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Laura Thomas

Hendersonville,NC

Summary


Qualified Preschool Co-Teacher with background in early childhood education and collaborative classroom management. Facilitated engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences to foster developmental milestones. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills to maintain productive and nurturing environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Lead Preschool Teacher

First Baptist Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative projects in lesson plans.
  • Improved language development by integrating storytelling, songs, and interactive games in daily lessons.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of dialogue and providing regular updates on student progress.
  • Supported students in developing problem-solving skills by incorporating critical thinking exercises throughout daily lessons.
  • Developed meaningful connections with families through consistent communication regarding their child''s progress.
  • Enhanced social-emotional learning through age-appropriate activities focused on self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
  • Collaborated with co-teacher to develop engaging curriculum tailored to students'' interests and abilities.
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of new curriculum initiatives through collaboration with colleagues and professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of school events, contributing to a vibrant school community.
  • Encouraged student independence through the incorporation of choice-based activities in curriculum planning.
  • Established clear expectations and procedures, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted and supervised 11 children through entire school day.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.

Stay At Home Mom

N/A
07.2018 - 08.2023

My husband and I were blessed to have the opportunity for me to stay home when our youngest, bonus baby was born.


I had been a SAHM with my older three children, many years ago as well.


It is the hardest, yet most rewarding job.


Medical Records

Advent Health
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • Improved patient care by accurately maintaining and updating medical records in a timely manner.
  • Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
  • Ensured client trustworthiness by maintaining comprehensive medical records and observing strict confidentiality protocols.
  • Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper documentation of patient progress throughout treatment course.
  • Organized over [Number] medical records through diverse systems of classification, storage retrieval, and indexing.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and promote informed decision making.
  • Maintained accurate and complete medical records to comply with regulations and standards.
  • Promoted patient safety by accurately documenting all relevant information in electronic medical records systems.
  • Verified and updated demographic and insurance information to medical records.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently organizing and maintaining accurate medical records.

Administrative Assistant

Ameriprise Financial
04.2014 - 10.2016
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.

Education

No Degree - Horticulture

BRCC
Flat Rock, NC

High School Diploma -

East Henderson High
Flat Rock, NC
06-1996

Skills

  • Health and safety
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Fine motor skills
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Sensory integration
  • Gross motor skills
  • Early childhood education
  • Art and music integration
  • Social-emotional learning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Safety procedures
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skills development
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent communication

Timeline

Co-Lead Preschool Teacher

First Baptist Academy
08.2023 - Current

Stay At Home Mom

N/A
07.2018 - 08.2023

Medical Records

Advent Health
11.2016 - 07.2018

Administrative Assistant

Ameriprise Financial
04.2014 - 10.2016

No Degree - Horticulture

BRCC

High School Diploma -

East Henderson High
Laura Thomas