Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
I have received the family partnership award in 2019, 2021, and 2024
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Lisa Reynolds

Rupert,ID

Summary

Dynamic Lead Teacher at Bright Horizons Early Learning Center, skilled in curriculum development and classroom management. Successfully enhanced student engagement through fostering strong parent communication to boost academic support. Mentored new educators, contributing to their growth and effectiveness, while coordinating impactful school events that strengthened community involvement.

I am a professional educator with comprehensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Known for ability to inspire students and foster collaborative learning environments. Adaptable and reliable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
08.2013 - 09.2024
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
  • Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, OR

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Parent communication
  • Teacher mentoring
  • Event coordination
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Safety awareness
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Training and mentoring

Accomplishments

I have received the family partnership award in 2019,2021 and 2024 as well as the Bright Way to Work award in 2021. I was nominated for these awards by families and fellow teachers and then the leadership team awarded them based on the amount of nominations in our region.

I was also part of a program called the Bright Journey academy where I would train and guide newly hired teachers for other centers in our division. They would spend two weeks with me learning about classroom management, how to log kids in and out on the tablet at drop off and pickup as well as head counts throughout the day. I taught the new teachers about documentation and creating portfolios to track the children's progress throughout the year.

I have received the family partnership award in 2019, 2021, and 2024

Each year in the company we have what is called The Awards of Excellence. This is where families as well as other educators in or at other centers are encouraged to nominate a teacher or co-worker they feel deserves the award in a certain area. There are multiple awards in different categories such as the family partnership award, rising star, bright way to work, the Janice Hill award and a few others. Once a year all the centers from each region and division come together to have an awards ceremony and celebration.

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
08.2013 - 09.2024

Early Childhood Education

Columbia Gorge Community College
Lisa Reynolds