Larisa Takats

A Life Essential based curriculum.

• Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
• Teach children character education through social and emotional development skills
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
• Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
• Teach children such skills as singing, reading stories, playing game
• Teach children early language development- sign language

A FLEX based curriculum.

• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.

Nature based curriculum.

• Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
• Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
• Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
• Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

• Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
• Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
• Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
• Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

• Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
• Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
• Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
• Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
• Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
• Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.

• Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
• Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
• Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.