Lisa Rue
Sweet Pea Preschool
Graham,WA
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Work History
Lead Teacher
1 Year 11 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- 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.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in school events.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Assistant Director
3 Years 11 Months- Assisted director in supervising daily and weekly operations to ensure smooth functioning of the program.
- Ensure the safety of children.
- Assist in planning and implementing curriculum and daily activities.
- Greet parents and visitors, answer questions, arrange meetings, lead tours, and perform other customer service tasks.
- Ensured all paperwork for children, staff, and licensing was obtained in a timely manner and organized.
- Monitored and adjusted staff-to-child ratios during daily activities to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensured cleanliness of facility.
- Worked in class with children daily.
- Fostered physical development by encouraging outdoor activities and providing opportunities for gross motor skills development.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to enhance skills and knowledge applicable to role.
Head Teacher
2 Years 1 Month- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques.
- Supervised staff in accordance with district policies and procedures while providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Lesson Planning
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction.
- Documented student attendance and maintained achievement and progress records.
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
Preschool Director
4 Years 3 Months- Prepared and maintained attendance, activity, planning, accounting, and personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
- Met with federal, state and local agencies to keep updated on policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.
- Evaluated teaching techniques used by staff members to ensure they are meeting educational objectives.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations for childcare centers.
- Performed administrative tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, payroll and recruiting new staff members.
- Coordinated curriculum with staff to help children learn and thrive.
- Oversaw daily operations of childcare facility to meet state licensing and company policies.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Assisted with implementation of developmentally-appropriate play and classroom environments.
- Taught classes and courses and provided direct care to children.
- Prepared, maintained, and oversaw preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, and personnel reports, and records.
- Managed and oversaw budget and accounts to maintain profitability.
- Monitored health and safety standards in the facility, ensuring a clean and secure environment for children.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Advised faculty on how to create age-appropriate lesson plans that engage students while promoting lifelong learning skills.
Skills
Curriculum Planning
Parent Communication
Curriculum Development
Behavior Management
Time Management
Safety Protocols
Organizational Skills
Policy Implementation
Safety regulations compliance
Program Development
Effective Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Enrollment procedures
Self Motivation
Professional Demeanor
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Attention to Detail
Classroom Management
Multitasking
Reliability
Childcare needs
Conflict resolution
Classroom management
Certification
Adult/Child CPR/AED plus Infant CPR and Child Care First Aid, Food Handlers Certificate, Step 5 of Oregon Registry
Personal Information
Title: TEACHER
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Sweet Pea Preschool
10.2024 - 09.2026Read More
Assistant Director
Red Wagon Preschool
08.2020 - 07.2024Read More
Head Teacher
Westside Shorty's Preschool
06.2018 - 07.2020Read More
Preschool Director
Planet Preschool and Childcare
01.2010 - 04.2014Read More