Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Strong christian back with many years of Lutheran Missouri Synod classes. I am a Parish Minstry Assistant here at First Lutheran Church.
Lead Chapel here at COL Pre-School when the Pastor is not able.
Lead our Churches Shinging Stars Youth Group on Mondays night.
LWML Co President at First Lutheran Church.
Work History
Pre-School Teacher
Circle of Love Pre-School
Manhattan Beach, CA
Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
Maintained records of attendance, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
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.
Administered and documented results of student assessments.
Guided children in understanding God's love and the beauty of creation.
Demonstrated God's love through daily interactions and nurturing relationships with children.
Modeled God's love by fostering a caring and supportive environment for young learners.
Provided assistance to the office and director when staffing challenges occurred.
Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School
Lawndale, CA
06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Early Child Development
UCLA Extension Courses
CA
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
El Camino College
Torrance, CA
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
Skills
Organization
Team building
Project planning
Verbal communication
Dependable and responsible
Organization and time management
Customer service
Decision-making
Basic math
Computer skills
Flexible and adaptable
Affiliations
I am very active in my Church and Pre-School you can find me at any event.
I love spending time with my family and friends when not working or going to church.
I also am very active in my LWML society and do many activities with them.
Accomplishments
I went to School for 3 years to become a PArish Ministry Assistant.
I help start a new Toddler class fot the pre-scholl and it is running vey smoothly .
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-School Teacher
Circle of Love Pre-School
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Child Development
UCLA Extension Courses
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
El Camino College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
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