Lynna Gochee
Vernon Rockville,CT
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher with expertise in child development and classroom management, previously at Academy of Art and Learning. Successfully fostered a nurturing environment, enhancing social skills and parent-teacher communication. Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted curiosity and learning, while effectively supporting special needs children through tailored instruction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Kids Academy Tolland
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Academy of Art and Learning
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
Education
GED -
Rockville High
Rockville, CT06-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Special needs support
- Daycare management
- Child development expertise
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kids Academy Tolland
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Academy of Art and Learning
03.2018 - 08.2023
GED -
Rockville High
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