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Kristen Sparno

Beaufort,SC

Summary

Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping the lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping to improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. A successful professional brings top-notch observational, student relations, and multitasking abilities. Helps classes run smoothly by assisting with everything from materials preparation to hands-on activities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanent Paraprofessional

ESS
Beaufort , SC
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
  • Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Lightbridge Academy
Matawan, NJ
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Established positive relationships with families and community members.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, drama.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Assisted in organizing special events such as school assemblies or field days.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Head Toddler Teacher

Goddard School of Old Bridge
Old Bridge, NJ
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Maintained knowledge of current trends in early childhood education, particularly as it relates to toddlers.
  • Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.

Head Infant Teacher

Primrose School of Old Bridge
Old Bridge, NJ
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Observed and documented each infant's behavior, growth and development milestones.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Provided guidance on proper nutrition, health care and hygiene practices for infants.
  • Used age appropriate toys and equipment to enhance cognitive development during playtime.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Kids Count Childcare
Old Bridge, NJ
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Head Toddler Teacher

Countryside Childcare Center
Mountainhome, PA
02.2013 - 06.2016
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Assessed each toddler's individual strengths, weaknesses, interests and abilities when planning lessons or activities.
  • Facilitated outdoor playtime experiences designed to promote physical activity levels among toddlers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
05-2004

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain School District
Swiftwater, PA
06-2000

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Child development knowledge
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Effective communication
  • Collaboration with teachers
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

Timeline

Permanent Paraprofessional

ESS
08.2022 - Current

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Lightbridge Academy
02.2020 - 06.2022

Head Toddler Teacher

Goddard School of Old Bridge
05.2019 - 02.2020

Head Infant Teacher

Primrose School of Old Bridge
10.2017 - 04.2019

Lead Preschool Teacher

Kids Count Childcare
08.2016 - 09.2017

Head Toddler Teacher

Countryside Childcare Center
02.2013 - 06.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Northampton Community College

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain School District

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