Passionate lead preschool teacher and early childhood director with a background in providing individualized care to a client with diverse learning needs. My passion to teach comes from caring about children as the future of our world. Focused professional with six years of experience in early childhood education. Proven knowledge in developmentally appropriate practices, discovery driven learning, positive guidance, supporting children with emotional regulation skills, creating and maintaining positive partnerships with families, and providing a high quality early childhood education
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
03.2024 - Current
Meet with families prior to enrollment or transition to build trust, provide information, answer questions, and start building a positive partnership
Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
create and implement a program based on discovery driven learning to adapt teaching strategies to the needs of students
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Conducted consistent observations of children to observe what they need and how we can better support them
Complete a developmental portfolio for each student in our care every 6 months based on social, emotional. physical, language, and cognitive development
Utilize one on one time with students to promote relationship building
Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
Use a variety of different teaching strategies to meet the needs
Teach students self regulation and emotional regulation skills through a program called inner explorer
Support/guide students in de-escalating emotions
Anticipate transitions utilizing timers, and re-direction strategies
Preschool Teacher
Pond Hill Preschool
06.2021 - 08.2022
Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Preschool Teacher
Koinonia Early Childhood Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports all areas of development
Adapt teaching strategies to student needs
Adapt classroom environment to student needs
Provide a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment
Maintain safety, health, and supervision of all students in my care at all times
Create and maintain strong partnerships with families through daily communication, consistent meetings, compassion and support.
Collaborate with team regularly in regards to student development, student behavior, or any issues that arise to focus on solutions collaboratively as a team
PCA
Northeast Arc
09.2018 - 01.2020
Assist client with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Create a daily schedule for client to provide peace of mind, stability, and security
Implement activities with client such as bike riding, bubbles, puzzles, walks, reading books, looking at pictures, and coloring
Support client by re-inforcing self help skills
Deal calmly and understandingly through challenging behaviors.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education Director Certification
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA
09-2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA
05-2023
Skills
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Patience
Empathy
Adaptability
Problem solving skills
Collaborate well with a team
The ability to use a variety of different methods to solve a problem
The ability to collect and analyze data
The ability to establish strong partnerships with families
Commitment to professional development
Certification
Lead Teacher Certfication-EEC
Early Childhood Director Certification-EEC
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
03.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Pond Hill Preschool
06.2021 - 08.2022
Preschool Teacher
Koinonia Early Childhood Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
PCA
Northeast Arc
09.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education Director Certification