Lisa Nicolosi
Plymouth Meeting,Pennsylvania
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 30 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Twin Spring Farm Day School
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Malvern School
03.2006 - 08.2018
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Kindergarten/Lead Preschool Teacher
Tot-Time Child Development Center
09.2003 - 02.2006
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Birthday Party Coordinator and Customer Service
Rainbow Arts & Crafts
05.2002 - 02.2006
- Anticipated needs and responded promptly to guests' requests to maximize satisfaction.
- Reset party rooms between events by collecting trash, wiping down surfaces and sweeping floor.
- Resolved conflicts to restore customer satisfaction and promote loyalty to company brand.
- Helped clients plan themed events for young children, teenagers and milestone adult birthday parties.
- Handled supply ordering and management, budgeting orders carefully to avoid cost overruns without sacrificing quality.
- Kept facilities clean and prepared party areas promptly for upcoming events.
Preschool Teacher
Center Square Montessori School
09.2000 - 08.2002
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Preschool Teacher
Short Stuff Day Care
09.1996 - 06.2000
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.1995
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA06.1991
Skills
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Computer Proficiency
- Growth Portfolios
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Toileting and Feeding
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Classroom Discipline
- Parent Communication
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Letter and Number Instruction
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Twin Spring Farm Day School
08.2018 - 06.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Malvern School
03.2006 - 08.2018
Kindergarten/Lead Preschool Teacher
Tot-Time Child Development Center
09.2003 - 02.2006
Birthday Party Coordinator and Customer Service
Rainbow Arts & Crafts
05.2002 - 02.2006
Preschool Teacher
Center Square Montessori School
09.2000 - 08.2002
Preschool Teacher
Short Stuff Day Care
09.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Montgomery County Community College
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