Londa Cutshaw
Bethel Island,CA
Summary
Friendly and energetic teacher with 15 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Head Start
Pittsburg, CA
04.2006 - Current
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- 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.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Used ASQ to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 15 students.
- Enhanced 4-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Education
Libral Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA05.2019
Skills
- Time Management
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Problem Solving
- Play-Based Learning
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Interactive Teaching
- Creative Thinking
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Student Engagement and Development
- Classroom Organization
- Learning Strategies
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- First Aid and CPR
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Rule Enforcement
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Conflict Resolution
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Daily Schedule Creation
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Head Start
04.2006 - Current
Libral Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Los Medanos College