Megin DeTomasis
East Greenwich,RI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong background in early childhood education at Faith Nursery School. Skilled in curriculum planning and fostering social-emotional development, I implemented innovative, play-based strategies that enhanced learning experiences. Committed to building positive relationships with students and families, I consistently promoted self-esteem and confidence in young learners. I have case management, behavior management, and transition planning g experience in a community based therapeutic day program.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Coordinator Assistant
Valley Community School
Case Manager
Valley Day Program
Teacher Assistant/Behavior Specialist
Valley Day Program
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Faith Nursery School
09.2009 - 06.2025
- Adopted innovative, play-focused strategies to support various learning styles.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Regularly communicated with parents about their child''s progress, addressing concerns promptly and working together towards shared goals for academic success.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
- Continually updated knowledge on early childhood education trends and research findings, applying this information to improve the quality of instruction delivered to students.
- Developed strong relationships with each child under my care, recognizing their unique strengths and areas for growth while supporting their overall well-being at school.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Work
Providence College
Providence, RISkills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative lesson planning
- Social skills development
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Play-based learning
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Case management experience with children and families
- Experience in therapeutic classroom
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Faith Nursery School
09.2009 - 06.2025
Transition Coordinator Assistant
Valley Community School
Case Manager
Valley Day Program
Teacher Assistant/Behavior Specialist
Valley Day Program
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Work
Providence College
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