum planning

Timeline

Pre K Teacher

Gold Creek Church
08.2023 - 03.2024

Assistant Teacher

Olympic View Montessori
09.2018 - 05.2023

School Age Teacher

ABC
06.2018 - 09.2018

Guest Teacher

A Journey School
10.2014 - 09.2015

Infant Teacher

Northlake Montessori Childcare
06.2010 - 09.2013

No Degree - Early Childhood Education And Care

Edmonds Community College

High School Diploma -

H.V. Jenkins High School
Joyce Michael