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MADISON MENARD

Rayne,LA

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Teacher with a proven track record at Lafayette Parish School Board, excelling in classroom management and curriculum planning. Skilled in fostering social skills development and effectively collaborating with parents to enhance student learning. CPR/First-aid certified, dedicated to creating engaging, inclusive environments that promote early literacy and language development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Lafayette Parish School Board
Lafayette, Louisiana
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational needs and progress.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse early childhood learners.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.

Teacher's Assistant

Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool
Carencro, LA
02.2014 - 11.2019
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to director for parental notification.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.

Education

Para Professional Certificate - Praxis Exam

Lafayette Parish School Board
Lafayette, LA
01.2021

Dental Assistant - Dental

Acadiana Area Career College
Lafayette, LA
11.2015

High School Diploma -

Parkview Baptist Homeschool
Sulphur
05.2014

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Social skills development
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • MS Office proficient
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Language development
  • Curriculum planning
  • Early literacy development

References

  • Pamela Pellegrin, Human Resource Management, DACSIS LLC, 337-280-9838, 337-326-5293
  • Brenda Bourque, Owner/Director, Mimi's Preschool, 337-232-6100
  • Peggy Voorhies, Office Manager, Law Office Of Gregory Voorhies, 337-237-9708

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Lafayette Parish School Board
08.2021 - 05.2024

Teacher's Assistant

Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool
02.2014 - 11.2019

Para Professional Certificate - Praxis Exam

Lafayette Parish School Board

Dental Assistant - Dental

Acadiana Area Career College

High School Diploma -

Parkview Baptist Homeschool