Linnea Bolstad
Parker,CO
Summary
Dedicated and dependable childcare professional with over 6 years of experience supporting children from 6 weeks to 12 years old in both classroom and one-on-one family settings. Experienced in creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments while helping children develop strong routines and life skills. Skilled in managing daily household responsibilities, including school drop-offs and pick-ups, meal preparation, laundry, dishes, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and organizing family schedules. Known for building trusting relationships with children and parents through clear communication, patience, and reliability. Committed to providing exceptional childcare and support within classrooms as well as homes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ECE Lead Teacher
Goddard School of Centennial
Centennial, CO
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Lead a classroom of 14 Early Preschool aged children, creating a structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth
- Worked across Infants to Early Preschool classrooms, supporting a wide range of developmental needs
- Design and implement daily lesson plans and activities aligned with developmental milestones and early learning standards
- Establish consistent routines and transitions to promote independence, reduce behavioral challenges, and create a predictable classroom environment
- Use positive reinforcement and individualized redirection strategies to support emotional regulation and guide appropriate behavior
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily communication, progress updates, and ongoing support for developmental and behavioral needs
- Conduct observations and assessments to monitor children’s development and adjust curriculum to meet individual learning styles and needs
- Maintain strict compliance with all state licensing requirements, including ratio management, sanitation practices, documentation, and safety procedures
- Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment by following health protocols and daily cleaning schedules
- Collaborate with co-teachers and leadership to ensure consistency in classroom expectations, communication, and curriculum implementation
- Support a positive and inclusive classroom culture that encourages empathy, cooperation, and respect among peers
- Effectively manage classroom dynamics, balancing group activities and individualized attention to meet the needs of all learners
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development to continuously improve teaching strategies and classroom management skills
- Communicate professionally and confidently with parents during both routine updates and more sensitive conversations regarding behavior or development
ECE Lead Teacher
Primrose School of Parker
Parker, CO
07.2020 - 07.2025
- Directed a team of teachers in an Early Preschool classroom consisting of 14 students (ages 2½–3) for 2 years, creating an engaging, developmentally appropriate, and secure environment through a balanced curriculum and consistent routines.
- Previously led a Young Toddler classroom (ages 12–18 months) for 1 year, supporting early developmental milestones with a focus on emotional regulation, sensory exploration, and nurturing care.
- Served as floating support staff for 2 years across infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms (up to age 12), including summer camp programming.
- Designed and implemented smooth daily routines and transitions to promote children’s independence, reduce anxiety, and support classroom structure.
- Facilitated small group activities to foster social skills, collaboration, and early academic readiness.
- Maintained patience and composure in diverse situations, using redirection and individualized strategies to address challenging behaviors.
- Partnered with families to build positive, trusting relationships and provided one-on-one support for children’s developmental and behavioral needs.
- Mentored and trained new teachers and assistant staff, modeling effective classroom management, curriculum implementation, and strong communication skills.
- Ensured compliance with all state and local licensing requirements, including child-to-staff ratios, sanitation, documentation, and health and safety protocols.
- Participated in licensing inspections and audits, supporting successful renewals and maintaining a fully compliant classroom environment.
- Maintained accurate attendance, conducted hourly name-to-face checks, and followed strict cleaning protocols to ensure a safe and healthy space for children and families.
- Cultivated an inclusive classroom culture that promoted empathy, respect, and cultural awareness.
- Collaborated closely with co-teachers to ensure consistency, effective communication, and a solid foundation for children's learning and exploration.
- Effectively navigated difficult conversations with upset or concerned parents by actively listening, staying solution-focused, and offering supportive strategies to address behavioral or developmental concerns in a respectful, collaborative manner
- Worked closely with directors and management teams to align classroom goals with center-wide objectives, share feedback, and support staff development and retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School
Parker, CO05.2021
Skills
- Childcare & Early Childhood Development
- Household Management
- Family Support & Home Organization
- School Drop-Off & Pick-Up Coordination
- Daily Routine & Schedule Management
- Grocery Shopping & Errand Running
- Light Housekeeping
- Organization & Decluttering
- Positive Behavior Guidance
- Conflict Resolution
- Parent & Family Communication
- Health, Safety & Sanitation Practices
- Infant, Toddler & School-Age Care
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities
- Patience, Flexibility & Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Problem Solving & Adaptability
- Trustworthiness & Confidentiality
- Dependability & Reliability
- Crisis Management & Calm Decision-Making
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- First Aid & CPR
Certification
- Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 – PDIS, [March 8, 2024]
- CPR & First Aid Certified – American Heart Association, [January 23, 2025]
- Professional Development Trainings – PDIS (Various Topics, including Classroom Management, Behavior Strategies, Standard Precautions, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, Infant Safe Sleep Practices, Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration: Severe Allergies/Anaphylaxis), [2021–2024]
- Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care (EQUIT)- Expanding Care in Infant Toddler Care Initiative, [May 3, 2022]
- Pyramid Plus Approach Certification – Colorado Center for Social Emotional Competence and Inclusion, [June 5, 2024]
Timeline
ECE Lead Teacher
Goddard School of Centennial
08.2025 - 05.2026
ECE Lead Teacher
Primrose School of Parker
07.2020 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School