Karen Brienzi
East Greenwich,RI
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 35 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education/Pre-K Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher
Magic Years Childcare Center
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Director/Education Coordinator
The Early Learning Center
12.2011 - 08.2021
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.1987
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Post College
Waterbury, CT12.1984
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Development
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Child CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Learning Experience
12.2021 - 08.2023
Education/Pre-K Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher
Magic Years Childcare Center
08.2017 - 08.2021
Director/Education Coordinator
The Early Learning Center
12.2011 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Rhode Island
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Post College
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