Lena Schafer
Brighton,MI
Summary
Compassionate Two-Year-Olds Teacher with 34 years experience working with children. Proven skills in fostering nurturing learning environments, effectively managing classroom behavior and tailoring curriculum to meet individual needs. Strong communicator with parents and colleagues, all while creating significant improvements in children's overall development and well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Support Staff Member
Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home
Brighton, MI
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Greeted visitors upon arrival, and directed guests to appropriate facility locations.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
- Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
- Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical, for easy document retrieval.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Two Year Old Teacher
Dickson FMC Preschool
Dickson, T
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies that promoted respect for self and others
- Worked collaboratively with co-teachers on planning age-appropriate activities for two year olds
- Implemented instructional strategies that were tailored specifically to the needs of two year olds while adhering to state standards
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques including positive reinforcement strategies to ensure an orderly learning environment
- Developed and implemented creative, developmentally appropriate activities to promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth in two year old children
- Incorporated music, art projects and dramatic play activities into daily lessons for two year olds
- Encouraged open communication between teachers, parents, administrators, and other staff members regarding student progress
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, MI06.1996
Skills
- Gross motor skills development
- Child safety protocols
- Curriculum planning
- Fine motor skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Social-emotional learning
- Reception duties
- Document preparation
- Filing systems knowledge
- Clerical support
- Multi-line phone proficiency
References
- Carmen Indrei 248-962-8433
- Corey Calderone 989-326-1330
- Amy DesJardins 248-767-9428
Timeline
Office Support Staff Member
Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home
03.2022 - 01.2025
Two Year Old Teacher
Dickson FMC Preschool
07.2016 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
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