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Lydia Petrich

Lydia Petrich

Teacher
Bremerton,WA

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Peace Lutheran School
Bremerton, WA
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by school administration based on excellent, trusted performance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.

Program Director

Peace Lutheran Childcare
Bremerton, WA
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
  • Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Peace Lutheran School
Bremerton, WA
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • 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.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • 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.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Jackson Park Naval Child Development Center
Bremerton, WA
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camper experience.
  • Created safe, fun environment for children attending special programs at the Jackson Park facility.
  • Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
  • Explained and enforced rules and regulations of Jackson Park CDC Program program.
  • Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
  • Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Assisted supervisor by completing administrative and clerical tasks for program.

Education

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
05.2017

Skills

  • Safety Awareness
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Lesson Implementation
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Parent Relations
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Student Records Management

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Peace Lutheran School
10.2022 - 02.2023

Program Director

Peace Lutheran Childcare
10.2021 - 10.2022

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Peace Lutheran School
01.2021 - 06.2021

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Jackson Park Naval Child Development Center
05.2019 - 12.2020

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Concordia University, St. Paul

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