Margaret Shattuck
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with a stellar track record of fostering child development and safety at Mighty Explorers. Excelled in classroom management and parent communication, enhancing learning environments and building community trust. Achieved notable improvements in children's social skills and academic readiness, leveraging over a decade of experience in early childhood education, arts and crafts aptitude and CPR/First Aid certification.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Mid-Willamette Family YMCA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with co-teacher and parents/guardians to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents/guardians in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Cutting Counter Associate
Jo-Ann Fabric
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Served multiple customers at once, handling numerous projects and individuals simultaneously.
- Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
- Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
- Operated computer systems with exceptional computer and keyboarding skills.
- Achieved sales and service metrics in key measurable areas, garnering public appreciation and expanding customer base.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Doodlebugs Daycare
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Education
Degree Seeking - Education
Western Oregon University
Monouth, ORHigh School Diploma -
South Albany High School
Albany, OR06-2007
Skills
- Social skill building
- Classroom management
- Child safety procedures
- Parent communication
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Child development
- Cultural sensitivity
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Mid-Willamette Family YMCA
07.2022 - 07.2024
Cutting Counter Associate
Jo-Ann Fabric
05.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Doodlebugs Daycare
03.2015 - 01.2018
Degree Seeking - Education
Western Oregon University
High School Diploma -
South Albany High School
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