Mackenzie Frye
New Richmond,WI
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Sonshine Learning Center, specializing in play-based learning and relationship building. Successfully designed engaging curricula that enhanced children's social skills and creativity, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Committed to continuous improvement through professional development and effective parent-teacher communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Sonshine Learning Center
07.2019 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood development.
- Fostered a nurturing environment, promoting social and emotional growth among children.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and developmental milestones.
- Monitored and assessed individual progress to tailor educational approaches effectively.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Developed age-appropriate activities that stimulated creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and standards for early childhood programs.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Associate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
WITC
New Richmond, WI05-2021
Amery High School
Amery, WI06-2015
Pyramid Model Certificate -
Sonshine Learning Center
New Richmond, WISkills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Gross motor skills
- Maintaining safety
- Conflict resolution
- Sensory activities
- Curriculum planning
- Safety awareness
- Fine motor skills
- Classroom organization
- Behavioral modeling
Accomplishments
CPR Certified (2024)
Pyramid Model Certified
TPOT/ TPITOS state recognized of 84% fidelity
Seven Years of childcare experience
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (2021)
Lead Teacher certified
Infant Toddler certified
Classroom Teacher certified
Mandated Reporter certified
Strengthening Families certified
Attendance- limited to no call ins.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Sonshine Learning Center
07.2019 - Current
Associate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
WITC
Amery High School
Pyramid Model Certificate -
Sonshine Learning Center
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