Lorelei R. Heck

• Organized and facilitated developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers, including art, music, language and sensory activities.
• Monitored and evaluated individual children's progress to ensure their developmental needs were being met.
• Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment that encouraged the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of each child.
• Developed lesson plans according to early childhood education standards.
• Ensured compliance with all state licensing regulations related to health and safety standards in the classroom setting.
• Assessed each toddler's individual strengths, weaknesses, interests and abilities when planning lessons or activities.
• Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
• Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their children's progress and behavior.
• Facilitated outdoor playtime experiences designed to promote physical activity levels among toddlers.
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
• Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.

• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
• Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
• Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
• Instructed students in basic literacy, math, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
• Developed lesson plans based on state standards to ensure academic rigor.
• Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
• Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
• Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
• Monitored playground equipment to ensure it is safe for use.
• Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
• Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.

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