Lydia Ware
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dedicated educator experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Utilizes effective management techniques to foster nurturing classroom culture and support social emotional and academic growth. Committed to increasing family/caregiver engagement through open communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools - CANS Elementary
08.2021 - Current
- Developing rapport with families and caregivers of diverse backgrounds to support student growth and family engagement, conducting regular updates and addressing concerns proactively
- Designing student focused lesson plans that incorporate hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and academic growth in young learners
- Maintaining safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment to fosters student's social emotional learning
- Recording and monitoring student's skills using Early Learning Assessment and TS Gold to inform learning objectives
- Participating in Building Leadership and Decision Making Committee to analyze and strategize school wide decisions and advocate for young learners
Campus Student Worker
Early Learning Center at UC and NKU
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Built classroom management skills with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Lead a character-building program in a school-age classroom
- Cultivated rapport with children and families
Student Teaching Internship
Evendale Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Combined district curriculum with personal teaching philosophies to plan lessons
- Incorporated technology tools into lessons to enhance virtual learning over zoom
- Designed virtual math literacy library for family math night
Practicum Student
Withamsville-Tabasco Elementary
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Observed and implemented phonics and reading comprehension instruction
- Developed interactive social studies and vocabulary learning experiences
Practicum Student
Arlitt Childhood and Family Research Education Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Engaged with students of diverse backgrounds, needs, and home-lives
- Advanced child growth through play
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum
- Active Listening
- Conflict resolution
Learning Experience
- Hope Community Center Internship, 08/01/17, 12/01/17, Facilitated art as therapy projects with adults recovering from mental illness, Organized a fundraiser for the Hope Community Center
- Training Courses by Equipping Ministries International, 02/01/17, 04/01/19, Took three courses developing the interpersonal skills of active listening and conflict resolution
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools - CANS Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Student Teaching Internship
Evendale Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
Practicum Student
Withamsville-Tabasco Elementary
01.2019 - 03.2020
Practicum Student
Arlitt Childhood and Family Research Education Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Campus Student Worker
Early Learning Center at UC and NKU
05.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Psychology
University of Cincinnati
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