Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
School District Of Springfield Township
Philadelphia, PA
08.2012 - Current
Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for 20-21 individual students.
Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.
Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
Pre-School Lead Teacher
Kids Connection
Sharon Hill , PA
03.2024 - 08.2024
Assisted and supervised 10-20 children through entire school day.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education With A Performing Arts Minor
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Education
Cabrini University
Wayne, PA
05.2001 -
Skills
Classroom Management Techniques
Classroom Instruction
Assessment and Evaluation
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Team building
Self Motivation
Emotional Support
Reinforcing Learning Concepts
Lesson Planning and Preparation
Student Records Management
Second Step: Social-Emotional Learning trained
Equity and Culturally Responsive Classroom
Wilson Fundations Level K trained
Apple Teacher Certified
Smart Classroom
Timeline
Pre-School Lead Teacher
Kids Connection
03.2024 - 08.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
School District Of Springfield Township
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education With A Performing Arts Minor
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