Libby Gordon
Dallas
Summary
Knowledgeable early childhood educator with solid background in early childhood education, specializing in transitional kindergarten. Successfully created engaging lesson plans that fostered developmental milestones and cultivated love for learning. Demonstrated strong classroom management and effective communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Arapaho Day School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and taught a transitional program that focused on academic readiness and social/emotional development to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
- Provided a safe, playful environment for children to develop social and emotional skills.
Pre-K Teacher
Arapaho Day School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Teacher for 2, 3, and 5-day pre-kindergarten class.
- Prepared children for kindergarten through play-based academic learning opportunities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Weekday Kids at First
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Prepared five-year old students for a larger school experience through research-based reading and math readiness instruction.
- Built positive relationships with students and their families for support.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Weekday Kids at First
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Co-taught a play-based five day pre-kindergarten class for four-year olds.
- Provided a safe and loving environment for children to develop skills needed for kindergarten.
Kindergarten Teacher
Richardson ISD
03.2007 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXMaster of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
East Texas State University
Commerce, TXSkills
- Early reading
- Fine motor skills
- Small group instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Arapaho Day School
08.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Arapaho Day School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Weekday Kids at First
08.2018 - 05.2022
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Weekday Kids at First
08.2017 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Richardson ISD
03.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Master of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
East Texas State University
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