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Letitia Strand

Orange

Summary

Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Chen School, excelling in classroom management and fostering parent-teacher communication. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans that enhance child development and promote social skills. Committed to creating a nurturing environment, utilizing positive reinforcement to support diverse learners and boost their confidence.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Chen School
02.2007 - 06.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • 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.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • 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.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

New Life Day Care
01.1983 - 01.2007
  • Scaffolded learning for diverse learners through differentiated instruction strategies and individualized support.
  • Aided in the planning and execution of field trips, reinforcing real-world connections to curriculum topics.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations compliance status for state licensing requirements adherence.
  • Fostered a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to optimal learning and growth.
  • Maintained regular communication with parents regarding students'' achievements, challenges, and progress.
  • Organized engaging circle time sessions that included songs, movement activities, collaborative games for strengthening social skills.
  • Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on early childhood education trends.
  • Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects.

Education

Essex County College
Newark, NJ

East Orange High School
East Orange, NJ
06-1976

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Child development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Early childhood education
  • Activity planning
  • Daycare management

Certification

  • Group Teacher Certification
  • CDA Certificate

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Chen School
02.2007 - 06.2025

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

New Life Day Care
01.1983 - 01.2007

Essex County College

East Orange High School

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