Lindsay Byers
Niles,MI
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead GSRP Preschool Teacher
YMCA Michiana @Northside Child Development Center
04.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Mi05-2025
Associate of Arts - General Education
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI04-2021
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN05-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Social skills development
- Student records management
- Head start programs
- Social skill building
- Early literacy development
- Effective listening
- Play-based learning approaches
Timeline
Lead GSRP Preschool Teacher
YMCA Michiana @Northside Child Development Center
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Michigan University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Southwestern Michigan College
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
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