Larissa Lawrence
Orlando,FL
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional, and social health to complement academic progress. Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining a well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting the school mission and student success. Dedicated Preschool Teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge, and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat, and motivated to positively impact students. I've been in this field for 27 years, and I still enjoy learning new ways to make me a better teacher.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
AdventHealth
Orlando , FL
08.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's individual needs and progress.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage positive interactions among children.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor each child's development effectively.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and student outcomes.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Observed children to record development.
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
Orlando , FL
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's individual needs and progress.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to support diverse learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Toddler Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Orlando , FL
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans for toddler age groups.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated play-based learning to enhance social skills and creativity.
- Communicated regularly with parents about child progress and activities.
- Organized educational materials and maintained classroom organization.
- Assisted in implementing developmental assessments for individual growth tracking.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Encouraged exploration and curiosity through hands-on activities and projects.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Engaged parents in meaningful conversations about their child's growth and development.
- Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual needs in order to maximize learning potentials.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
Infant Teacher
Kids City
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2005 - 12.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for infants based on developmental milestones.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for infants during daily activities.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and progress regularly.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate sensory and motor skills.
- Monitored infants' behavior and provided positive reinforcement to encourage learning.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in classrooms to ensure safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on infant care best practices and procedures.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences for infants.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
GCU
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
GCU
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Classroom organization
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Observational skills
- Creative teaching
- Safe environment
- Activity planning
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Performance improvement
- Certified in early childhood education
- Positive reinforcement
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm and patient
- Special needs support
- Effective listening
- Empathy and compassion
- Bilingual in [spanish]
- Early literacy development
Certification
I have my 45-hour DCF training, first aid, and CPR traning. Maker-centered learning,
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Volunteer work
I have volunteered at the elementary school as a coach for a club name girls on the run and also help out at the school STEAM CLUB.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
AdventHealth
08.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
10.2018 - 08.2020
Toddler Teacher
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
10.2013 - 10.2019
Infant Teacher
Kids City
01.2005 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
GCU
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
GCU
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