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Mia Jacobs

New Castle,DE

Summary

Compassionate preschool teacher with background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher/Home Childcare Provider

Puzzle Piece Lane
Wilmington , DE
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to the diverse learning needs of students.
  • Led a team of teachers in delivering high-quality instruction, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum materials aligned with state standards and school objectives.
  • Implemented effective behavior management techniques to create a respectful, inclusive classroom culture.
  • Mentored new teachers by providing guidance on instructional practices, classroom management strategies, and professional development opportunities.
  • Integrated technology into daily lessons to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
  • Created a positive rapport with students by establishing clear expectations, fostering open communication, and demonstrating empathy toward their individual needs.
  • Coordinated field trips that complemented the curriculum while ensuring safety measures were followed at all times.
  • Designed creative, hands-on activities that encouraged critical thinking skills.

Preschool Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator

Hope Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
New Castle, DE
05.2021 - 07.2023
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.

Cashier/ Cricut Instructor

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
Christiana, DE
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Conducted workshops for students on advanced techniques using the Cricut machine

Lead Preschool Teacher

Police Athletic League Of Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.

Preschool Classroom Aide

New Castle County Head Start
Claymont, DE
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
  • Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
  • Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
  • Developed creative ways of teaching basic concepts such as colors, numbers or letters.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.

Toddler Teacher

Adventures In Learning Preschool
New Castle, DE
06.2013 - 09.2015
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.

Cashier/Sales Associate

Salvation Army Thrift Store
Newark, DE
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.

Education

High School Diploma -

William Penn High School
New Castle, DE
06-2013

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education

Delaware Technical Community College
DE

Skills

  • Classroom management experience
  • Creative lesson plans
  • Curriculum development
  • Skilled in Microsoft office
  • Team building
  • Organization and time management

Certification

  • Certified Early Childhood Teacher
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher/Home Childcare Provider

Puzzle Piece Lane
03.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator

Hope Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
05.2021 - 07.2023

Cashier/ Cricut Instructor

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
04.2021 - 04.2022

Lead Preschool Teacher

Police Athletic League Of Wilmington
05.2018 - 04.2021

Preschool Classroom Aide

New Castle County Head Start
10.2015 - 05.2018

Toddler Teacher

Adventures In Learning Preschool
06.2013 - 09.2015

Cashier/Sales Associate

Salvation Army Thrift Store
07.2012 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

William Penn High School

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education

Delaware Technical Community College

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