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Marketta Rhone

Marketta Rhone

Topeka,KS

Summary

Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience at Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven track record in fostering child development through creative problem-solving and effective communication. Committed to enhancing learning experiences and promoting positive behaviors, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students. Passionate Lead Pre-K Teacher with background in fostering nurturing learning environments for young learners. Strengths include curriculum development, classroom management, and parent-teacher communication. Known for creative lesson planning, integrating play-based learning to engage students effectively. Have made significant impact on promoting early literacy skills and instilling love for learning in students. 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. Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pre K Teacher

Beautiful Savior early learning center
Topeka, KS
09.2000 - 07.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment for early childhood development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress.
  • Trained and mentored new teachers on curriculum and classroom management.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Organized assessments to evaluate student progress and development needs.
  • Coordinated special events and activities to enrich the learning experience.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
  • Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed.
  • Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to early childhood education programs.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Christ the king early education center
Topeka, Kansas
09.2013 - 09.2020
  • Led classroom activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to enhance children's learning experiences and address concerns.
  • Assessed student progress through observations and tailored instruction accordingly.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment that encouraged exploration and creativity.
  • Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Assisted in developing lesson plans that incorporated reading, writing, math, science and art into daily activities.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Douglass High School
Oklahoma City, OK
05-2019

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Child development
  • Curriculum design
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Motor skill development
  • Creative problem solving
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Effective communication
  • Child assessment
  • Child supervision
  • Special needs support
  • Science exploration
  • Project-based learning
  • Early childhood education
  • First aid and CPR
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Curriculum planning
  • Play-based learning approaches
  • Social skills development

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

Christ the king early education center
09.2013 - 09.2020

Lead Pre K Teacher

Beautiful Savior early learning center
09.2000 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

Douglass High School

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Johnson County Community College