Lauren Kirby
Farmington,NM
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim PreK Coordinator
San Juan College-CFDC
08.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Lead Teacher, CFDC Infants-Twos
San Juan College-CFDC
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Associate Teacher
San Juan College- CFDC
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Substitute Teacher
San Juan College- CFDC
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education (ECME)
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05.2014
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, NM05.2011
Skills
- Department Leadership
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Student Engagement and Development
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Child Development
- Records Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Timeline
Interim PreK Coordinator
San Juan College-CFDC
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher, CFDC Infants-Twos
San Juan College-CFDC
08.2017 - 07.2023
Associate Teacher
San Juan College- CFDC
08.2015 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
San Juan College- CFDC
10.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Multicultural Education (ECME)
New Mexico Highlands University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
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