Mary Elizabeth Greene
St Petersburg,Florida
Summary
Attentive and creative preschool teacher 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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VPK Teacher
Sugar and Spice Preschool
Wesley Chapel, FL
08.2001 - 05.2024
- Observed children's performance in order to document progress towards developmental milestones.
- Encouraged problem solving abilities by introducing open-ended questions into lessons.
- Tutored individual students as needed to help them reach their full potential.
- Created an engaging learning atmosphere through interactive teaching methods.
- Provided guidance to small groups of children during classroom activities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies based on positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in developing and implementing educational plans for VPK classrooms.
- Developed age-appropriate activities designed to promote social skills and emotional growth.
- Organized and managed daily lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate for VPK students.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic goals.
- Provided feedback regarding student performance as part of the assessment process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Maintained a safe environment conducive to learning while monitoring the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child.
- Supervised and monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement when needed.
- Developed relationships with families in order to better understand each child's unique needs.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
VPK Teacher
Sugar and Spice Preschool
Wesley Chapel, FL
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Observed children's performance in order to document progress towards developmental milestones.
- Encouraged problem solving abilities by introducing open-ended questions into lessons.
- Tutored individual students as needed to help them reach their full potential.
- Created an engaging learning atmosphere through interactive teaching methods.
- Provided guidance to small groups of children during classroom activities.
Teacher's Assistant
Academy At The Lakes
Land O' Lakes, FL
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
VPK Teacher
Kids Stuff Preschool
Land O' Lakes, FL
08.2001 - 05.2014
- Observed children's performance in order to document progress towards developmental milestones.
- Encouraged problem solving abilities by introducing open-ended questions into lessons.
- Tutored individual students as needed to help them reach their full potential.
- Created an engaging learning atmosphere through interactive teaching methods.
- Provided guidance to small groups of children during classroom activities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies based on positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed age-appropriate activities designed to promote social skills and emotional growth.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory and requested additional materials when needed.
- Organized and managed daily lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate for VPK students.
- Supported parents by providing resources related to early childhood education.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic goals.
- Provided feedback regarding student performance as part of the assessment process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Maintained a safe environment conducive to learning while monitoring the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child.
- Supervised and monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement when needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members on curriculum planning and implementation.
- Developed relationships with families in order to better understand each child's unique needs.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Education
ECA
Gaither High School
Tampa, FL06-2000
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Tampa, FL06-1975
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Social Skills Development
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Group and individual instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Creative lesson planning
- Excellent classroom management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VPK Teacher
Sugar and Spice Preschool
08.2020 - 05.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Academy At The Lakes
05.2016 - 08.2018
VPK Teacher
Sugar and Spice Preschool
08.2001 - 05.2024
VPK Teacher
Kids Stuff Preschool
08.2001 - 05.2014
ECA
Gaither High School
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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