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Malori Cole

Summary

Early childhood education professional with strong track record in fostering positive learning environments for young children. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and creating engaging, age-appropriate activities. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring both educational goals and developmental milestones are achieved.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Roselyn North Academy
09.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated and designed developmentally appropriate lesson plans for Pre-K students
  • Keep a clean, safe, and healthy environment for students to learn in
  • Completed Maine Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP) for the second time, and assisted in the process of evaluations through Child Development Services for students in my care.
  • Participated in many IEP meetings, brainstorming goals and methods to help children succeed in the classroom
  • Responsible for the overall care and well-being of all children
  • Engage in difficult conversations among parents, guardians, and co-workers
  • Completed training regarding supporting inclusion in classrooms
  • Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing to a cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.

Lead Preschool Teacher

A Joyful Noise Preschool and Childcare
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated and designed developmentally appropriate activities for my students
  • Implemented Funshine Express Firefly's Preschool curriculum in my daily schedule
  • Provided a safe, and welcoming environment for all my students to learn in
  • Responsible for the overall care and safety of eighteen children, ages two and a half to three years old
  • Communicated with parents regarding their child's development or concerns if any
  • Completed my Child Development Associate while working a full-time, forty-hour-a-week schedule
  • Completed the Maine Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP) and assisted in the process of Child Development Service's evaluations for a specific child in my care
  • Participated in IEP meetings in order to meet children's goals inside my classroom
  • Assisted and supervised seventeen children through entire school day.

Classroom Support Aide

York County Community Action
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Facilitated lesson plans provided by Pre-K for ME (Curriculum issued by the State of Maine)
  • Kept a clean and organized classroom to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for students to learn in
  • Assisted with classroom layout and setup
  • Communicated with parents regarding their child's development or challenging behaviors
  • Assisted Lead and Assistant Teachers with parent-teacher conferences
  • Participated in different Early Childhood training offered by York County Community Action
  • Completed Conscious Discipline training
  • Began my Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • Completed training regarding substance abuse exposure, families experiencing homelessness, and ways to support inclusion in the classroom

Classroom Support Aide

York County Community Action
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Followed lesson plans provided by Pre-K for ME (Curriculum issued by the State of Maine)
  • Kept a clean and organized classroom to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children to learn in
  • Assisted with classroom layout and setup
  • Communicated with parents regarding their child's development or challenging behaviors
  • Assisted Lead and Assistant Teachers with parent-teacher conferences
  • Participated in different Early Childhood training offered by York County Community Action

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education

University of Maine Farmington
Farmington
06-2027

Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education

Care Courses
06.2020

High School -

Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk, ME
06.2016

Early Childhood Education Program -

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
Biddeford, ME
06.2016

Skills

  • Child supervision
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Nutrition and health
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Special needs support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Early childhood education
  • Progress reporting
  • Behavior management
  • Special education
  • Adept at working with special needs children

Certification

Maine Roads to Quality, 190.25, 4

Timeline

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Roselyn North Academy
09.2022 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

A Joyful Noise Preschool and Childcare
11.2020 - 08.2022

Classroom Support Aide

York County Community Action
09.2017 - 10.2020

Classroom Support Aide

York County Community Action
11.2016 - 06.2017

Early Childhood Education Program -

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
Maine Roads to Quality, 190.25, 4

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education

University of Maine Farmington

Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education

Care Courses

High School -

Kennebunk High School
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