Laura Gloss
Lafayette,New Jersey
Summary
Enthusiastic Preschool Teacher brings 24 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher-Preschool Expansion Classroom
F.M. Kirby Children's Center-Morris School Dist.
09.2020 - Current
- Plan and implement weekly lesson plans that correlated with the Creative Curriculum.
- Created a classroom environment that was ECERS compliant.
- Worked collaboratively with district coaches, therapists and other preschool teachers.
- Managed diverse classroom by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Completed daily assesments on individual children daily for GOLD.
- Built strong relationships with families providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Youth and Family Engagement Director
Sussex County YMCA
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Implemented and supervised all youth and family program held at the YMCA. Which included before and after care programs in 8 school districts, as well as the summer camp for children ages 3-12 years old.
- Provided daily communication with families and participants when needed.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Learning Center of the South Mountain
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with other preschool teachers to create a strong and cohesive team.
- Created a nurturing and enriching classroom environment for all students.
- Writing and implementing weekly lesson plans that highlighted the curriculum in a classroom of 25 students from 3-5 years old.
- Communicated with families daily and conducted parent-teacher conferences twice a year
- During summer months: Assistant Camp Director in charge of supervising 35 staff members, communicating with parents, and overseeing daily activities for 180 preschoolers.
Director of Child Care Services
F.M Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Responsible for supervising 70 staff members in various positions at the center
- Main source of contact and communication for families enrolled in the center, ages ranging from infants through school age
- Provided tours of the facility for prospective parents and managed child care enrollment
- Assisted with budget planning for the center
- Hired staff for various positions within the center/conducted mid-year and annual evaluations on staff.
Support Services Manager
F.M Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA
05.2007 - 09.2012
- Assisted with finance functions as well as evaluating and revising office procedures
- Served as primary contact to provide high quality administrative support for all parents
- Supervised hiring substitute teachers as well as training and performance evaluations for substitutes.
Preschool Lead Teacher
F.M Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA
09.2000 - 01.2003
- Created a nurturing learning environment for all students.
- Supervised staff in the classroom and conducted yearly evaluations.
- Conducted teacher conferences twice a year to communicate students' growth/needs to the parents
- Implemented curriculum for a class of 25 students ranging in ages from 3-5 years old.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
Morristown, NJ05.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Creative Curriculum
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teaching
Certification
- New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification P-3
Professional Development
- Child CPR, First Aid and AED-Red Cross
- NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards
- Pyramid Model Training
- Preschool Challenging Behaviors
- Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- The Power of GOLD
- Introduction to the Creative Curriculum
- International Teaching in the Interest Areas
- Elevating Practices and Partnership with the Creative Curriculum
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Preschool Teacher-Preschool Expansion Classroom
F.M. Kirby Children's Center-Morris School Dist.
09.2020 - Current
Youth and Family Engagement Director
Sussex County YMCA
04.2019 - 09.2020
Preschool Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Learning Center of the South Mountain
04.2015 - 04.2019
Director of Child Care Services
F.M Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA
09.2012 - 04.2015
Support Services Manager
F.M Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA
05.2007 - 09.2012
Preschool Lead Teacher
F.M Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA
09.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
- New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification P-3
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