Laurie Tischler
Guilford,CT
Summary
- Preschool Teacher with Child Development Associate Certification and Head Teacher Certification in the State of Connecticut with more than twelve years experience in the early childhood education field.
- Program Specialist and Consultant regarding program development,implementation and administration for Creative Arts, Cooking, Science and a Take-Home Family Activity Programs.
- Planned, wrote and implemented Creative Arts and Story-time Program for The Children's Hospital at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Trained and supervised staff.
- Developed and conducted creative community outreach programs that engaged local families and businesses and stimulated interest in Program Enrollment.
- Program administration, purchasing, housekeeping, communications and medical records department management as Assistant Administrator for small hospital.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Support Teacher/Art Teacher
Bright Horizons at Yale West Campus
Orange, CT
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsibility for direct care and nurturing, feeding and diapering of infants and maintaining schedules according to parents and child's needs.
- Supported and implemented curriculum and created and implemented developmentally appropriate activities that enhanced infant's learning experiences.
- Provided daily documentation in writing and with photos via Family Communications Program and on-going verbal communications with parents and families, with updates and supports offered.
- Supported and implemented curriculum for toddler, pre-school and school-age programs, while adding developmentally appropriate activities based on varied learning styles and interests of families. Provided daily documentation and interactions with parents and families.
- Researched, developed and wrote proposal for Art Studio Program for Infant, Toddler, Pre-school and School-age students.
- Conducted in-classroom and in-studio Art Classes for all age groups in consultation with teachers and provided supports for curriculum planning.
- Trained teachers regarding Art Studio Program based on emergent and nature-based learning style focused on stimulating individuality and creativity.
Preschool Teacher
See Us Grow Childcare and Learning Center
Branford, CT
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum using ELDS Guidelines as a reference to encourage and insure academic, social/emotional, physical and creative growth.
- Observed and assessed student behavior, social/emotional growth and language development and recorded information to be placed in student portfolio and/or discussed with parents.
- Maintained Student Portfolios, including developmental and skills assessments, observations, samples of student works and resource information.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors, progress reports or any question or concerns that needed to be addressed.
- Provided resource and creative arts materials to stimulate student engagement in scientific, artistic, writing and general exploration and learning.
- Consulted regarding NAEYC accreditation inspection by creating documentation, supporting photos and proof of adherence to regulations for classroom portfolios.
- CPR/First Aid Certified, EPI-Pen Certified,Medication Administration Certification.
- CDA Certification and Head Teacher Certification.
Teacher, Infant, Toddler and Preschool Classes
KinderCare Learning Center
Guilford, CT
12.2009 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented age appropriate curriculum for Infants , Toddlers and Preschool studentsl that encouraged growth in all developmental domains.
- Observed, evaluated and documented children's behaviors, social/emotional and physical development for their portfolios and for communication with parents.
- Maintained individual student portfolios, including observations, skills assessments and samples of student work and resource materials.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students and parents, providing regular progress reports, information regarding questions or concerns and parent-teacher conferences.
- Provided resources and materials for scientific, creative and physical development that stimulated student interest and growth.
- Trained and experienced in special needs identification, support and advocacy.
- Program Development, including writing and submitting proposals for Learning Adventures Programs for Young Artists and a Take-Home Activity Bag Program for families and children at the center.
- Supported and facilitated NAYEC inspection and readiness for accreditation.
- CPR/First Aid Certification, Medication/EPI-pen Certification.
- CDA and Head Teacher Certification.
Preschool and Toddler Teacher
North Guilford Nursery School
North Guilford, CT
09.2002 - 08.2008
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum creation and implementation in Toddler and Preschool classrooms.
- Integrated age-appropriate art, science and sensory, music, reading and writing lessons into daily curriculum and supplied resources necessary for successful student exploration, growth and learning.
- Conducted semi-annual conferences and provided support services and resources to parents as requested.
- Observed and assessed students and documented results for parent meetings, IEP development and meeting with other schools.
- Developed, implemented and administered After-School Arts, Cooking and Science Programs ans Summer Camp Programs.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services Management
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of Connecticut
Certification
Child Development Associate Certification (2012)
Head Teacher Certification (2012)
Child Development Associate Certification Renewal (2015)
Center Head Teacher, See Us Grow (2015)
CPR/First-Aid/Epi-Pen Certification (2017)
Medication Administration Certification (2008-2017)
Timeline
Center Support Teacher/Art Teacher
Bright Horizons at Yale West Campus
03.2017 - 01.2018
Preschool Teacher
See Us Grow Childcare and Learning Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
Teacher, Infant, Toddler and Preschool Classes
KinderCare Learning Center
12.2009 - 05.2015
Preschool and Toddler Teacher
North Guilford Nursery School
09.2002 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of Connecticut
Master of Arts - Human Services Management
Brandeis University