Laura Keil
Early Childhood Educator
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 30 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher PK3
St Matthias school
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Preschool Teacher
Hot Springs Elementary School
HOT SPRINGS, United States
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Archdiocese Of Chicago, Saint Andrew School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2005 - 08.2019
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Dominican University
River Forest, IL01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL06.1990
Skills
- Teacher and Administration collaborations
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Early Childhood Development
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- , Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Play-based learning
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- PEL State of Illinois February,,2008
- type 04 certification
- PEL K-8
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Illinois Driver's License
Work Availability
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Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher PK3
St Matthias school
08.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Hot Springs Elementary School
08.2019 - 02.2022
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Archdiocese Of Chicago, Saint Andrew School
08.2005 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Northeastern Illinois University
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