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Mia Schirmer

Early Childhood Education Teacher
DeKalb,IL

Summary

Friendly and energetic Pre-K teacher/assistant teacher and childcare worker with 10 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

The Goddard School
Naperville, IL
10.2009 - 09.2013
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Abc Land Pre-school & Daycare
Darien, IL
01.2004 - 10.2009
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Wiped down play areas, toys, tables and other hard surfaces to minimize germ spread.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.

Childcare Worker and Team Leader

Lifetime Fitness Center
Burr Ridge, IL
01.2003 - 09.2004
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
  • Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Coordinated break time and child care area rotation schedules for the staff.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, IL
09.1996 - 06.2000

General Studies

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
08.2000 - 11.2001

Early Childhood Education

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Skills

Early Childhood Education

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Additional Information

I wish to return to the field after having my two children. I chose to stay home with my kids until they were both of school age, considering my background in ECE. My youngest child is entering Kindergarten this year and will now have the ability and time to rejoin the workforce as a part time ECE employee.

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

The Goddard School
10.2009 - 09.2013

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Abc Land Pre-school & Daycare
01.2004 - 10.2009

Childcare Worker and Team Leader

Lifetime Fitness Center
01.2003 - 09.2004

General Studies

Indiana University Bloomington
08.2000 - 11.2001

High School Diploma -

Hinsdale Central High School
09.1996 - 06.2000

Early Childhood Education

College of DuPage

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