JULIE DICK
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Passionate Preschool Aide with solid background in early childhood education. Bring strong understanding of developmentally appropriate activities, hands-on learning experiences, and effective classroom management techniques. Noted for fostering positive relationships with children and parents while maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Made significant contributions by implementing creative learning strategies that improved student engagement in previous roles.
Compassionate Preschool Aide known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in creating engaging activities, fostering emotional intelligence, and ensuring child safety. Excels in communication, patience, and adaptability to meet diverse needs of children. Ready to bring warmth, creativity, and structured support to any educational environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Aide
St. Joseph Pre-School
O'Fallon, Missouri
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson preparations.
- Supervised children during playtime and ensured a safe environment.
- Supported individual learning needs through personalized attention and care.
- Assisted teachers with preparing reports on student performance throughout the year.
- Provided assistance during field trips by helping supervise students while away from school grounds.
- Ensured that each child had enough time for physical activity each day through outdoor play or organized activities.
- Observed individual students' progress in order to identify areas of improvement or areas of strength.
- Encouraged social interaction between students by facilitating cooperative play among them.
- Helped children learn basic skills such as counting, colors, shapes, reading readiness.
- Provided emotional support to students and communicated any issues or concerns to the teacher.
- Organized and maintained an orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement classroom curriculum.
- Assisted with the planning of age-appropriate activities for children in a preschool setting.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
Lead Teacher
Delmar Gardens Pre-School
Florissant, Missouri
08.2004 - 06.2014
- Planned inter-generational activities for the children to do with the elderly.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and growth.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and well-being.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
Lead Teacher
Youth In Need
Wentzville, Missouri
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and growth.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and well-being.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Implemented engaging activities that fostered social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on teaching strategies.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Educational support
- Teacher support
- Lesson planning
- Classroom organization
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom monitoring
- Enrichment activities
- Individual instruction
- Emotional support
- Classroom management
- Educational assistance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Teacher assistance
- Health and safety
- Activity planning
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior improvements
- Child development
- Behavior modification
- Activity oversight
- Teaching assistance
Accomplishments
Received employee of the year at Delmar Gardens in 2013.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Aide
St. Joseph Pre-School
10.2018 - Current
Lead Teacher
Delmar Gardens Pre-School
08.2004 - 06.2014
Lead Teacher
Youth In Need
06.2003 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
Missouri State University