To obtain a teaching position in the Early Childhood field that involves working with families to support a child's growth and development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Strat 1 Special Education Teacher
Western Dubuque Schools
Farley
08.2022 - Current
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
Member of Western Dubuque Pre-K Leadership Team
Western Dubuque Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
Assist superintendent with planning of Pre-K program needs
Assist to complete state desk audit
Plan and provide district Pre-K professional development
Pre-K/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Western Dubuque Schools
08.2015 - 05.2022
Teach in an inclusive learning environment
Design and implement IEPs for up to 4 ECSE students
Collaborate with the SLP, OT, PT and AEA Consultant
Promote social emotional learning for all students
Pre-K Teacher
Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Create a positive learning environment for 16 students
Utilize a center-based teaching method
Implement several behavior modification strategies for students
Assess students using GOLD assessment and follow Creative Curriculum
Primary Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Mercy Child Development Center
Dubuque
04.2011 - 06.2013
Provided quality care and education for children, in an inclusive setting, age newborn-5 years in a child care center
Communicated and educated parents about child milestones and development
Registered In-Home Childcare Provider
Dyersville
07.2007 - 04.2011
Cared for up to 8 children, age newborn-5 years in a home environment
Created daily lesson plans, including daily preschool curriculum.
Communicated with parents daily about children's needs and milestones
Education
Master's Degree - Instructional Strategist 1
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
05-2024
K-12 ESL Teaching Endorsement -
Morningside College
Souix City, Iowa
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
The University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
12.2004
Skills
Individual education plans
Inclusive teaching
Collaboration skills
Fluent in using translation skills
Speak a small amount of Spanish
Professional Employment
Pre-K/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Western Dubuque Schools, 08/2015-Current, Teach in an inclusive learning environment, Design and implement IEPs for up to 4 ECSE students, Collaborate with the SLP, OT, PT and AEA Consultant, Promote social emotional learning for all students
Pre-K Teacher, Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Schools, 08/2013-06/2015, Create a positive learning environment for 16 students, Utilize a center-based teaching method, Implement several behavior modification strategies for students, Assess students using GOLD assessment and follow Creative Curriculum
Primary Infant/Toddler Caregiver, Mercy Child Development Center, Dubuque, IA, 04/2011-06/2013, Provided quality care and education for children, in an inclusive setting, age newborn-5 years in a child care center, Communicated and educated parents about child milestones and development
Registered In-Home Childcare Provider, Dyersville, IA, 07/2007-04/2011, Cared for up to 8 children, age newborn-5 years in a home environment, Created daily lesson plans, including daily preschool curriculum, Communicated with parents daily about children's needs and milestones
Timeline
Strat 1 Special Education Teacher
Western Dubuque Schools
08.2022 - Current
Member of Western Dubuque Pre-K Leadership Team
Western Dubuque Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
Pre-K/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Western Dubuque Schools
08.2015 - 05.2022
Pre-K Teacher
Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Primary Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Mercy Child Development Center
04.2011 - 06.2013
Registered In-Home Childcare Provider
07.2007 - 04.2011
Master's Degree - Instructional Strategist 1
Upper Iowa University
K-12 ESL Teaching Endorsement -
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education