Madison Coleman
Altoona,PA
Summary
Experienced student teacher with a solid foundation in Early Childhood Education and practical experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrated strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills throughout my educational journey. Graduating from Penn State University on May 10, 2025, with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, minor in Special Education. Compassionate and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young students and helping them achieve lifelong success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Claysburg Kimmel Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Work with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitate small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assist in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivate positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Promote a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Monitor classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Meet with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Lead Daycare Teacher
Tyrone Area Elementary School
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Documented and reported behavior issues.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Developed lesson plans and fun activities.
- Established positive relationships with coworkers, students and their families.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Daycare Assistant
Penn Mont Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Supported children's emotional well-being by offering empathetic and patient care.
Student Teacher
Penn Mont Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
- In a Partner Classroom, Grade PreK-Kindergarten
- Implement and differentiating strategies with students in Montessori
- Help with daily classroom routines
- Help prepare materials for lessons
- Organized and cleaned classroom environment
- Implement behavior management
- Supervised outside activities
- Assisted in large group and individual activities
- Observed lessons and activity planning.
Certified Lifeguard
Tyrone Borough
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Ensured safety of community members in pool area
- Swimming lessons with youth.
Lifeguard
Tyrone School District Daycare
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Helped children adjust to the pool and unfamiliar surroundings. Ensured their safety in the water and outside the pool.
Lifeguard/ Adler Athletic Employee
Pennsylvania State University
05.2022 - Current
- Established safe environment for community members, students, and faculty.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Assisted grade school aged children during basketball camp with getting them registered, and directed to correct areas.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Education, Minor in Special Education
The Pennsylvania State University
Altoona, PA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Tyrone Area High School
Tyrone06.2021
Timeline
Student Teacher
Claysburg Kimmel Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Lead Daycare Teacher
Tyrone Area Elementary School
06.2024 - 08.2024
Daycare Assistant
Penn Mont Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Teacher
Penn Mont Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
Lifeguard
Tyrone School District Daycare
06.2022 - 07.2022
Lifeguard/ Adler Athletic Employee
Pennsylvania State University
05.2022 - Current
Certified Lifeguard
Tyrone Borough
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Early Education, Minor in Special Education
The Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Tyrone Area High School
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