Maggie Bird
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Rainbows End Early Childhood Learning Center
Arcade , NY
2024.04 - Current
- Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's behavior and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons that would engage all ages of children in the classroom setting.
- Participated in parent meetings to discuss progress reports and any issues concerning their children's development.
- Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
Teacher Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
State College , PA
2021.08 - 2024.03
- Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
- Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
- Supported teachers in planning lessons that were developmentally appropriate for each age group.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's learning objectives.
- Assessed individual needs of children regarding emotional stability, physical health and mental capacities.
- Communicated effectively with families on a regular basis regarding any changes in behavior or health issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Created stimulating learning opportunities through hands-on experience with educational toys and materials.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kids Court
State College , PA
2019.07 - 2021.08
- Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
- Assessed student progress through observation of their work and interactions with other students.
- Helped students learn basic academic skills such as counting, alphabet recognition, writing letters and numbers.
- Encouraged cooperative play among students by providing positive reinforcement when needed.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings regularly to discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
- Conducted individual assessments of students' abilities using standardized tests or informal assessment tools.
- Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Established strong communication channels between home and school by responding promptly to emails or phone calls from parents.
- Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highschool
2019-06
CDA -
Miss Trish's Wellness Teachings And Techniques
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Curriculum Planning
- Punctual
- Strong Work Ethic
- Individual Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- Progress Reporting
- Positive Role Model
- Time Management
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curriculam
- Documentation And Reporting
- Calm and patient
Certification
- Cpr and First aid
- MAT certified
- FBI clearances
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Rainbows End Early Childhood Learning Center
2024.04 - Current
Teacher Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
2021.08 - 2024.03
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Kids Court
2019.07 - 2021.08
High School Diploma -
Highschool
CDA -
Miss Trish's Wellness Teachings And Techniques
- Cpr and First aid
- MAT certified
- FBI clearances
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