Megan Dickinson
Cherry Valley,MA
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to creating children a positive environment at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Dedicated with providing students with safe and nurturing learning environment, while possessing excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
YMCA
05.2018 - Current
- Assisted and supervised (up to) 20 children through entire school day.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Catering Assistant
Garden Fresh
06.2014 - 07.2018
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Developed menus for special occasions and catered events to match theme and requirements of clients.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05.2018
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Student Progress Reporting
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Mother of one child
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
YMCA
05.2018 - Current
Catering Assistant
Garden Fresh
06.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Quinsigamond Community College