Linda Wegner
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Dedicated early childhood education professional committed to creating nurturing and inclusive learning environments that promote holistic development. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction ensures effective support for each child's unique needs. Recognized for fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues and adapting strategies to meet evolving educational demands. Valued for reliability, exceptional communication skills, and a results-driven approach that supports children's growth and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Sarpy County/ ESU #3 Head Start
La Vista, NE
09.2017 - Current
- Managed classroom activities and educational programs, ensuring alignment with best practices in curriculum and instruction.
- Created and organized developmentally appropriate lesson plans to support diverse learning styles and objectives.
- Performed ongoing evaluations to track student development and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with education staff and program teams to support research, family assistance, mental health, and disability initiatives. Assisted in coordinating efforts with consultants to enhance interdisciplinary projects. Contributed to team efforts in delivering comprehensive support services.
- Evaluated and maintained comprehensive records of children's development through the implementation of Creative Curriculum GOLD.
- Engaged with parents, family support workers, and colleagues on a daily basis to address and support student growth and developmental requirements.
- Executed home visits and parent-teacher conferences, fostering collaborative relationships to support student success.
- Facilitated engaging educational settings that encourage social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth among learners.
- Crafted and delivered engaging curriculum tailored to meet developmental milestones outlined by Early Head Start standards.
- Engaged with families to develop tailored learning plans aimed at enhancing children's educational experiences.
Assistant Teacher
Educare of Omaha- Kellom
Omaha, NE
01.2005 - 07.2017
- Oversaw implementation of high-quality curriculum assessments and developmentally appropriate instruction to elevate student learning outcomes.
- Developed and executed curriculum strategies to enhance learning experiences for both groups and individual students.
- Assisted in conducting ASQ, DECA, CLASS and ECERS assessments. Helped gather and organize data for evaluation purposes.
- Evaluated and documented children's development through structured activities and assessments in Creative Curriculum GOLD.
- Facilitated daily communication with parents, family support workers, and colleagues regarding student growth and developmental needs.
- Conducted home visits and parent teacher conferences
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration among the education staff and other program staff, including research, family support, mental health, disabilities and consultants
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting instruction to meet diverse needs.
- Crafted and applied engaging curriculum aimed at enhancing student learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Inclusive
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Wayne State Community College
Wayne, NE12-1993
A.A. - Elementary Ed.
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE12-1989
Skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- 30 years of expertise in early childhood development
- Detail-oriented goal setting
- Strategic educational planning
- Ability to Analyze, Synthesize & Interpret Data
- Collaborative family engagement strategies
- Implementing positive reinforcement in social-emotional learning
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Sarpy County/ ESU #3 Head Start
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Educare of Omaha- Kellom
01.2005 - 07.2017
A.A. - Elementary Ed.
Northeast Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Inclusive
University of Nebraska Kearney
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Wayne State Community College
Certifcations
- Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators ( CHIME)
- Nebraska Pyramid Model Training
- Step up to Quality
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- NAPSACC
- Teaching Strategies
- CLASS
- ITERS/ ECERS and ASQ / DECA